Job Identification (Reference Number):ย 16495
Position Title: Project Officer (Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)) (P)
Duty Station City: Aden
Duty Station Country: Yemen
Grade: P-2
Contract Type: Special Short Term Graded (6 Months with Possibility of Extension)
Recruiting Type: Professional
Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice
Initial duration: 6 Months with Possibility of Extension
Closing date: 04 September 2025
Introduction
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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 is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration
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:ย
Internal candidates Candidates from the following non-represented member states:Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu
Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from nonrepresented member states of IOM.
Context
Under the overall supervision of the Senior Field and Programmes Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Programme Manager (Displacement Tracking Matrixย (DTM)), and in coordination with the Regional DTM Coordinator and the Regional Data Hub, the Project Officer (DTM) will be responsible and accountable for operational and reporting support in the field of gathering and dissemination of displacement related data collected in the field and will support the analysis and reporting writing activities in the DTM Unit in the Aden Sub-Office.
Education
Masterโs degree in, International Relations, Political Science, Information Management, Computer Science or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; orUniversity degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.Accredited Universities are those listed in theย UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
Experience
Experience in humanitarian programmes for data/information management for migrants or ย internally displaced persons (IDPs), capacity-building activities, data collection, and assessment operations;Experience in relevant issues such as migration, displacement, and humanitarian assistance an asset. Preferably in conflict situations;Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality is mandatory;Experience with international organizations, internation non-governmental organizations (INGO), especially in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is an advantage;Experience in data collection, research, using Geographic Information System (GIS), and report writing;Experience writing technical documents, translating/planning specifications to technical briefs for data capture/analysis, and compiling diverse datasets; and,Experience in the programming ย and knowledge in using visualization tools such as InDesign, Illustrator,ย Kobo/ODK, PowerBI, and strong computer background, including experience with relational databases, Microsoft Applications, spreadsheets, and word processing.Skills
Languages
IOMโs official languages are English, French and Spanish.ย All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the the three languages.
For this position, fluency inย English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic and/or of another official UN language (Chinese, French, Russian, and 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.
Required Competencies
IOMโs competency framework can be found at thisย linkย Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.
Valuesย - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these 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 Competenciesย โ behavioural indicators Level 2
ย Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.ย Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.ย Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.ย Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organizationโs priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.ย Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational wayยNotes
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, security clearances.
Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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