• Position Title : Information Management Reporting Assistant
• VN No : SVN_2022_BI10_31
• Duty Station : Bujumbura, Burundi
• Classification : General Service Category, G5
• Type of Appointment : Special Short Term of 6 months with possibility of extension
• Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
• Closing Date : 18 November, 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 nongovernmental 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.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the MPA Programme

Manager the successful candidate will support all data management and data analysis activities related to the assistance and protection of migrants and crisis–affected populations.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• 1. Support strategic and operational decision–making by processing and analysing data and information on vulnerable groups, including migrants, returnees, internally displaced people, assisted by IOM and its implementing partners;
• 2. Present the data collected in user–friendly formats (e.g. reports, maps and other information products), utilizing the latest data visualization and mapping technologies;
• 3. Assist with the development of data collection methodologies, tools, and indicators to capture and evaluate protection issues and risks, including those related to human trafficking;
• 4. Draft and update standard operating procedures, guidelines, policies, and capacity–building material to strengthen information management activities for the MPA team, as well as its work with other IOM teams and external stakeholders;
• 5. Act as the team’s focal point for MiMOSA, IOM’s case management system and of the implementation of IOM’s data protection principles;
• 6. Assist in the monitoring of different project activities, develop and maintain reporting tools relevant to the MPA projects;
• 7. Undertake duty travel, as necessary;
• 8. Perform such other duties as may be assigned

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• • Secondary school diploma from an accredited educational institution and 5 years of relevant experience or;
• • University degree in Economics, Statistics, Political or Social Sciences or a related field from an accredited academic institution with 3 years of relevant professional experience

Experience

• • Demonstrated knowledge of analysing quantitative data;
• • Understanding of migration issues, and particularly assistance to vulnerable individuals who migrate or are displaced;
• • Understanding of data protection issues;
• • Excellent knowledge of the use of a statistical software such as SPSS or STATA;
• • Proficiency in the use of Excel, Microsoft Office and PowerPoint;
• • Excellent writing skills;
• • 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.

Languages

• • Knowledge of Kirundi, French and English (Oral and Written)

REQUIRED VALUES AND 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 & respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
  
• • Integrity & 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:

• • 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.

Notes

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

The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.

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

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to jobsburundi@iom.int latest 18 November 2022.

In order for the applications to be considered valid, IOM only accepts applications with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for application, addressed to the Chief of Mission,

International Organization for Migration (IOM) and with a subject line “SVN_2022_BI10_31 Information Management Reporting Assistant G5”

All applications should include a functional e–mail address, mobile numbers, copy of national ID card and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

NOTE

NO FEE:

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, process or training). IOM does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank details.

Posting period:

From: 04.11. 2022 to 18.11. 2022