Job Opportunities at International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Context:

• The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) is one of the major humanitarian and development actors in Somalia. The IOM Shelter/Non-Food Items (S/NFI) programme currently implements projects focused on in-kind distributions as well as cash-based interventions. The programme also maintains a common supply pipeline for cluster partners.
• Under the overall supervision of the Programme Manager and direct supervision of the Operations Officer, the Project Officer (In-kind) will be responsible for supporting aspects of the timely delivery of shelter and NFIs activities in close coordination with the field teams and in close collaboration with other units including procurement, logistics, finance, and security.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Under the close supervision of the Operations Officer (SNFI) and in close collaboration with the logistics and procurement unit, initiate the procurement process for project deliverables and assist in facilitating the timely supply of commodities/services for field operations.
• Under the close supervision of the Operations Officer (SNFI), assist in coordinating the IOM SNFI response with the field team, including need assessment, targeting, registration, verification, distribution and follow up, in close coordination with other relevant units and stakeholders.
• Perform preliminary data audits and analyses in order to assist with high quality data collection. Consolidate and update beneficiary lists after registration and verification exercises.
• Monitor the implementation of the SNFI activities, including through field/site visits to areas of operation to assist in supporting the Operations Officer (SNFI) in ensuring that scope, budget, timeframe and quality are in accordance to the different project’s specifications, donor requirements and IOM rules and regulations.
• Archive and share project data and information. Draft specific portions of various reports and submit them to the S/NFI operations officer, documenting constraints and requirements for project completion.
• Assist with the provision of capacity development activities, including orientation sessions and on-the-job training, when working with national staff or their non-governmental counterparts.
• Track operational delays and deviations from work plans and promptly update the S/NFI Operations Officer accordingly.
• Liaise with field counterparts, implementing partners and coordination structures (Shelter and NFI Cluster) as appropriate and provide updates on IOM operations as needed.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education

•  Master’s degree in Logistics, Business Administration, International Relations, Social Sciences, Conflict Management or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or  Bachelor’s degree in the above field from an accredited academic insitiutions with two years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

•  Experience in humanitarian response in emergency and conflict environments;
•  Experience in coordination and familiarity with the Cluster system; and,
•  Experience in planning and execution of field activities.

Skills

•  Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming;
•  Knowledge of cluster system;
•  Knowledge of financial and procurement rules and regulations;
•  Ability to work with limited supervision;
•  Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations;
•  Good communication and interpersonal skills;
•  Excellent monitoring skill; Managerial Skill; Organizational Skill; Strong sense of teamwork;
•  Accuracy;
•  Ability to multi-task and delivers on set objectives and timelines in hardship situations; Sense of risk management; and,
•  Experience in using office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and spreadsheet and data analysis.

Languages

• IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
• For this position, 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 : 26th September 2023

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Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Ensure the design and implementation of DTM assessment and data initiatives related to durable solutions and anticipatory action, including the Local (Re)integration Assessment (LORA), the Urban Service Analysis and Projections Framework, the Movement Projections Model (MPM), the Transhumance Tracking Tool (TTT), and other activities as required.
• Manage and oversee DTM activities under the IOM-led Danwadaag durable solutions consortium, including the Research, Evidence and Learning (REL) strategy, ensuring data and information generated by the programme strengthens evidence-based programming.
• Substantively support other IOM-led durable solutions programming and advise on data collection exercises using similar tools.
• Represent IOM Somalia in coordinating the Data for Solutions component of the Action Agenda to Internal Displacement, including the adaptation and expansion of data collection and analytical tools aimed at informing more targeted interventions across in Somalia.
• Oversee survey design, planning, data collection, data analysis, and information product development for key research projects related to durable solutions and anticipatory action, including within the DTM team and external ad-hoc technical support.
• Ensure the development and harmonization of IOM dashboards specific to Durable Solutions (LORA, COSI, etc), in coordination with the IOM Monitoring and Evaluation Manager.
• Develop, assess and ensure the timely preparation and generation of information products, and ensure information sharing and dissemination through all relevant channels in line with IOM’s data protection principles.
• 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 data collection activities.
• Develop project proposals, project updates and final reports to donors throughout the programme cycle and in line with IOM protocols.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education

•  Master’s degree in social sciences, information management, development studies, or policy from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or
•  University degree in the above fields with seven years of professional experience

Experience

•  Experience managing and coordinating research and analysis in emergency durable solutions contexts in support of evidence-based programming across the UN system and NGOs;
•  Experience in developing and establishing data and analysis systems for a range of audiences with various information needs;
•  Experience in conceptualizing research projects, and report writing on Durable Solutions for IDPs, and returnees applied to different displacement contexts; Experience with Transhumance
• Tracking Tool and Projections/Foresight analysis an advantage;
•  Experience with organisational representation in the humanitarians sector including with government authorities;
•  Experience with project management of large data and research portfolios, preferably in support of multi-partner consortiums with varying information needs;
•  Experience in leading assessments throughout the information management cycle (methodology and tool design; Kobo coding; data monitoring; data analysis; product development; dissemination) in multi-hazard displacement contexts;
•  Experience managing large research teams, including enumerators as well as coordinating inputs from technical specialists in the design of methodologies or information products; and,
•  Experience of the region is an advantage.

Skills

•  Excellent understanding of different data collection methodologies (quantitative and qualitative).
•  Strong ability to independently manage end-to-end research and analysis processes;
•  Proven ability to supervise, train and direct staff and operations in humanitarian and transitional contexts;
•  Proven skills working with mobile data collection software (ODK/Kobo);
•  Advanced skills in data visualization (InDesign), presentation, and report writing skills;
•  Strong computer skills, including experience with relational databases, Microsoft applications, spreadsheets, and word processing;
•  Strong knowledge of data protection guidelines and principles including humanitarian data protection; and,
•  Familiarity with statistical software (STATA, SPSS, or R) as well as dashboard software (PowerBi) is an asset.

Languages

• IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. Working knowledge of Somali is an advantage.
• For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
• Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Closing Date : 18 September 2023