Job Description
Under the overall supervision of the Regional Crisis Coordinator in Amman and direct supervision of the NPM Technical Advisor and, in collaboration with relevant units the Senior IM and GIS Associate will be mainly responsible and accountable for developing GIS systems, data collection tools, databases and statistical reports and maps
Responsibilities
- Assist in the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of project activities.
- Support in the design, development and maintenance of databases and data collection activities.
- Support integrated mechanism for data gathering and information management across all activities to facilitate accurate, reliable and timely data collection, storage, and submission.
- Monitor data collection processes and the overall data management activities including encoding, storing, and transferring data to IOM’s data warehouse.
- Perform processing and the analysis of the collected data and information.
- Support the programme staff in developing data collection tools, databases and statistical reports and maps.
- Support the programme team in the development of a GIS system to produce maps related to database elaborations.
- Perform data analysis, data visualization and mapping in GIS based or in any other data visualization platforms.
- Promote the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping and ensure data collection has relevance to GIS coding.
- Assist to providing user support, guidelines/training materials and training to program staff, and implementing partners concerned with capacity building programme components in the deployment, use, operation, and maintenance of databases and data collection systems.
- Provides guidance/training and assist on IM tools to other staff in the unit.
- Perform data entry when necessary.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management and related engineering programmes or related fields from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience, or
- High School diploma with six years of relevant professional experience
- Minimum four year of experience in GIS and mapping systems.
- Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
Experience in the management and coordination of information flows, data management including collection, storing, processing, and analyzing data to generate information products.
Knowledge of the latest technological developments in information technology and information system;
Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
Computer knowledge use including SQL database, Microsoft Office, QGIS, ArcGIS
Proven skills to analyze statistical information
Demonstrated information management skills and understanding of different data collection methodologies; and, knowledge of KoboCollect applications.
Computer knowledge use including SQL database, Microsoft Office, QGIS, ArcGIS
For this position, fluency in English and Arabic is required (oral and written).
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
- 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 online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
Required Skills
Job info
Contract Type: Special Short Term Graded (Up to 9 months)Initial Contract Duration: 5 months
Org Type: Country Office
Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice
Recruiting Type: General Service
Grade: G-6
Is this S/VN based in an L3 office or in support to an L3 emergency response?: No