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Mission and objectives
Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. IOM is part of the United Nations system, as a related organization.
IOM supports migrants across the world, developing effective responses to the shifting dynamics of migration and, as such, is a key source of advice on migration policy and practice. The organization works in emergency situations, developing the resilience of all people on the move, and particularly those in situations of vulnerability, as well as building capacity within governments to manage all forms and impacts of mobility.
The Organization is guided by the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, including upholding human rights for all. Respect for the rights, dignity and well-being of migrants remains paramount.
IOM supports migrants across the world, developing effective responses to the shifting dynamics of migration and, as such, is a key source of advice on migration policy and practice. The organization works in emergency situations, developing the resilience of all people on the move, and particularly those in situations of vulnerability, as well as building capacity within governments to manage all forms and impacts of mobility.
The Organization is guided by the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, including upholding human rights for all. Respect for the rights, dignity and well-being of migrants remains paramount.
Context
Pakistan is highly vulnerable to climate related hazards such as floods, droughts, heatwaves, and glacial lake outburst floods, which increasingly drive displacement and mobility. IOM Pakistan implements the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) alongside climate adaptation and resilience initiatives, including the FCDO funded BRAVE (Building Resilience and Addressing Vulnerability to Emergencies) programme. These initiatives generate critical data on population movements, climate exposure, and vulnerability to inform anticipatory action, early warning, and resilience programming.
The UN Volunteer Associate will support GIS, climate, and data related activities across DTM and climate adaptation portfolios. The assignment is designed as a learning and capacity building opportunity for a recent graduate, providing hands on exposure to humanitarian data systems, climate research, geospatial analysis, and inter agency coordination under close supervision and mentoring.
The UN Volunteer Associate will support GIS, climate, and data related activities across DTM and climate adaptation portfolios. The assignment is designed as a learning and capacity building opportunity for a recent graduate, providing hands on exposure to humanitarian data systems, climate research, geospatial analysis, and inter agency coordination under close supervision and mentoring.
Task description
Under the direct supervision of the Consortium Coordinator the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
• Contribute to the collection, organization, and basic analysis of climate and mobility related data under DTM and climate adaptation activities.
• Support the development of simple GIS maps, visualizations, and dashboards illustrating climate risks, displacement patterns, and vulnerabilities.
• Assist in reviewing, cleaning, and validating incoming data from field teams and partners.
• Participate in the preparation of information products, including maps, briefs, situation updates, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the adaptation and testing of data collection tools (including survey forms and GIS enabled tools) under guidance from technical staff.
• Assist with documentation, data archiving, and organization of climate and DTM datasets in line with IOM information management standards.
• Participate in trainings, coordination meetings, and learning activities related to GIS, climate research, and displacement tracking.
• Support gender and protection sensitive data approaches by assisting with disaggregation and basic analysis under supervision.
• Carry out other related support tasks as assigned, contributing to learning objectives and team deliverables.
During the first month, the UN Volunteer will develop a structured workplan with the supervisor, including learning objectives, mentoring arrangements, and regular feedback sessions.
• Contribute to the collection, organization, and basic analysis of climate and mobility related data under DTM and climate adaptation activities.
• Support the development of simple GIS maps, visualizations, and dashboards illustrating climate risks, displacement patterns, and vulnerabilities.
• Assist in reviewing, cleaning, and validating incoming data from field teams and partners.
• Participate in the preparation of information products, including maps, briefs, situation updates, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the adaptation and testing of data collection tools (including survey forms and GIS enabled tools) under guidance from technical staff.
• Assist with documentation, data archiving, and organization of climate and DTM datasets in line with IOM information management standards.
• Participate in trainings, coordination meetings, and learning activities related to GIS, climate research, and displacement tracking.
• Support gender and protection sensitive data approaches by assisting with disaggregation and basic analysis under supervision.
• Carry out other related support tasks as assigned, contributing to learning objectives and team deliverables.
During the first month, the UN Volunteer will develop a structured workplan with the supervisor, including learning objectives, mentoring arrangements, and regular feedback sessions.
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