Bangladesh: Head of Situation and Analysis Unit

Position Title : Head of Situation and Analysis Unit

Duty Station : Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3

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

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 11 June 2018

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 environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Congo, Cabo Verde, Czech Republic, Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Emergency Coordinator of IOM Bangladesh and the direct supervision of the Inter-Sector Coordination Group (ISCG) Secretariat Manager the successful candidate will be responsible for:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Support the Secretariat Manager and Senior Coordinator in developing work plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and processes for the Situation and Analysis Unit and Secretariat as required.

2. Manages, develops, supervises and carries out the work programme of the Situation and Analysis Unit.

3. Ensures that all outputs produced by the unit under his/her supervision meet required standards before completion to ensure they comply with the relevant mandates/objective.

4. Supervises work related to assessments and lead the analysis of needs to support the development of adapted and timely programming by ISCG partners.

5. Assist ISCG sector partners to develops country-specific indicators in collaboration with area experts and ensures the subsequent monitoring of these indicators; recommends actions based on the analysis of pertinent information.

6. Promote and contribute to a comprehensive multi-threat risk analysis as the basis for humanitarian analysis and planning.

7. Supporting strategic and operational decision-making on the ongoing response through effective information management, analysis and reporting.

8. Support the development and implementation of a strategic approach to managing information around the humanitarian programme cycle, including supporting common information processes such as preparedness, needs assessment, strategic planning, resource mobilization, implementation and monitoring.

9. Establishing and maintaining an information management network to facilitate humanitarian information exchange and the promotion of data and information standards.

10. Advising the ISCG Secretariat manager and Senior Coordinator on operational information management, including strategic and immediate priorities.

11. Ensure the implementation of agreed work processes to develop situation reports, updates and other relevant information products that meet the needs of humanitarian leadership and other relevant stakeholders.

12. Provide training and expertise on the use and development of information management tools and platforms to humanitarian partners as well as department staff.

13. Chairing inter-agency IM Working Group meetings to ensure the right data is available for decision-making, monitoring, advocacy and reporting purposes.

14. Perform such other duties as may be required.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Information Management, Information Systems, Social Science 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

• Experience in information management, information systems, web management, data management, geographic information systems & mapping, data visualization, or other related area, is required;

• Experience managing information in disaster response or complex emergencies is desirable;

• Relevant experience within the UN system or an international organization is desirable. Experience in the region is desirable;

• Experience in a complex emergency/refugee setting is desirable.

Languages

Fluency in English is required.

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;

• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders;

• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;

• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;

• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;

• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;

• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter;

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;

• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;

• Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

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.

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.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 11 June 2018 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 29.05.2018 to 11.06.2018

Requisition: SVN2018/133(P)-HeadofSituationandAnalysisUnit(P3)-Cox’sBazar,Bangladesh (55501894) Released

Posting: Posting NC55501925 (55501925) Released