DTM Reporting Assistant (Port Sudan) – IOM
Job Description
| Organization | United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees |
| Job Title | DTM Reporting Assistant |
| Location | Port Sudan, Sudan |
| Classification | G5 |
| Type of Appointment | One-year fixed term with possibility of extension |
| Estimated Start Date | As soon as possible |
| Closing Date | July 08, 2024 |
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.
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Programmes and the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Program Coordinator, and under direct supervision of the Senior DTM Project Support Assistant, the
incumbent will be responsible for supporting reporting officers with relevant functions relating to DTM
activities.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Support in drafting, editing, and publishing Early Warning Flash Alerts (EWs), including
facilitating communication with field teams to collect preliminary data, producing drafts for
approval or additional edits, and managing the distribution of EWs to relevant DTM mailing lists. - Assist in drafting and producing all DTM products (Bi-weekly Mobility Snapshots, Bi-monthly
Overviews, and ad hoc or unique products), including helping produce narrative drafts, assisting
in research and data collection, copy editing, and providing input on the Sudanese context. - Act as DTM Sudan’s focal point for the Missing Migrants Project (MMP), including drafting DTM
Sudan input to MMP reports and liaising with RO Cairo as necessary. - Contribute to DTM Sudan’s Monitoring and Evaluation efforts, including assisting in tracking key
indicators for all DTM products and activities. - Prepare and disseminate releases of all DTM products through DTM mailing system.
- Help maintain DTM internal records by ensuring the proper archival and organization of datasets and narrative drafts. are
- Liaise with colleagues across Reporting, Operations, and GIS-Design Teams to ensure seamless
communication for key work streams. - Support and review DTM reports to ensure alignment with global DTM reporting standards.
- Support and conduct research assignments analyzing displacement and mobility trends
depending on incoming requests from internal or external partners, cluster leads, and donors. - Support field inquiries from other IOM departments, including liaising with the Programme
Support Unit to monitor weekly achievements and updates on DTM operations and activities. - Assist in providing fielding requests for information from external partners, including other UN
agencies, regional offices, and HQ.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, migration studies, anthropology, or a related discipline
(e.g., humanitarian affairs, development studies, political science, international relations, or a
related field) with three (3) years of relevant professional experience, or - High School diploma with five (5) years of relevant professional experience
- Excellent research, writing, communication, and analytical skills; including sharp attention to
detail and ability to juggle competing work streams
Experience
- Work experience in project implementation, academic writing, or monitoring and evaluation
- Work experience in primary research and reporting.
- Experience in copy-editing
- Work experience in the displacement and migration field.
Skills
- Report writing.
- Data analysis using excel.
- Data visuizations.
- Effective Communication
- Proven knowledge of migration-related issues particularly regarding the Middle East
North Africa (MENA) region
Languages
Fluency in English and Arabic is required (oral and written).
Required Competencies
Values – 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 wherever possible. - 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.
Core Competencies – behavioral indicators level 1
- Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to
achieve shared goals and optimize results. - Delivering results produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely
manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes. - Managing and sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and
innovate. - Accountability: takes ownership of achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes
responsibility for own action and delegated work. - Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains
complex matters in an informative, inspiring, and motivational way.
Other
- Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding
confirmation. - Only candidates residing in either the duty station or from a location in a neighboring province
that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. - Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment.
Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for
individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical
clearance process. - Accommodation is not provided.
- This position is open to ONLY Sudanese nationals.
- Vacancy close at 23:59 local time Khartoum, Sudan on the respective closing date. No late
applications will be accepted.
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via email referencing subject as “VN 37
2024 DTM Reporting Assistant – G5, Port Sudan.”
Kindly send the following document to: [email protected]
- Cover Letter
- CV
- PHF (Personal History Form)
Any application that does not comply with the above-mentioned instructions will be automatically
excluded from the process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Posting Period
From 01.07.2024 to 08.07.2024.
No Fees:
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing,
training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts
