Senior Data and Reporting Assistant (Protection)

Position Title: Senior Data and Reporting Assistant (Protection)

Duty Station: Doha, Qatar

Classification: General Service Staff, G-6

Type of Appointment: Special Short Term Graded, Six months, with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date:As soon as possible

Closing Date : 21 July 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.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:

Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo

(the); Cook Islands; Dominica; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See;

Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar;

Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru;

Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas;

Tonga; Tuvalu; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. As the leading international organization for migration, IOM acts with its partners in the international community to assist in meeting the growing operational challenges of migration management, advanced understanding of migration issues, encourage social and economic development through migration, and uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants of affected by the ongoing emergency.

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Protection Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Protection Coordinator the incumbent will support the Protection Unit by providing technical support in data analysis for all protection data collected by protection sub-units and prepare required dashboard and analysis reports. The incumbent will work with all the relevant actors to follow up that quality control measures and processes are in line with IOM policies, standards and commitments:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Assist and guide the Protection team in standardization of data collection tools, database and data management; and support the continued adherence to IOM’s data protection principles;
• Conduct ongoing trend analysis on issues that may impact the protection environment in CAS;
• Provide support to Protection team to develop logical frameworks and monitor targets and indicators;
• Provide training to Protection unit on data collection and analysis tools (kobo toolbox, power BI) and data protection, and support data quality assurance;
• Work closely with IOM’s Protection team to consolidate, clean, review and analyze Protection data from all protection activities, in coordination with the Protection Officers;
• Monitor consistent use of appropriate data collection methods by the protection team;
• Create and maintain pivot tables, PowerBI dashboards, and other types of visualization products and analytical reports for the Protection team;
• Assist in the drafting of relevant thematic narrative reports, to be used for internal and external communications materials and for donor reporting, highlighting outcomes and impact across the thematic areas and when applicable, to specific areas or groups of beneficiaries;
• Assist and support Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), accountability to affected population (AAP) and Third Party Monitoring (TPM) initiatives by IOM’s M&E unit, donors, and any other relevant units;
• Maintain the strictest confidentiality of all data collected and related processes; verify all data are stored according to IOM data storage guidelines; actively take measures to prevent the unauthorized sharing of any beneficiary data to external parties and ensuring accuracy, consistency and privacy of the shared data;
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• University degree in Social sciences, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Demography, Statistics, Mathematics or related field from an accredited academic institution, with four (4) years of relevant professional experience; or
• Completed High school degree from an accredited academic institution, with six (6) years of relevant professional experience

Experience

• Experience in data collection, drafting statistical and analytical reports;
• Experience in the management and coordination of information flows and data management including collecting, storing, processing, and analysing data to generate information products;

Skills

• Proven skills in MS Office applications (in particular Excel and Access), database management and/or statistical software packages (in particular SPSS);
• Demonstrated understanding of different data collection methodologies and proven skills to analyse statistical information;
• Ability to translate data into technical briefs for data capture and analysis, and vice versa;
• Ability to compile and holistically analyse diverse datasets and experience with handling confidential data
• Experience with the management of databases and information systems including design, development, implementation, and maintenance.
• Proven ability to manipulate data by using standard tabulation and statistical software packages (PowerBI, R, SPSS, Atlas, Nvivo, Stata, etc.).
• Experience with mobile data collection platforms such as kobo tool box, ODK etc.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

REQUIRED

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

DESIRABLE

Basic Knowledge of Dari, Pashto, or Arabic (oral and written) is a distinct advantage.

Notes

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

Required Competencies

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• : Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• : Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• : Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• : Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• : Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• : Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• : Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• : Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• : Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – Behavioral indicators – ​Level 2​

• : 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.
• : Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• : Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• : Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• : Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

No Fees: IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training, or other fee).

Posting period:

From 07 July 2024 until 21 July 2024

Eligibility:

This position is open to all nationalities. IOM Qatar will facilitate the work visa and residency permit requirements for the selected candidates.

Other

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment.