Job Description

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

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates: 

1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:

Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.

Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.

Context

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), the direct supervision of the Head of Governance and Data Unit and in close coordination with programmatic teams in IOM Tunisia, as well as Regional Data Hub (RTS: Data and Research) in Cairo and relevant Headquarters (HQ) departments, the Project Officer (Data and Research) will support the coordination and further development of data collection within the mission, produce data analysis and research outputs, and assist government counterparts in strengthening their capacities in data collection and analysis on migration issues. The data collection and analysis efforts will support the governance and policy work of the mission and inform evidence-based engagement with external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

1. Conduct geographic and thematic analyses and prepare inputs for reporting on issues relevant to the current migration dynamics in Tunisia. 

2. Identify opportunities and contribute to the development of data collection methods and coordinate the data collection and analysis efforts of the mission.

3. Keep abreast of data and research developments at the regional and global levels and participate in coordination with other IOM missions to support a route-based approach in the analysis of migration trends. 

4. Conduct data verification, triangulation and validation through multiple sources, both primary and secondary (including media monitoring, local authorities, network of key informants). 

5. Support with literature/desk review and carry out extensive and in-depth data analysis of the datasets collected for the key reports, information materials, studies, and policy briefs.

6. Coordinate the implementation of data collection processes and overall data management activities, including data encoding, storage, and transfer, processing, visualization, and dissemination. 

7. Ensure compliance with IOM data protection policies, data governance standard, and security standards, Information Technology and Communications (ITC) standards, and apply established best practices and lessons learned related to ethical data collection, use, sharing and dissemination.

8. Create an information system for the data collected, including offline and online platforms, application tools, and other systems. 

9. Ensure the timely preparation and generation of mission-level information products, as well as information sharing and dissemination to all relevant channels. 

10. Ensure data is relevant for policy making by coordinating data collection and analysis priorities with the policy work of the mission and the Global Compact for Migration (GCM) implementation processes. 

11. Assist in the development of user-friendly training modules and workshop materials based on IOM’s Migration and the 2030 Agenda, GCM, expanding on the document’s guidance on monitoring indicators related to migration and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and relevant initiatives in the region, including those involving the National Statistics Offices, other UN and other partners.

12. Support capacity-building activities on migration data collection, management, analysis and dissemination for IOM staff and external stakeholders, adapting existing materials to training objectives and audiences.

13. Provide technical support to national counterparts, including the National Institute of Statistics and the National Observatory on Migration, in analysing census and survey data related to migration and supporting additional surveys relevant to migration. 

14. Provide inputs to evidence-based recommendations to improve data collection methods and internal workflows.

15. Perform such other duties as maybe assigned. 
     

Qualifications

Education 

• Master’s degree in Migration Studies, Demography, Political or Social Science, Statistics, Data Science, Information Management, Economics, or related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or, 
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.  

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

Experience

• Experience in conducting research on migration and migration data, in particular with regard to migration in Africa and Europe, demonstrated by relevant professional assignments and/or contributions to analytical products;
• Experience supporting capacity development activities and trainings, including online modalities;
• Experience collaborating with national and international stakeholders; and,
• Experience collaborating with National Statistics Offices.
   

Skills

• Sound data collection, research, and report-writing skills are required;
• Excellent writing skills in English are required; 
• High level of attention to detail is required;
• Demonstrated statistical analysis skills are highly desirable; and
• Ability to work with multiple data sources.
  
   

Languages

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

For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic 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 five 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. Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category.

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. 

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.

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