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SVN 2018/15 (P) - Data Analyst (P2) - Cairo, Egypt

Cairo

  • Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
  • Location: Cairo
  • Grade: Junior level - P-2, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Statistics
    • Information Technology and Computer Science
  • Closing Date: Closed

Position Title Data Analyst

Duty Station :Cairo, Egypt 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 : 24 January 2018

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 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, Bahamas, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia

(Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Maldives, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Regional Emergency and Post Crisis Specialist and the direct supervision of the Regional Displacement Tracking Matrix Coordinator (DTM), the successful candidate will support the DTM regional unit to enhance the data analysis and research capacity of the Regional Office (RO) in Cairo, undertaking primary data analysis, and supporting with the design of quantitative methodologies for large scale assessments, ad hoc surveys, and other data collection exercises.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Support the DTM regional and country teams to analyse routine and ad hoc datasets and carry out population movement analyses.

population datasets as per IOM and humanitarian partner’s needs.

3. Contribute selection of indicators to monitor the evolution and characteristics of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and migrant crisis and to the design of information/reporting packages.

4. Assist in the interpretation of findings for research reports, briefing notes, policy papers, and Page 1 / 3other materials as required, for academic journal and other IOM publications. 5. Train and support staff in works related to DTM quantitative data collection, i.e. survey and assessment, and the data analysis. Contribute to the design of the new DTM training in data analysis and data visualization.

6. Support the missions with new research and surveys; contribute to the design of the methodology for surveys and other assessments; support the design of the questionnaires/data collection tools; contribute to drafting research proposal and the preparatory phases of data collection.

7. Liaise with academic institutions and collaborating partners for the implementation of ad hoc surveys; liaise with Mixed Migration Hub (MHUB) colleagues and find synergies in the work of IOM/DTM and MHUB and capitalize on existing resources.

8. Participate to UN and other stakeholders technical working groups related to IM and statistical methodologies for data collection and representation.

9. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Statistics 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

• Work experience with the analysis of large datasets with a strong quantitative analysis component;

• Experience in analysis of time series;

• Extensive experience in a variety of statistical software like SPSS, R, SAS, STATA; • Knowledge of migration-related issues particularly with regard to the Middle East North Africa and Sub Saharan Africa;

• Ability to finalize survey findings’ tables and statistical reports;

• Experience with sampling methods, design and implementation of large surveys in countries with difficult access and little direct control on data collection and field operations; • Experience in designing closed ended questionnaires;

• Additional degree or work experience in the displacement and migration field; • Ability to present research findings to different pools of stakeholders (donors, governments, academics, practitioners, etc.) is an advantage;

• Ability to mentor and provide technical training to country office staff and local research teams on data analysis and representation.

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; Page 2 / 3• 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.

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 24 January 2018 at the latest, referring to this advertisement. For 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 11.01.2018 to 24.01.2018

Requisition: SVN 2018/15 (P) - Data Analyst (P2) - Cairo, Egypt (55294671) Released Posting: Posting NC55312584 (55312584) Released

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