Senior Information Management Associate (Better Migration Management Project)

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, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.
 The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the UN Migration Agency. With 174 Member States, it is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. Established in 1951 and now active in over 400 field locations worldwide, IOM works with partners, government, and civil society to:

1. Assist in meeting the operational challenges of migration and mobility
2. Advance understanding of migration issues, 
3. Encourage social and economic development through migration; and 
4. Uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants (including Internally Displaced Persons, refugees, asylum seekers), and other mobile populations. 

   IOM’s Regional Office for the East, Horn and Southern Africa oversees, plans, coordinates and supports IOM activities within the region. Through a team of specialists, the Regional office is responsible for project review and endorsement and provides technical support to Country Offices in the region which include Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia,  Republic of Mauritius (also covering Seychelles), Rwanda, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda,  Zambia and Zimbabwe particularly in the area of project development, project implementation, monitoring and evaluation, resource mobilization, resource management, liaison coordination with regional and sub-regional governments, United Nations agencies and other key partners.

   The overall Better Migration Management Programme is a regional, multi-year, multi-partner programme co-funded by the EU Trust Fund for Africa and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) coordinated by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). IOM is one the main implementing partners for the programme along with UNODC and CIVIPOL.

   This two-year project will be implemented in the following countries – Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and South Sudan.

   📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

   ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

   The Better Migration Management (BMM) programme aims to improve migration management in the region, and in particular, to address Trafficking in Persons (TiP) and Smuggling of Migrants (SoM) from and within the East and Horn of Africa (EHoA) region. More specifically, the programme is expected to strengthen national and regional migration governance in accordance with the global and regional frameworks; increase national and cross-border cooperation on trafficking and smuggling cases between investigation, prosecution, courts and other state as well as non-state actors in accordance with international standards; and improve the prevention of trafficking in persons and protection of vulnerable migrants at local, national and regional level ensuring appropriate assistance and support for victims of trafficking in human beings, taking into accounts the gender specificity of the phenomenon and the particular vulnerability of women and children.

   Under the direct supervision of the Senior Regional Programme Manager (BMM), the incumbent will provide technical support in the implementation of the BMM programme by assisting in the coordination, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of activities under the IBG component of the BMM programme.

   1. Support data collection, management, analysis, reporting, and information exchange with BMM partners to inform the development of annual response plans.
   2. Contribute to the development of tools and coordination with partners to collate and analyze mixed migration data, supporting evidence-based planning.
   3. Provide training support to partners on data tools, including the DMV Toolbox—assist in the preparation of training materials and presentations, and maintain client-oriented support to resolve technical issues and provide user guidance.
   4. Assist in establishing data collection mechanisms, developing tools, and coordinating with partners to support quality control for monitoring and reporting on BMM achievements, including programme outputs and donor funding, in line with the monitoring framework.
   5. Draft graphs, visuals, and layouts for publications
   6. In close collaboration with the BMM Coordinator, IOM Country BMM focal points, and partners, support the regular publication of situation reports on BMM activities, as well as other visibility and information products.
   7. Consolidate country-level information for the BMM framework and projects to promote consistency and coherence across the region; support monitoring and supervision of data collection processes and overall data management, including encoding, storing, transferring, processing, and analyzing collected data and information.
   8. Contribute to the preparation of BMM briefings, and support information sharing and dissemination across all relevant channels.
   9. Serve as the focal point for communication and visibility of the BMM programme, supporting consistent messaging, branding, and outreach to partners, donors, and stakeholders.
   10. Perform other related duties as assigned Education
       • High school diploma with six (6) years of relevant experience; or,
       • Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, or Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with four (4) years of relevant professional experience Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.   Experience
         • Experience in programme support, information management, data analysis, or monitoring and evaluation, preferably in migration management or humanitarian contexts.
         • Experience in organizing and supporting training sessions for partners and stakeholders, including data tools (e.g., DMV Toolbox) and border management systems.
         • Practical experience in data collection, management, visualization, and reporting, including the use of Excel, Power BI, and other relevant tools.
         • Experience in preparing information and visibility products, such as situation reports, dashboards, infographics, and donor briefings.
         • Work experience with UN agencies, international organizations, or NGOs in project implementation, monitoring, or reporting.
         • Experience liaising and coordinating with government counterparts, donors, and international partners.
         • Knowledge and practical experience in social media communication strategies and visibility for donor-funded programmes is an asset. Skills
           • Ability to analyse and interpret statistical information. 
           • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Internet Explorer and familiarity with Power BI and Adobe applications is required.
           • Ability to work effectively with colleagues from diverse cultures and professional backgrounds.
           • Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
           • Good team player, and able to follow up on tasks independently.
           • Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with minimum supervision.
           • Ability to support the development of communication and visibility products, including through social media strategies.
           • Skills in preparing and conducting training sessions and capacity-building workshops for partners and stakeholders Language   IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.

             For this position, fluency in English (oral and written) is required.

             Any other UN Official language is advantageous.

               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 three 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.
   11. Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
5. Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Core Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 2)
6. Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.