Position Title: Programme Coordinator (DTM)

Duty Station: Juba, South Sudan

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment: Special short-term graded, 6 months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 23 November 2023

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 work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

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; Barbados; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Dominica; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Tonga; Tuvalu; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:

IOM in South Sudan has a broad range of programming centred around three broad areas: humanitarian coordination and support; humanitarian response and resilience; and peacebuilding, transition and development. Humanitarian coordination and support include leading/co-leading the Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) and Shelter and Non-Food Items (S/NFI) Clusters, Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and management of WASH and Shelter and NFI core-pipelines, humanitarian hubs and common transport services. Humanitarian response and resilience include CCCM, WASH, Shelter & NFI, health, protection, gender equality and inclusion, mental health and psychosocial support and the management of a Rapid Response Fund (RRF). Under peacebuilding, transition and development, IOM South Sudan implements programming on housing, land and property issues, transition and recovery, transhumance conflict prevention, community-based violence reduction, community development and migration management.

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Humanitarian Assistance and Operations and direct supervision of Emergency Preparedness and Response Coordinator, and in close coordination with the Regional Data Hub in Nairobi, DTM in headquarter and relevant IOM South Sudan thematic units the Programme Coordinator for DTM will lead on all aspects of the IOM’s DTM program to ensure timely, actionable and high quality information is produced and shared with senior management, partners, sector leads and presented at coordination fora for decision making and prioritization of program activities across the Humanitarian – Peacebuilding – Development (HDP) Nexus.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Oversee and manage the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Programme in South Sudan. Coordinate with neighboring countries to support cross border implementation of DTM activities.
2. Develop a strategy for DTM South Sudan to support both humanitarian response and transition and ensure its relevance as the situation evolves.
3. Oversee the implementation of the DTM portfolio in South Sudan according to the global DTM methodology including, but not limited, to Biometric Registration and Verification, Flow Monitoring, Mobility Tracking, Intentions Surveys and Village Assessment Surveys ensuring proper adaptation to the context.
4. Collaborate closely with IOM programme units, the South Sudanese Government and humanitarian and transition partners to optimize the use, relevance and impact of DTM, particularly in relation to rapid response missions, programme planning and linkages to transition programming, including integration of protection and cross- cutting indicators.
5. Liaise with relevant Government authorities (including the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management (MHADM), Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC), National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), UNMISS, United Nations (UN) agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Donors and other stakeholders to position DTM on matters related to displacement data collection and management.
6. Oversee the drafting of all required DTM reports and information products, including, but not limited to, analytical and statistical reports, mobility tracking profiles, maps, conflict and displacement analyses, flow monitoring reports and other relevant products.
7. Ensure the integration of IOM’s data protection principles and best practices on humanitarian data protection and ethical use of data across all Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) data management, sharing and dissemination activities.
8. Supervise and manage programme staff, build capacity develop and organize appropriate training for data collection teams and programme staff on issues related to DTM operations including data collection methods and IOM’s policies and procedures.
9. In collaboration with ITC, oversee compliance of the information management systems and infrastructure of DTM as per IOM IT policies, standards and best practice for high performance, reliability and information security.
10. Participate in and present information at coordination meetings (including the Inter-Cluster Working Group (ICWG), Needs Assessment Working Group (NAWG), Solutions Working Group (SWG) and Cluster meetings) related to population mobility. Conduct regular presentations to and consult with the ICWG on DTM quarterly priorities to drive DTM operational planning in coordination with DTM field offices and ICWGs.
11. Collaborate closely with the Coordination and Common Services (CCS) Cluster on developing the Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO) and Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP).
12. Collaborate closely with the IOM Programme Support Unit (PSU) and Head of Operations to develop project proposals and mobilize resources.
13. Collaborate closely with the Resources Management Unit (RMU) to draft, finalize and manage project budgets according to IOM Rules and Regulations and donor requirements.
14. Undertake field assessment and monitoring missions as required to maximize performance of DTM field activities and take action to resolve issues.
15. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Business or Public Administration, Humanitarian Affairs, Conflict Studies, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Previous experience with displacement tracking and monitoring, capacity building and Information Management is a requirement; and,
• Previous experience working in hardship duty stations.

Skills

• Ability to work with staff from different backgrounds and in multi-component programmes;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including relationship management, influencing skills, networking;
• Strategic planning, research and analysis;
• Leading and communication, including diplomacy, public speaking;
• Collaborating and partnering, including ability to work with diverse range of actors, including agencies, INGOs and NGOs, and donors and civil society;
• Managing quality services including excellent computer skills, meeting targets under tight deadlines;
• Strong management and coordination skills and experience in humanitarian and transition settings; and,
• Knowledge of Open Data Kit (ODK), KoBoCollect applications, BRaVe and use of PDAs is an advantage.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic is desirable.

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

Notes

1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:

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.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p df

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other:

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, and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

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