Information Management Assistant (DTM) At International Organization for Migration


United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

Admin Expatriate Jobs April 5, 2024

Job Description

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and nongovernmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services, advice and recommendations to governments, migrants, and community. Over the years, IOM has significantly expanded its role in assisting the Government of Pakistan in ensuring the humane and orderly movement of people. By devising practical solutions to the ever-changing dynamics of migration, IOM actively protects, assists, and supports vulnerable migrant populations. The organization plays a crucial role in promoting international cooperation on migration issues, serving as a key advisor on migration data, research, and policy development. In the area of data, research and policy development, IOM has been supporting the Government of Pakistan in providing data and information by expanding existing data collection. This includes expanding existing data collection efforts, such as monitoring the outflow of undocumented Afghan migrants and gathering mobility and needs-related data for Afghan refugee and flood response programs. Additionally, IOM complements the Government’s data by amplifying its reach and accessibility.

Furthermore, recognizing the significance of migration data in monitoring the progress of achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), IOM has identified the need for migration baseline data to be aligned with and supportive of these goals. To address this requirement, IOM will implement research activities utilizing the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) tool. This will involve collecting, cleaning, organizing, analyzing, and storing data on a broader scope of human mobility, encompassing both internal and international movements.

By consolidating its efforts in data collection, research, and policy development, IOM remains committed to its mission of facilitating orderly and humane migration while continuing to provide indispensable support to the Government of Pakistan and its migration-related endeavours.

Under direct supervision of Programme Manager (DTM), the Information Management Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Modify, enhance, and maintain digital data collection tools for DTM activities and undertake troubleshoot action whenever required.
  • Use existing semi-automatic tools, conduct verification and crosschecking for data received from the field, including regular follow up with the field teams to verify that complete and up- to date information is uploaded and processed.
  • Assist in maintaining research results database to maintain up-to-date information and full functionality.
  • Support data management efforts of the programme by compiling and cleaning data, store, organize and set up layers of protection and accessibility so that the data can be utilized in a secure, effective and efficient way.
  • Support the development of information management products that could be feed for information dissemination efforts, such as interactive dashboards.
  • Assist in data collection training and day-to-day coaching of field team especially on topic of digital data collection and submission process.
  • Contribute to the identification of Information Management gaps within the project, mission, or broader scale to strengthen overall IOM Pakistan effort on migration and human mobility data management.
  • Support and enforce data confidentiality guidelines to protect sensitive data
  • Perform any other duties as may be required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education:

  • University degree in Information Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, Geographic Information Systems or related field from an accredited academic institution with three (3) years of relevant professional experience, OR
  • A secondary school diploma from an accredited educational institution in the subject of Information Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Geographic Information System with 5 years of relevant experiences.

Experience:

  • Experience in developing digital data collection tools, data quality check and analysis.
  • Experience in maintaining database and developing of Information Management products (that include or exclude GIS products).
  • Experience in GIS or Spatial visualization is an advantage.
  • Experience working with UN or International Organization especially in area of human mobility is an advantage.

SKILLS:

  • Good command of English language skills, both in speaking and writing.
  • Computer literacy on Information Management work starting from development of digital data collection tools, data management, and information production.
  • Ability to consolidate, clean up and analyze diverse data, especially related to human mobility.
  • Experience in using one of the following programming language related Information Management such as HTML, CSS, Java Script, VB Script or PHP.
  • Proven ability to produce quality work accurately and concisely according to set deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability of multitasking and working independently.

LANGUAGES:

Required

  • Good command of English and Fluency in Urdu (oral and written).

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of other local languages in Pakistan (Pashto, Punjabi, Balochi, etc.).

Note: Only short-listed candidates who is matching required criteria for the position will be contacted by IOM.

IOM provides equal opportunity to all qualified female and male including the physically challenged candidates.

How to apply

Interested Candidates are invited to submit your application by 16 April 2024 through 

CLICK HERE TO APPY

The application should be written in English.

Other:

The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. No late applications will be accepted.

Posting period:

From 03.04.2024 to 16.04.2024

Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD) is an international development charity and the official aid agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales that stand beside people living in poverty. Through local Church partners, we help people directly in their own communities, and campaign for global justice, so that everyone can reach their full potential.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Programme Officer – Resilience and Livelihoods

Location: Abuja
Employment type: Full-Time
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Hours of Work: 35 Hours Per week

Job Description

  • This role contributes to CAFOD’s commitment to empower local partners and communities to promote an effective resilience and livelihoods response that will positively increase the flexibility of the affected population/community to adapt to the realities and shocks.
  • The purpose of the Resilience and Livelihoods Programme Officer’s role is to support selected national and local NGOs to strengthen their ability to prepare for, influence and implement quality resilience, climate change, sustainable agriculture and livelihoods programmes by taking the lead on the day-to-day management of CAFOD and institutional donor supported programmes and partnerships.
  • The scope of the post falls into the following broad functions in Nigeria which includes strengthening and accompanying local organisations across the following areas:
    • Development of MEAL tools
    • Community participation and engagement
    • Managing relationship with partners involved in the programme (leadership and management)
    • Systems updating and safekeeping.
    • External engagement (including fundraising, collaboration, advocacy, and communications)
    • Management of resources (tracking of partner budgets and reporting)
  • The post holder will work directly with CAFOD Programme Manager and partners mainly in Adamawa, Borno, Kaduna, Plateau states and the FCT in managing and implementing resilience and livelihoods project within the CAFOD’s global and country Programme strategy with focus on Integral Ecology Programme Model.
  • They will also work with selected Caritas agencies and other partners to lead and coordinate their resilience, livelihoods, and climate-smart agriculture work with CAFOD and other donors.
  • The post-holder will be based in Abuja and will travel frequently within the country. Within CAFOD, the post holder will work closely with programme staff in Nigeria and the International Programme Group.

Key Responsibilities
Quality Programme Delivery with Partners (40%):

  • Take lead in implementing Resilience and Livelihood activities in Borno, Adamawa, Kaduna, Plateau and FCT while ensuring that activities implementation align with project work plan and CAFOD Nigeria Country Programme Strategy.
  • Work closely with other program/operations staff members both at the country office and field office to ensure the effective and timely implementation of activities.
  • Work closely with partners and the community to monitor training outcomes through baseline surveys, pre- and post-tests, after action review and follow-up interviews, and continually reflect on training experiences and monitoring data to improve future programmes.

Provide Accompaniment and Capacity Strengthening Support to Partners (30%):

  • Coordinate with private sector partnership to organize and implement Mentorship Program activities.
  • Monitor deliverable of consultants involved in this project’s assignments to ensure that they are timely completed according to consultancy’s agreement.
  • Work closely with Programme Manager and M&E Officer on Collecting and maintaining project data according to Resilience and Livelihoods project monitoring framework.
  • Lead and support partners on the development of resilience, livelihoods and climate change funding proposals.

Internal and external representation (10%):

  • In co-ordination with the Programme manager, develop, nurture and sustain relationships and effective communications with relevant stakeholders, partners, local government, state and national networks and other agencies working in Nigeria on resilience, livelihoods, agriculture and climate change, as well as other sectors to ensure multisector integration and collaborative.
  • Communicate with other teams within CAFOD to ensure that the programme is well understood, and that information is available for fundraising and other communication, including publications, media briefings, education, etc. This may involve participation in sessions/events with Supporters, communities of practice, working groups, etc., as agreed with the line manager.

Support to International Programmes (IP) and systems upkeeping (20%):

  • Work closely with IP staff in Nigeria and globally to share programmatic expertise and learning, coordinate support to partners and identify opportunities for partners to put learning into practice.
  • Provide technical support to partners and CAFOD staff in Nigeria and globally in resilience, livelihoods and climate and any other area of expertise, such as agriculture.

Key Competencies:

  • Proven successes in strengthening the capacity of local organisations in particularly in advocacy on inclusive climate smart resilience, livelihoods and agricultural related matters.
  • Proven experience in designing and facilitating participatory learning processes.
  • Proven experience of successfully implementing Resilience, climate change, agriculture and Livelihoods programmes.
  • Proven experience in programme financial management.
  • Understanding of and ability to influence others to incorporate programme quality in their work, including accountability, safeguarding, environmental sustainability and inclusion.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to be creative, innovative and operate with minimal supervision, Proven ability to develop new business ideas and work with a diverse team

Salary
NGN 13,608,886 / Annum

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Early applications are strongly encouraged as this role may be closed for applications before the advertised date