Project Assistant (M&E and Data Management)

Description

Summary: The role involves coordinating information management, data analysis for decision-making, and producing graphical products to convey insights. Highlights: 1. Support coordination and data analysis for operational decision-making 2. Enhance information management strategy for accurate data 3. Produce reports, charts, maps, and infographics Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed\-term or short\-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed\-term or short\-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position. * Responsibilities: Support the coordination, which includes analysis plan design, questionnaire proposal, interviewer training, data cleaning and report products; Enhance and implements the existing information management strategy to ensure accurate and appropriate data (population figures, activities implemented by partners, etc.) collected, stored, analyzed, and shared in a timely manner; Provide data analysis for operational decision\-making and the elaboration/update of strategic documents; Produce and update Information Management products such as reports, charts, interactive maps, and infographics by turning data into graphical products to convey messages and a storyline; Support research, assessment and needs analysis activities, including humanitarian needs overviews, secondary data reviews, preliminary scenario definitions and multi\-sector assessments/Provide advice on assessment design to ensure data quality, provide support with the design and development of surveys; Adhere to IOM data protection policy, data governance standard, data security standard, ICT standard, and consider best practices and lessons learned on ethical data collection, data sharing and dissemination; Performs any other duties as required. Qualifications: EDUCATION University degree in information technology, data science, computer sciences, statistics, demography, social sciences or any other related field, statistics, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with minimum two years of relevant professional experience. EXPERIENCE Experience with data management and data analysis to support policy formulation and implementation; Experience with handling confidential data and demonstrated understanding of different data collection methodologies; Ability to formulate questionnaires and data collection tools. Knowledge in program planning and implementation of objectives; Experience in developing and implementing visualization reports/dashboard with Bi Software. A good command of Excel is required; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to prepare clear and concise products. SKILLS Good written and verbal communication skills; Experience with handling confidential data; Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals. Excellent academic writing skills; Familiarity with Microsoft Office. Languages \[1] IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. REQUIRED For this position, fluency in Portuguese (oral and written); English ( working knowledge ) are required. DESIRABLE Advanced Spanish . Competencies \[2] The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies: 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.