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Protection Associate (Program Support), IOM Moldova

Protection Associate (Program Support), IOM Moldova

Vacancy Notice 2024-18

Open to Internal and External Candidates

 

 Position Title

:

Protection Associate (Program Support)

 Duty Station

:

Chisinau, Moldova

 Type of Appointment

:

Ungraded – Six Months Short Term

 Estimated Start Date

:

ASAP

 Closing Date 

:

July 25, 2024

 

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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. Well qualified candidates, particularly women, persons with disabilities, Roma and other ethnic or religious minorities, persons living with HIV are particularly encouraged to apply.

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.

 

Organizational Context and Scope:

Under the overall supervision of the Protection Programme Coordinator in Moldova and the direct supervision of the Protection Coordinator (Operations); and in collaboration with other units at IOM Moldova, the Protection Associate (Program Support) will support the management of the Protection data system and monitor and evaluation (M&E) activities.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

 

  1. Contribute to and assist in the implementation and maintenance of Protection data management system and feeding into response activities included in the Regional Refugee Response Plan activities and IOM crisis response plan in Moldova.
  2. Manage technically and contribute to the maintenance of multiple data collection processes and reporting mechanisms, including data quality control for 5W inputs/outputs, data entries, and data consolidation for programmatic purposes, including using database and software.
  3. Act as Focal Point on management of data collection tools with a focus on KOBO ensuring all data collected by the Protection Team and implementing partners (IPs) is cleaned and stored into once centralized database and up to date for reporting purposes while ensuring capacity building and continuous coaching to enumerators.
  4. Support the implementation of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) plan applicable to IOM’s interventions at national level and local levels, including contributing to the development of tools, SOPs, and data management systems.
  5. In close coordination with the Protection Coordinator (Operations) and Program Support Unit (PSU), collect, compile and analyse data on programme indicators related to the preparation of assessments, project narrative and final reports, and other informal materials.
  6. Present the data collected in user-friendly formats (e.g. reports, maps and other information products), utilizing the latest data visualization and mapping technologies.
  7. Work in close collaboration with the MiMOSA Focal Point, IOM’s case management system and act as Focal Point to ensure the implementation of IOM’s data protection principles.
  8. Undertake duty travel, as necessary
  9. Perform such other duties as may be assigned

Required Qualifications and Experience 

Education:   

  • School diploma from an accredited educational institution and 5 years of relevant experience or;
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Political Sciences or a related field from an accredited academic institution with 3 years of relevant professional experience.

Experience:  

  • Demonstrated skills in MS Office applications and InDesign, database manage and/or statistical software packages such as SPSS or STATA.
  • Demonstrated experience in understanding, developing, and monitoring data collection methodologies.
  • Proven skills in translating data into technical briefs for data capture and analysis as well as donor’s briefing.
  • Ability to compile and holistically analyse diverse datasets and experience with handling confidential data.
  • 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 toolbox, ODK etc.
  • Experience in Monitoring & Evaluation methodologies with a special focus on working with implementing partners.
  • Excellent organizational skills, and proven ability to produce quality work accurately and concisely according to set deadlines.
  • Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues of varied cultural and professional backgrounds.

Skills:  

  • Knowledge of data collection, analysis and reporting.
  • Knowledge of migration- and protection-related subject areas, as dealt with by the Organization in Moldova
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, personal commitment, efficiency and flexibility.
  • Good level of computer literacy.
  • Ability to work under pressure and difficult conditions
  • Experience in working in multi-cultural environment is preferred.

Languages: 

REQUIRED:

For all applicants, fluency in English, and Romanian is required (oral and written).

DESIRABLE:
Working knowledge of Russian and/or Ukrainian is desirable.

Competencies 

The incumbent 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 maintain 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 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 vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Internals of the Organization and NMS candidates will be considered as first-tier candidates. This vacancy is also open to second-tier candidates.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances, and a valid COVID certification.

Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered.

In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.

How to apply:

Interested applicants are invited to send the Personal History Form ( https://civic.md/userfiles/attachments/14191/IOM_Personal_History_Form.xls )  and cover letter in English to: hrchisinau@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 25 July 2024.

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 11.07.2024 to 25.07.2024

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