CFA - Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Systems Developer and Architect (P)

Job Description

Job Identification (Reference Number): 18093
Position Title: Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Systems Developer and Architect
Duty Station City: Geneva
Duty Station Country: Switzerland
Grade: UG
Contract Type: Special short-term ungraded
Recruiting Type: Professional
Initial duration: Nine months with possibility of extension
Closing date: 05 January 2026

Introduction:

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.

Context:

The Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) gathers and analyses data to disseminate critical multi layered information on the mobility, vulnerabilities, and needs of displaced and mobile populations that enables decision makers and responders to provide these populations with better context specific assistance.

The DTM Support Team, based in headquarters, assembles expertise in operations and coordination, methodology and concept development, mapping and Geographic Information Systems, statistical analysis, database and application system development, and data and information management. The support team has been critical in providing remote and onsite support to DTM field implementation. 

Under the overall supervision of the Global DTM Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Senior DTM Coordination Officer, the DTM Systems Developer and Architect will be responsible and accountable for providing support and overseeing the development, implementation, administration, and maintenance of the global DTM applications, primarily the DTM Data Kit. The role requires close coordination with the DTM Operations Unit, DTM Data Consolidation team, ICT Division, including procurement/ICT contracting. The incumbent will be a key member of the team in supporting the roll out, and adoption of the DTM Data Kit to 100+ DTM Country operations, and improving the overall data foundations of the DTM Country, Regional and Global teams -  a key strategic priority of the Global Data Institute and DTM’s major strategic donors. 

Responsibilities

1. Develop, deploy and maintain DTM applications according to architectural design, ensuring functionality, usability, and scalability.
2. Per the institutional priority of IOM’s ICT Department, utilize Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Web Apps Azure API Management, Cosmos DB, and SQL Database, to build and deploy cloud-based solutions.
3. Plan the application architecture design workshops to support in the definition of the architecture and ensure the definitionion will meet the function & non functional requirements
4. Provide expert suppport to the project partners when work has been outsourced, in terms of supervision, guidance and quality control of partners work. 
5. Provide support in designing and managing databases (including optimization) using Cosmos DB (NoSQL) and SQL DB (relational). Ensure very close consultation and collaborations with the DTM Data Consolidation team. 
6. Support the DTM Application team with the development and maintenance of APIs for web services, ensuring smooth integration with the front end.
7. Participate in, and conduct mandatory code reviews, contribute to team discussions, and follow established coding standards.
8. Participate in the writing of unit tests and assist in debugging issues to ensure high-quality code.
9. Work with developers, designers, vendors and DevOps to deliver robust and reliable software solutions.
10. Create technical documentation for codebases, processes, and system architectures and training materials.
11. Actively engage in agile development processes, contribute  to sprint planning, task estimation, and daily stand-ups.
12. Provide remote or onsite  support on databases and application systems to DTM field operations as required.
13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s degree in information systems, computer science, software development with concentration in technology applications or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience:

• Extensive experience in application development and maintenance for cloud based solutions (including containerized and multi-tenant solutions);
• Extensive experience in Database development (SQL and No SQL) and maintenance, preferably in support of assessment and data collection systems;
• Extensive experience in API development;
• Experience in user friendly application design;
• Experience in data migration using tools such as Azure Data Factory;
• Experience in the use of DevOps for technical delivery
• Experience in Agile development techniques
• Experience in in population database management 
• Extensive experience with technical DTM system development, humanitarian emergency operations, displacement/migration flows and population mobility; and, 
• Experience in the following tools: AngularJS, C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET, (MCP certification in any of these products is an advantage)

Skills:

• Knowledge in geography, cartography, GIS, and graphic design am advantage; and,
• Knowledge in the following tools:
  • API development; 
  • Microsoft Azure API Management;
  • Database development and support using MS SQL and Cosmos DB ;
  • Data migration tools such as Azure Data Factory;Azure DevOps; and, 
  • Knowledge in geography, cartography, GIS, and graphic design. 

Languages:

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. 

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies:

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

•  Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators Level 2

•  Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
•  Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
•  Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies - behavioural indicators – Level 2

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

Notes:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station's country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

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