SVN 2017/29 (P) - Information Management Officer (DTM) (P2) - Erbil, Iraq

Position Title Information Management Officer (DTM)

Duty Station : Erbil, Iraq

Classification :Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 22 February 2017

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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 a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Congo, Cabo

Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia,

Guyana, Iceland, Cambodia, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya,

Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Mauritania, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, United Republic of Tanzania, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela

(Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Displacement Tracking & Monitoring (DTM) Programme Coordinator, and in close coordination with the IOM Information Management team, the successful candidate is responsible for the planning, coordination, supervision and implementation of information management activities in relation to the Data Management Unit (DMU), including support to the Camp Coordination & Camp Management (CCCM) Cluster IM activities, the implementation of the Displacement Tracking Matrix, and other research studies.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Manage work of the DTM GIS unit including workload distribution among staff, deadlines are met and deliverables are in line with agreed standards.

2. Propose, develop, and implement geographic data management system and workflow to be utilized by the entire DMU; propose, design, and after approval implement actions to improve GIS data quality.

3. Produce and validate all GIS outputs and similar products and ensure they follow the field’s Page 1 / 4best practices.

4. In close collaboration with the DTM Programme Coordinator, perform quality control and quality assurance tasks, in particular in relation to GIS data, to ensure high data quality throughout the entire data management pipeline from the moment of collection to publication. 5. Communicate with partners including UN Agencies, NGOs, Governmental bodies and others in matters related to data and information management, sharing and publication. 6. In close coordination with the IOM IM team, develop and conduct training modules for the stakeholders as required for the implementation of information management mechanism to ensure smooth roll out.

7. Participate in hub level Inter-Cluster Information Management Working Group and other relevant working groups and provide support in liaising with external partners locally in relation to information management needs and coordination.

8. Assist in the strengthening of information management tools and provide technical and

procedural inputs into ongoing information management initiatives and partnerships: • Support the gathering, management, storing and sharing of knowledge and data. • Support the design and content management of the internal and external sharing platforms (Microsoft share point and DTM global website).

9. Implement the integrated mechanism for data gathering and information management across all activities to ensure accurate and reliable data is collected, stored, and submitted in a timely manner to be further processed in Erbil.

10. Ensure the effective use of the designated information system, including CCCM portal, DTM portal and application tools, and other databases to manage the implementation of information management mechanisms.

11. Carry out preliminary thematic statistical data analysis as required. 12. Ensure timely preparation and generation of local level information products, and provide support on information sharing and dissemination to all relevant channels. 13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Information Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, Media or Social Sciences or a 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. Experience

• Experience in the management and coordination of information flows, data management including collection, storing, processing, and analyzing data to generate information products; • In-depth knowledge of the latest technological developments in information technology and information system;

• Demonstrated ability for leadership in the context of partnership building and consensual decision-making;

• Proven skills to analyse statistical information;

Page 2 / 4• Ability to formulate IM-related technical requirements and Operating Procedures; • Ability to translate planning-specifications into technical briefs for data capture and analysis, and vice versa;

• Ability to compile and holistically analyse diverse datasets;

• Experience with handling confidential data;

• Demonstrated team-building and information management skills;

• Demonstrated understanding of different data collection methodologies; • Understanding of relational data theory;

• Advanced data visualization and information design skills.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage. Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms; • Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders; • Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others; • Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience; • Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services; • Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;

• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter;

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;

• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; • Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Other:

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.

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, and security clearances. How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 22 February 2017 at the latest, referring to this advertisement. Page 3 / 4For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 09.02.2017 to 22.02.2017

Requisition: SVN 2017/29 (P) - Information Management Officer (DTM) (P2) - Erbil, Iraq (54963012) Released

Posting: Posting NC54968800 (54968800) Released

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