VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Displacement Data Tracking and Management Specialist

Organization: International Organization for Migration (IOM) – Malawi

Project: Regional Responses to Climate Displacements in Sub-Saharan Africa (RE2CLID)

Reporting to: Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Officer

Application Link: fa-evlj-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com

About IOM Malawi

Since 2014, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in close partnership with governments, the United Nations (UN), and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), has been addressing a range of migration-related issues, including disaster risk management in Malawi, in line with its strategic objective of "driving solutions to displacement."

IOM Malawi also supports the Government of Malawi to strengthen systems and capacity for disaster risk reduction and climate resilience with a focus on minimizing the risk of climate-induced displacement and improving the management of displacement at all levels.

About the RE2CLID Project

The Regional Responses to Climate Displacements in Sub-Saharan Africa (RE2CLID) project aims to enhance the resilience and self-reliance of Displacement-Affected Communities (DACs) in Sub-Saharan Africa who face the risks of disasters, the adverse effects of climate change, and environmental degradation.

This initiative targets highly vulnerable displacement-affected communities in Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean Countries, namely Malawi, Mozambique, Madagascar, Comoros, Mauritius, and Seychelles (Cluster 2).

About the Role

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Malawi and direct supervision of the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Officer, and in collaboration with relevant units at IOM Malawi, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for providing technical support on IOM's activities on displacement data tracking and management, with a focus on the RE2CLID programme.

The role is critical in enhancing the availability of data and information on climate-induced displacement in Malawi and providing reliable data to be used for the formulation of policies and programmes on disaster risk reduction.

Responsibilities

Support the design and coordination of displacement data needs assessment to identify data gaps in existing frameworks and systems used for collection, processing, and management of displacement data

Participate in the development and/or review of tools and methodologies for collecting, storing, processing, managing, and disseminating displacement data

Coordinate data collection, analysis, and dissemination of findings

Carry out quality control and necessary correction of data collected in close coordination with enumerator field staff and DTM colleagues at country, regional, and HQ levels

Participate in the development and/or review of Standard Operating Procedures for displacement data collection, analysis, and dissemination processes

Ensure all data are kept safe and confidential, applying IOM's data protection principles

Participate in the recruitment, deployment, and training of enumerators

Liaise with relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies, UN Agencies, and local authorities to facilitate data collection activities and share information in accordance with established procedures

Perform such other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Demography, GIS/Geography, Social Sciences, or Development Studies with five years of relevant experience, OR

High school degree with seven years of relevant professional experience

Computer literate in MS Office applications – Word, Excel, Outlook, and Database applications

Experience

Experience in coordinating large-scale data collection or survey programmes in a humanitarian crisis setting, including development and/or review of data collection tools, supervision of data collection, and analyzing and managing data

Proven experience in using ODK or KOBO or any mobile application used to collect data

Good knowledge of data collection techniques, including surveys, key informant interviews, and focus group discussions

Proven experience in conducting training and supervising enumerators and data collection exercises

Proven experience in working with multi-sectoral stakeholders to utilize collected data, including building capacity of district and community structures to enhance their knowledge and stimulate action on climate displacement

Experience in Information Management and producing analytical products using primary data collection techniques

Knowledge of IOM DTM packages is considered an advantage

Experience with international organizations is an advantage

Skills

Organizational Skills and Attributes:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and facilitate collaboration

Ability to work in teams and collaborate to deliver outcomes

A good planner

Strong analytical skills

Specific Skills:

Capacity Building: Experience in conducting capacity building activities and developing training materials

Technical skills: Ability to use Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

Report Writing and Analysis: Strong analytical and report-writing skills are essential, including impact evaluation of capacity building initiatives

Adaptability and Flexibility: Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment and work under pressure

How to Apply

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.