VN 2018/36 (P) - Project Manager (DTM) (P2) - Bujumbura, Burundi

Position Title Project Manager (Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)) Duty Station : Bujumbura, Burundi

Classification :Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 20 February 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, Fiji, 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 Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Emergency Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing effective and efficient administrative support to Displacement Tracking Matrix project. Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Manage the work related to the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) programme in the country. Supervise programme staff, ensure equitable workload distribution, deadlines are met and deliverables are in line with agreed standards, and prepare and organize training for staff on project activities.

2. Within the scope of the DTM, assist with the development and adaptation of methodologies and standardized tools (e.g. survey database design, population movement tracking systems, etc.) to fit the context and meet the information needs of IOM, the government and humanitarian partners.

3. Supervise field assessment with multi-layered data collection techniques to gather timely information about displacement, population mobility, movement flows, and any other source of data required. Ensure age and sex disaggregation of data at all stages of the information management cycle.

Page 1 / 44. Provide technical guidance to governmental counterparts, NGOs and other local partners to gather timely information about IDPs movements, and other sources of data required. 5. Carry out preliminary data analysis as required and produce regular reports and information products on DTM, including, but not limited to, analytical and statistical reports, displacement profiles, maps and relevant products.

6. Responsible for liaising with the DTM Geneva unit for the linkage of Burundi DTM to the IOM global DTM.

7. Follow up on logistical and administrative arrangements for DTM implementation and reporting; cooperate with national and international authorities. Provide information and assist with arrangements required for the recruitment of project staff and service providers. 8. Facilitate the mainstreaming of protection indicators and triggers in the DTM to enhance IOM and its partner’s capacity to identify and prioritize protection needs, with particular emphasis on GBV violations.

9. Brief field staff regarding access to and knowledge of the referral pathway to assist survivors of human right violations, ensuring that the information collected is passed through to the sector leads responsible for the response.

10. Regularly monitor, propose, and implement all necessary modifications in compliance of the information management systems and infrastructure as per IOM IT policies, standards and best practice for high performance, reliability and information security.

11. Implement information dissemination tools and operational frameworks for data collection and sharing among key stakeholders.

12. Participate in meetings and events where these programmes are being discussed. 13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Science, Law, Management, Information Management, Disaster Risk Management or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience;

• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience. Experience

• Experience managing humanitarian projects in post-conflict/emergency zones and in high-risk environments;

• Experience in the development and implementation of the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) or similar assessment and information management activities;

• Demonstrated ability to supervise and manage staff at an operational level in humanitarian emergencies, including the administrative and financial aspects of it;

• Familiarity with liaising with governmental authorities and local communities, as well as national and international institutions;

distinct advantage, good knowledge of inter-agency and cluster processes;

• Familiarity with the Great Lakes region is an asset;

• Excellent demonstrated analytical skills applied on a wide range of factors, parameters, policies and priorities for the assessment and resolution of complex situations, including Page 2 / 4technical understanding.

Languages

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

Behavioral

• 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 20 February 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.

Page 3 / 4Posting period:

From 07.02.2018 to 20.02.2018

Requisition: VN 2018/36 (P) - Project Manager (DTM) (P2) - Bujumbura, Burundi (55348049) Released Posting: Posting NC55348068 (55348068) Released

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