Project Context and Scope
Over ten years after the onset of the crisis in eastern Ukraine and following the Russian invasion in February 2022, the country has been embroiled in a full-scale war. The consequences of violence have spread across the entire territory of Ukraine, and over 5 million people are estimated to have been internally displaced. This situation is likely to become protracted as fighting continues and new waves of displacement are expected. In support of the ongoing and future humanitarian response, IOM is providing support to various government entities in Ukraine at the national, region and local level, including the Ministry of Social Policy.
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
Response, Resilience and Recovery, Data and Analytics Unit.
Tasks to be performed under this contract
- Provide bi-weekly briefing reports that provide updates on social vulnerability and displacement related issues, so as to support evidence-based decision making within the Ministry of Social Policy, the National Social Service, the Fund for Social Protection of Persons with Disabilities, the Pension Fund of Ukraine via analysis of information from the Unified Information System of the Social Sphere (hereafter “UISSS”).
- Prepare monthly annotated updates (with links) that provide details about recently developed IOM products, particularly those of the Data and Analytics Unit, so as to support evidence-based decision making within the Ministry of Social Policy and other government entities.
- Provide visualization of collected information, using Power BI, Tableau or similar technology.
- Perform reengineering of operational and statistic data collection forms of the MSP.
- Document and communicate the approach adopted and lessons learned, so as to foster and support the maintenance of a standardized approach.
- During all consultancy period consultant won’t represent IOM in any manner.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
Outcome: 40 hours of work per week, monthly reports to IOM fully correspond requested tasks. The Ministry is fully satisfied with the consultants’ work and confirms that results correspond to the assigned tasks.
Among the output to be delivered, the Consultant will provide biweekly written reports to IOM, outlining their achievements and any challenges they faced during the reporting period.
The Consultant will meet with their supervisor from Data & Analytics team at least once per week to discuss progress and will generally keep supervisor informed about significant developments or if any assistance or interventions from IOM may be required.
Education
- University Degree in Social Sciences, Law, Public Policy, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
- Experience in writing analytical reports.
- Experience of interaction with government departments, international organizations and/or NGOs is desirable.
- A working understanding of descriptive and inferential statistics.
- Practical experience working in projects related to displaced people in Ukraine would be an advantage.
- Experience in project design and project management would be an advantage.
Skills
- Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of IDP issues would be an advantage.
- Сonfident user of the Microsoft Office Suite.
Languages
- Fluency in Ukrainian is essential. Proficiency in English is highly desirable but not essential.
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Travel required
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 three 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
- 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.
Notes
- Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. Vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates may be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination. Consultants engaged to work on a home-based consultancy who do not need to travel do not need to provide vaccination records, regardless of the length of the consultancy contract.
- IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.
- 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 online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.