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Open to Internal and External Candidates

Position Title: Data/Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Programme Assistant

Duty Station: Chisinau, Moldova

Classification: General Service Staff

Type of Appointment: Special Short-Term Ungraded

Duration: Six months with possibility of extension

All Inclusive Salary: 17000 MDL per month

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 30 March 2022

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 environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Context:

Following the launch of military operations across Ukrainian territory on 24 February 2022, substantive flows and displacements across Ukraine and toward neighbouring countries have been reported countries in the following days. While air travel has been suspended in Ukraine and Moldova, Ukraine shares land border with four European Union (EU) Member States: Poland, Romania, Hungary and Slovakia. Other non-EU countries (3) which share their border with Ukraine include Republic of Moldova, Russian Federation and Belarus. Large in and out flows to and through Moldova of Ukrainian and Third Country nationals created the need to set up a monitoring system and analyze the trends and patterns of mobility.

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Specialist for Migration Management and  the DTM Focal Point, the DTM/Data Programme Assistant will be responsible for:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. DTM/data collection, data processing and data base update for the IOM Moldova mission related to in and out flows of refugees and migrants to and through and within the country.
2. Compile and ensure data is transferred in due time to relevant the focal point.
3. Develop data collection tools, databases and statistical reports and maps.
4. Prepare and develop analytical tools and reports for displacement trends, needs assessment and programme activities using the various program databases.
5. Support the development of a GIS system for the production of maps related to database elaborations.
6. Verify data received by implementing partners and programme staff.
7. Plan and lead all DTM activities in close collaboration with the DTM Focal points, partners and local governmental entities.
8. Supervise and evaluate data enumerators teams in the field.
9. Organize the data/information flow as per IOM procedures and ensure of its accuracy.
10. Report on all DTM activities to the DTM Focal Point and make relevant recommendations/advice to ensure the information collected is useful and relevant to all stakeholders
11. Participate in the revision of the tools/methodologies and training of the data collectors’ enumerators.
12. Respect IOM’s Data Protection Principles.
13. Perform other duties as they might be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Diploma in Social Science, Geography, IT, Computer Science, or any other relevant field
• Knowledge of border management settings appreciated

Experience

• Experience in information management, preferably in migration and conflict situations.
• Minimum one year of experience in data collection in the field.
• Experience with International Organizations, INGO an advantage.
• Ability to organize an information flow.
• Computer knowledge use including Microsoft Office and ability to use internet and email;
• Good knowledge of the geography
• Familiarity with mobile data collection technologies and GPS an advantage
• Familiarity with the UN system
• Excellent organization skills; analytical and creative thinking;
• Excellent communication and team-building skills

Languages

Fluency in English, Romanian and Russian is required. Knowledge of Ukrainian, is an advantage.

Required Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• 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.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 1)

• 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 action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way. 

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this special vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

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

A prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station and work permit, as applicable.

How to apply:

Interested applicants are invited to send the CV and cover letter in English to: hrchisinau@iom.md cc: rursu@iom.int. 

Please, indicate the position you are applying for and reference code in the subject line of your message.

Closing date for applications is 30 March 2022, however interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply sooner.

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts the applications duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting period:

From 24.03.2022 to 30.03.2022