Position Title : Site Management Sector Information and GIS Officer
Duty Station : Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 02 July 2020
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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:
Internal candidates
Candidates from the following non-represented member states:
Antigua and Barbuda; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Djibouti; Fiji; Gabon; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Libya; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Papua New Guinea; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu
Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.
Context:
Timely and accurate information is integral to successful coordination of humanitarian action in a camp setting. The ability to collect, collate, analyze, disseminate and act on data pertaining to the protection and welfare situation of camp residents is fundamental to an effective intervention. For information to support analysis for operational and strategic decision-making, shared standards and common approaches are required to facilitate delivery and monitoring of assistance within and across sectors, and to undertake gap analysis in determining priorities.
Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCoM) and the direct supervision of the Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) Site Management Sector Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination and implementation of the Site Management Sector’s Information Management activities, as well as supporting the Sector Coordinator and supervising the Sector GIS Assistant.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
CO-ORDINATION AND PLANNING
Work with Inter-Sector Coordination Group (ISCG’s) IM unit in cross-Sector information management and analysis at the strategic level; act as a Site Management Sector focal point for IM/GIS for ISCG-chaired Information Management Working Group meetings.
Ensure the dissemination and adaptation as necessary of information management tools that meet sector needs.
Ensure linkages with all sector stakeholders, particularly local actors, for enhanced sectoral risk mapping and gap identification.
Provide and produce sector-specific maps and graphics on a regular basis that aid forward planning as well as impact analysis.
Ensure application of appropriate information technology for maintenance of Sector partner lists (e.g through GoogleGroups) and archiving of information (e.g through humanitarianresponse.info or other websites), recognising limitations in connectivity.
Provide guidance on the use of inter-operable technologies among sector partners.
Provide information outputs in the local language wherever feasible.
MONITORING AND REPORTING
Check that adequate monitoring mechanisms are in place that review impact of the sector and progress against implementation plans.
Ensure sector partners provide timely, consistent and compatible data and information on needs assessment and programme monitoring for operational analysis and decision-making.
Facilitate adequate reporting and effective information sharing amongst all partners, disaggregating data by age and gender.
Develop and maintain simple, user-friendly sector reporting formats in consultation with the local authorities, Sector Coordinators, SMS agencies, service providers and other key stakeholders; these reporting formats should include provision for gender and age disaggregation of data and reporting on more vulnerable groups.
Track and monitor sector’s coordination activities, such as provision of trainings, etc., provide summary and reports as required.
Promote use of and training on the use of these reporting tools among sector members, assistance providers and other stakeholders.
PROTECTION CAPACITY
Ensure compliance to data confidentiality guidelines adopted by the Sector to protect sensitive data.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Communication Technologies, Library or Geographic Sciences, Information Technology and Statistics or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
• Combined field and headquarters experience in different international organizations or projects( e.g UN agencies, INGOs, IOs, Donors, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) or International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC));
• At least one year’s experience in the Rohingya Response and demonstrated familiarity with the coordination system;
• Knowledge of the UN System, and NGO humanitarian community, and humanitarian coordination architecture (desired);
• Knowledge of CCCM Global Cluster on-line training and a demonstrated understanding of camp management-related technical guidelines, standards, and indicators;
• Experience in web design and programming (desired);
• Knowledge of multi-variate mapping techniques;
• Familiarity with the humanitarian reform and cluster approach.
Skills
• Proven statistical analytic skills.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Bangla and/or Spanish is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Notes
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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 three values:
• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• 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.
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 action 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 potential. • Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.
https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf
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.
Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 02 July 2020 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment
Posting period:
From 19.06.2020 to 02.07.2020
No Fees:
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.
Requisition: SVN 2020 133 Site Management Sector Information and GIS Officer (P2) Cox's Bazaar,
Bangladesh (56484122) Released
Posting: Posting NC56484123 (56484123) Released