Data and Analytics Programme Officer

Position Title: Data and Analytics Programme Officer

Duty Station: Kyiv, Ukraine

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: 12 September 2024

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.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), and the direct supervision of the Programme Manager (Data and Analytics), the Data and Analytics Programme Officer will be responsible for the successful supervision and implementation of assessments, coordination of multiple implementing partners to facilitate high quality data collection, timely reporting and expenditure, and deliver trainings to help strengthen local humanitarian data and coordination systems.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate and supervise implementing partner contracting, field data collection, implementation and financial reporting.
2. Contribute to the design of methodologies and assessments which can inform evidence-based humanitarian and recovery response by IOM and partners.
3. Contribute to project development and management activities, donor liaison as well as drafting of strategic and operational appeals relevant to Data and Analytics (D&A) operations and programming in the Ukraine response.
4. Plan and monitor the implementation of assessments and workflows conducted by implementing partners and field teams, liaising with partners and D&A staff to help ensure timeliness and quality standards in the implementation of field activities.
5. Support D&A staff and implementing partners in planning and implementing data collection, quality control monitoring, data collection and analysis.
6. In close coordination with D&A information management (IM) and reporting sub-units, contribute to the preparation of information products, and information sharing and dissemination to relevant forums.
7. Support capacity building of implementing partners and data collection teams by contributing to the development of training materials, and delivering field operations trainings to help ensure principled and quality implementation of data collection activities by enumerators and local partners.
8. Provide technical support to the D&A programme support staff in relation to financial management, developing and monitoring schedules for payments and expenditure tracking in line with donor targets and reporting timelines.
9. Undertake duty travel to support field operations as required.
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Information Management, 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 research, information management, emergency humanitarian operations; management and coordination of information flows, data management including collection, storage, processing, and analysing data to generate information products;
• Proven experience in reproducible statistical analysis with R and/or Python – ideally the candidate shall provide an online portfolio of their projects on GitHub. A written test may be organized to assess those skills;
• Experience with handling confidential data.

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of the latest technological developments in information technology and information system.
• Demonstrated understanding of different data collection and sampling methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability for leadership in the context of partnership building and consensual decision-making.
• Proficient in data visualization and report generation with tools such as Microsoft Power BI.
• Ability to formulate IM-related technical requirements and Operating Procedures using Business Process Mapping Techniques (BPMN).
• Ability to compile and holistically analyse diverse datasets.
• Demonstrated team-building and information management skills.
• Familiarity with different assessment cycle steps and data collection in emergency settings.
• Ability to develop and implement technical solutions to improve quality control.
• Computer literacy – knowledge of MS office (word, excel, powerpoint) required.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Ukrainian and/or another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Notes

Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:

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 level 2

• 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.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

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.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

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 background verification and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.