Migration Data Expert

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.

 

Project Context and Scope

Since November 2022, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Naif Arab University for Security Sciences (NAUSS) are collaborating through the joint Arab Centre for Technical Cooperation on Migration and Border Management (ACTC-MBM) on the university’s campus in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Centre provides technical, legal, operational, and policy support to ministries and stakeholders involved in migration and border governance across the Arab region. This collaboration includes a dedicated focus on migration data capacity building, and the Center currently hosts a Migration Data Dashboard showcasing IOM and UN data on migration in the Arab region for demonstration and study purposes. Serving as a regional hub for migration data, trends and statistics in the Arab region, the Center is ambitioning the expand its migration data portfolio to establish the Arab Migration Observatory, based on the upgrade of the data dashboard and its wider use in academic and operational capacity building objectives for IOM in Saudi Arabia and the region. 

Project IB.0541 ‘Arab Center for Technical Cooperation on Migration and Border Management Phase II’ with Naif Arab University for Security Sciences (NAUSS).

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Data Science, Information Management, Social Sciences (with focus on data analysis), Computer Science, Statistics, Data Governance or a related field.

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in data management, monitoring & evaluation, research, or information systems, preferably within an international organization, government, or NGO.

    • Experience in developing and maintaining data management systems, including dashboards, and preferably with the use for academic, teaching or research purposes.

      • Strong technical expertise in database management, data visualization, and analytics tools.

      • Experience in collaborating with government entities and multi-stakeholder coordination. 

      • Ability to assess and improve data collection methodologies and data visualizations to enhance demonstration and teaching. 

      • Past experience conducting similar data-focused duties for the International Organization for Migration or other UN agencies is an advantage.

Languages

Fluency in English and Arabic.

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

• 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.

Notes

IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work. 

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

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

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.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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