Programme Officer (DTM)

OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES

Classification: Official,Grade P2

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

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Reference Code: SVN2014/102(O)-EXT

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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 has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of non- represented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be favorably considered:

Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Czech Republic, Comoros, Djibouti, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Lesotho, Libya, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Montenegro, Micronesia, Mongolia, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Republic of Congo, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Slovenia, Somalia, Suriname, Swaziland, Tanzania, Timor Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen

Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and direct supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator and in consultation with the Coordination and Common Services Sector, the successful candidate will support functions to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) tracking activities within the Displacement Tracking and Monitoring (DTM) Programme by strengthening the tracking and monitoring of population movements, ensuring registration of displaced people, conducting site monitoring and performing other DTM activities across Sudan.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Lead and conduct registration exercises of caseloads in complex emergency scenario.
2. Review existing DTM mechanisms, including flow monitoring, site assessments and other information gathering systems and make recommendations on potential changes in methodologies and other assessments tools in order to capture the fluid IDPs movement trends in line with global standards.
3. Compile, prepare and present case reports on the findings of Population tracking and DTM missions (including IDP registrations, assessments, population mobility trends). Submit population analysis reports and other surveys.
4. Ensure the provision of timely, accurate and adequate information to all relevant stakeholders (humanitarian as well as transition/recovery actors) regarding movements, new displacements, mobility trends and conditions in return/relocation areas and paying special attention to situation of vulnerable groups like the children, elderly and disabled in return process.
5. Follow up with stakeholders on actions/responses undertaken following the DTM findings.
6. Provide technical supervision of the data collection team and monitoring team and organize appropriate capacity building for the team on issues related to DTM and internal displacement including definitions, numbers and trends, impact on receiving populations, human rights concerns and basic humanitarian needs including protection.
7. Analyse information from the field and map the trends and needs within areas of displacement and potential return/resettlement.
8. Conduct group and individual interviews with IDPs to assess the voluntariness and appropriateness of the return and/or relocation of IDPs.
9. Conduct/coordinate assessments on the appropriateness of proposed or actual sites of return/relocation together with other sectors.
10. Organize and participate in frequent and ongoing field visits to areas of transit and return to collect information through village assessments, focused group discussions and individual interviews.
11. Maintain organized database and narrative reports of all information collected on return and movements.
12. Ensure the integration of gender perspectives and attention to specific women/girl's and children’s rights issues (vulnerable groups) within all IDPs/returnee activities.
13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Competencies

Behavioural

• Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
• Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
• Promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly;
• Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;
• Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Displays mastery of subject matter;
• Contributes to a collegial team environment;
• Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation;
• Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;

Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM

Technical

• Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations;
• Effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners;
• Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Social Sciences, Information Management 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

• Experience in Information Management or Disaster Risk management;
• Experience in the development and implementation of population database a distinct advantage;
• Experience in managing a team;
• Working experience in the region is an asset.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working Knowledge of Arabic an advantage.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment

system, by October 15, 2014 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-...

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for

applications.

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