Information Management Officer (DTM) (P2) Nouakchott, Mauritania

Job Identification (Reference Number): 13156
Position Title: Information Management Officer (DTM) (P)
Duty Station City: Nouakchott
Duty Station Country: Mauritania
Grade: P-2
Contract Type: Special Short Term Graded (Up to 9 months)
Recruiting Type: Professional
Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice
Initial duration: 9 months
Closing date: 09 March 2025

Introduction

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 ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture International Organization for Migration

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, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Kiribati, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.

Context

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of the Project Manager (Governance of Migration), the Information Management Officer (DTM) will be responsible and accountable for assisting with the planning, coordination, supervision and implementation of the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), and other human displacement and mobility data collection activities, as well as contributing inputs for the development and implementation of the corresponding global and regional standard methodological and technological solutions.

More specifically and in the framework of the joint initiative for the EU Trust Fund for Africa and other projects, the Information Management Officer (DTM) will:

Responsibilities

1. Review and facilitate the continuity of existing Information Management (IM) mechanisms, including mobility tracking, Transhumance Tracking activities, site assessments, data collection tools to capture migration flows and migrants’ presence and other information gathering systems. Work in close collaboration with the Data and Research unit of the Regional Office and DTM Global teams to contribute to improving existing methodologies and assessment tools and to creating new ones.

2. Regularly generate reports and maps that present the information collected through different activities, such as on Migrants’ Presence, Transhumance Tracking Tool, ad-hoc thematic assessments, needs assessments, Points of Entry mobility restrictions. Check compliance with reporting standards and donor requirements.

3. Provide technical support to all units in IOM Mauritania Country Office in the development, implementation and evaluation of data and information management activities; identify related problems and issues to be addressed and propose alternative solutions.

4. Compile, clean and perform preliminary analysis of collected data. Draft sections of reports on the findings of population tracking exercises, migration profiles, transhumance movements, needs assessments, protection needs, mobility trends, etc., and contribute to the development of other useful reports for internal and external stakeholders.

5. Organize appropriate capacity-building activities on topics related to IM such as data collection, analysis, KoBo Toolbox, data protection standards and reporting.

6. Supervise and provide guidance for field assessments with multi-layered data collection techniques to gather timely information about displacement, population mobility, movement flows, and any other source of data required.

7. Coordinate the development and production of information products on DTM and other IOM activities, including, but not limited to, analytical and statistical reports, displacement profiles, maps and other relevant products.

8. Contribute to the design of data collection methodologies that incorporate context-relevant considerations and produce reliable data.

9. Contribute to the development of budgets by monitoring budgets of DTM and data collection exercises, and providing technical inputs to support project development.

10. Work in close collaboration with the National Statistics Office, particularly on the Migrants’ Presence exercises as well as with respect to assisting in the development of a migration module in the national census.

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

12. Supervise IM support staff (Geographic Information System (GIS), Data) and prepare and organize training for staff on IM project activities on a regular basis.

13. Participate in various DTM-related meetings, events and relevant global interagency working groups. Coordinate capacity-building workshops, data launch events and webinars.

14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree in Information Management, Political or Social Science, Law 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.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Experience in Information Management in humanitarian operations coordination of information flows and data collection methodologies (sampling, methods, etc.), as well as data management including collection, storing, processing, and analysing data to generate information products;
• Experience working with DTM is an advantage;
• Experience in humanitarian emergencies;
• Proven experience in writing quantitative and qualitative reports;
• Experience writing technical requirements documents, translating/planning specifications to technical briefs for data capture/analysis, and compiling diverse datasets;
• Experience in the development and implementation of population database systems (such as registrations, census or surveys);
• Experience and skills to analyse statistical information;
• Experience in GIS a plus; and,
• Experience with handling confidential data.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to supervise and manage staff and activities at an operational level in humanitarian emergencies and/or major data collection operations;
• Ability to compile and holistically analyse diverse datasets;
• Knowledge in advanced data visualization and information design skills; and,
• Expertise on data processing and analysis software (MS Excel, SPSS, R, Python, Tableau or others).

Languages

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

Working knowledge of Arabic and/or a local language is an advantage.

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

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

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

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.

Notes

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, security clearances.

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

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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