Location: Damascus, Syria
Closing Date: Monday, 09 December 2013
Closing Date: Monday, 09 December 2013
OPEN TO INTERNAL AND NON-REPRESENTED MEMBER STATES CANDIDATES :
Duty Station: Damascus, Syria
Classification: Official, Grade P3
Type of Appointment: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date:
As soon as possible
Closing Date: December 09, 2013
Reference Code:
Position Title: Information Management Officer
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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 has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of nonrepresented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be favorably considered:
Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Comoros, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Djibouti, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Holy See, Israel, Jamaica, Kyrgyzstan, Lesotho, Libya, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Maldives, Malta, Montenegro, Micronesia, Mongolia, Namibia, Nauru, Niger, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Slovenia, Somalia, South Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Timor Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.
Context:
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), the Information Management Officer is responsible for overseeing all aspects and functions of the Information Management Systems Unit and Information Technology Unit (IT) including the implementation of Displacement Tracking and various activities or projects which may develop within the Data Management Unit (DMU).
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage the IT Staff in IOM Damascus and ensure proper implementation of ITC polices and standard.
- Identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support technology solutions.
- Review and approve the technical specification of all related ITC equipment and services provision to meet IOM ITC standard and end user's needs.
- Establishment of the Information Management Systems Unit in IOM Damascus, by recruiting, training and supervision of the unit's staff. Train and support field works related to survey and assessment; database assistants in the use, maintenance and support of database system.
- Coordinate effective Displacement Tracking projects implementation; ensure regular monitoring as per agreed timelines; prepare project status and progress reports.
- Establish and maintain strong partnerships and regular liaison with implementing partners including Ministry of Social Affairs (MOSA), Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) and national researcher centre.
- Coordinate with relevant authorities, United Nations (UN) agencies, NonGovernmental Organization's (NGOs) and other stakeholders on issues related to Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) program operations.
- Coordinate the implementation of the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) capacity building activates for national authorities and other National Partners.
- Assist and promote the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping by ensuring data collection has relevance to GIS coding.
- Plan, design and implement mission's Information Management Systems and reporting tools.
- Coordinate the development and enhancement of the integrated methodology for data collection and information packaging as required and needed by Programs.
- Ensure the streamlined operation of the IT Department in alignment with the IOM ITC standards and business objectives of the mission.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Competencies Behavioural
- takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
- works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
- promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly;
- takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;
- plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
- displays mastery of subject matter;
- contributes to a collegial team environment;
- creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA);
- incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation; j) displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; k) works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM. Technical
- delivers on set objectives in hardship situations;
- effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners;
- works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives. Emergency and Crisis
- works effectively in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments;
- coordinates actions with emergency response actors and making use of coordination structures;
- supports adequate levels of information sharing between internal units, cluster partners, IOM and other emergency response actors;
- establishes and maintains effective relationships with implementing partners;
- makes correct decisions rapidly based on available information.
Required Qualifications and Experience
a) completed advanced university degree from an accredited academic institution preferably in Computer Sciences, System Engineering or related field;
- five years of relevant professional experience (or seven years for candidates with first level university degree) in emergency response in the field, Data Management or Information management, crisis, post conflict and other displacement situations;
- good understanding and respect of IOM's data protection guidelines;
- good knowledge of Relational Database Management System (RDBMS), Software development tools, MS Office;
- working experience in Syria or in the region is an advantage.
- Languages Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Arabic or other local languages an advantage.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by December 09, 2013 at the latest, referring to this advertisement. For further information, please refer to: http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for applications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.
Posting period: From 25.11.2013 to 09.12.2013 Requisition: VN 2013/56 (O) - Information Management Officer (P3) - Damascus, Syria (54523911) Released Posting: VN 2013/56 (O) - Information Management Officer (P3) - Damascus, Syria (54523912) Released
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