Senior IM Associate CCCM

Description

Position Title: ​​Senior IM Associate CCCM

Duty Station City: Caracas
Duty Station Country: Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
Grade: UG
Contract Type: Special Short-Term
Recruiting Type: General Service
Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice
Initial duration: until 31 december 2026

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. 

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. 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.

• Second tier candidates include: All external candidates.

Organizational Context and Scope

​The successful candidate will support data quality assurance, preparation of analytical reports, dashboards, maps and other information products, while coordinating with DTM, programme units, government counterparts and humanitarian partners to ensure that information is accurate, timely and aligned with IOM standards and the objectives of the Temporary Shelters and Infrastructure Technical Working Group.​ 

Responsibilities

1. ​​​Support the collection, consolidation, validation and management of information related to collective sites, site assessments, displacement trends and CCCM activities.
2. ​Review, clean and validate datasets received from field teams and partners to ensure data quality, consistency and completeness.
3. ​Support the preparation and maintenance of master site lists, operational databases and information repositories related to CCCM activities.
4. ​Produce and update information products including dashboards, factsheets, maps, situation reports, briefing notes, presentations and other analytical materials.
5. ​Compile and analyse data on site populations, site conditions, priority needs, service availability, population movements and response gaps.
6. ​Support the preparation of regular operational reports and ad hoc analyses for IOM, government counterparts and humanitarian partners.
7. ​Assist in developing and updating data collection tools, reporting templates, coding structures and standard operating procedures for CCCM information management activities.
8. ​Coordinate with DTM, Information Management, GIS and programme teams to ensure consistency and interoperability of datasets and information products, and represent the Information Management team in inter-agency and inter-cluster coordination meetings related to shelter, CCCM and displacement data.
9. ​Support quality assurance processes by reviewing tables, charts, maps and narrative reports prior to dissemination.
10. ​Maintain organized records of datasets, reports and supporting documentation in accordance with IOM data protection and information management standards.
11. ​Represent IOM in technical meetings and coordination fora of the CCCM Technical Working Group and other relevant clusters, actively contributing to discussions, negotiating data-sharing agreements and common information management standards with partners, and following up on agreed actions.
12. ​Build and maintain effective working relationships with government counterparts, cluster/sector coordinators and humanitarian partners, acting as a focal point for information management matters in the absence of the supervisor.
13. ​Support the negotiation of common data standards, information-sharing protocols and reporting timelines with technical working groups and inter-agency coordination mechanisms, escalating unresolved issues to the supervisor as needed.
14. ​Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.​​ 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• ​Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Geography, Information Management, Statistics, International Relations, Public Administration, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience, including experience in coordination or representation roles; or,
• ​High School diploma with seven years of relevant professional experience.​ 

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• ​Experience in humanitarian information management, data analysis or reporting.
• ​Experience managing and validating datasets.
• ​Experience preparing analytical reports and information products.
• ​Experience using Microsoft Excel (advanced level).
• ​Experience with Power BI, Tableau or similar visualization tools is desirable.
• ​Experience with ArcGIS or QGIS is an asset.
• ​Experience with Kobo Toolbox, ODK or Survey123 is desirable.
• ​Demonstrated experience in inter-agency coordination, negotiation and representation in humanitarian or development settings, engaging with government counterparts, clusters/sectors and technical working groups.
• ​Previous experience with DTM, CCCM or humanitarian coordination mechanisms, including representing an organization in cluster/working group meetings, is an advantage.​​ 

Skills

• ​​The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following position-specific skills:
• ​Advanced Microsoft Excel.
• ​Data validation and quality assurance.
• ​Data analysis and reporting.
• ​Power BI (desirable).
• ​ArcGIS/QGIS (desirable).
• ​Kobo Toolbox.
• ​Strong analytical writing.
• ​Attention to detail.
• ​Excellent organizational, coordination and stakeholder engagement skills.
• ​Strong negotiation, diplomacy and representation skills, with the ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• ​Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills, with confidence presenting IOM's positions and information products in technical and coordination fora.
• ​Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.​ 

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

REQUIRED: For this position, fluency in ​Spanish and English​ is required (oral and written).

DESIRABLE: ​​Working knowledge of Portuguese, French or another UN official language is an advantage.​ 

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• 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.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

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 actions 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, if with direct reports

• 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 leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings. 

Notes

• IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

•  IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process.

•  This vacancy is only available for local citizens or foreigners with right of residence and right to work in the country.

• For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies