Reporting Officer (DTM) at International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. In coordination with the Programme Manager (DTM), lead on the production, analysis, writing, editing- of timely and accurate DTM reports, factsheets, and dashboards.
2. Contribute to data quality control throughout the information management cycle to ensure in line with DTM standards and IOM Data Protection Principles.
3. Ensure the integration of gender perspective and attention to specific needs of vulnerable populations such as pregnant women, persons with disabilities, the elderly, children as well as other highly vulnerable groups within all emergency and transition activities.
4. Develop different templates that can be used to visualize DTM data, including graphics and maps that can be easily understood by both specialized and non-specialized audiences.
5. Design new research methodologies (qualitative and quantitative) and related data collection tools and contribute to the improvement of the existing ones.
6. Conduct literature/desk reviews and stay abreast of migration related data products covering the region, to validate and contextualize DTM’s findings.
7. Support the unit on survey design, assessment preparation, and data collection planning and monitoring.
8. Organize appropriate trainings for the data collection team on issues related to DTM reporting, including definitions, numbers, trends, impact on receiving populations, humanitarian concerns, and basic humanitarian needs.
9. Engage external and internal data users (bilaterally or through workshops) to improve the way DTM products are utilized.
10. Represent DTM at relevant internal and external meetings, including sectors coordination meetings as required.
11. Contribute to the development of project proposals, project updates and final reports to donors.
12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in social sciences, development, data management 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 reporting and data analysis in emergency contexts;
• Experience in data collection, research, and report writing;
• Experience working in international organizations and the humanitarian community;
• Experience in relevant issues such as migration, displacement, and humanitarian assistance;
• Experience writing technical requirements documents, translating/planning specifications to technical briefs for data capture/analysis, and compiling diverse datasets;
• Knowledge of the region is an advantage.

Skills

• Excellent understanding of different data collection methodologies;
• Proven skills to analyze statistical information;
• Good computer background, including experience with relational databases, Microsoft applications, spreadsheets, and word processing;
• Proven skills working with mobile data collection software (KoBO, ODK, ONA);
• Knowledge of data protection guidelines and principles;
• Experience in advanced data visualization, presentation, and information design skills;
• Numerical skills and experience in data analysis and data visualization;
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign.

Languages

• IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
• External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).
• For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Somali is an advantage.
• Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Closing Date : 10 March 2022