Posted on: Tue 14-05-2019

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 is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Position: Data Collector (Mobility Tracking)

Organizational Unit: DTM

Duty Station: Plateau, Nasarawa, Kano, Kaduna, Benue and Zamfara States.

IOM Classification: Hourly Staff Contract

Type of Appointment: Special Short Term Hourly Contract

SVN No.: CFCV2019/58

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: May 18, 2019

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the DTM Project Officer in Nigeria and under the direct supervision of the Field Operation Assistant, the successful candidate will be accountable and responsible for collecting data as part of the Displacement Tracking on call basis. S/he will work in close collaboration with the partners on the field in the areas (s) s/he has been assigned to.

III. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Collect data and provide support to relevant partners on data collection based on the DTM methodology and tools following a pre-established schedule.
2. Monitor and evaluate the DTM operations, identifying areas of improvement and enhanced efficiency.
3. Be responsible for sending the information collected on the field to the Field Operation Assistant on a timely manner and according to the standards and requirement of the DTM program.
4. Triangulating collected data based on DTM methodology with relevant partners
5. Carrying out rapid registration where needed.
6. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Mission-specific tasks (Please write here the tasks which are not part of the generic responsibilities and accountabilities referred above and which need to be incorporated into the VN/SVN)

IV. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

• Completed university diploma in nursing, public health, environmental health, or similar fields.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in the field of humanitarian assistance is an advantage
• Experience in data collection and statistic is an advantage
• Minimum of two years for university diploma or a year for degree
• Experience in humanitarian field, NGO, INGO is mandatory
• Demonstrated ability to maintain integrity in performing responsibility assigned
• Trusted by the community, with certain maturity in making decisions, widely accepted, respected
• Possess good leadership skills and ability to explain instructions clearly

V. LANGUAGES

Required (specify the required knowledge) Advantageous English (Fluent) Fluency in multiple native languages – especially in Hausa

VI. COMPETENCIES

• Take responsibility and manage constructive criticism
• Work effectively with all stakeholders
• Promote continuous learning, communicate constructively
• Take initiative and drive high levels of performance management
• Plan work anticipate risks and set goal within areas of responsibility
• Contribute to a collegial team environment
• Incorporate gender related needs, perspectives and concerns and promote equal gender participation

Notes

• Competencies should be drawn from the Competency Framework of the Organization.
• Indicate in this box if there is any differing provision of process because the position is in a specific program or to address emergency situations. For example, if donor approval is required: “The recruitment process for this vacancy will be subject to PRM review, as part of the USRAP process”.

Internals of the Organization and NMS candidates, as well as external female candidates, will be considered as first-tier candidates. This vacancy is also open to second-tier candidates. The appointment is subject to funding confirmation. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

Other Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

Only candidates residing in the country of the duty station within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered.

Women with the above qualifications are encouraged to apply

How to apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via email to [email protected] indicatinposition applied on subject line by Saturday 18th May,2019 

All applications should include a functional e‐mail address and mobile phone number   Please note that only applications sent by email will be accepted and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.  Women with the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.  Posting period: From 13.05.2019 to 18.05.2019  

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