Capacity Development and Statistics Officer (Regional Data Hub) – Nairobi, Kenya

Position Title : Capacity Development and Statistics Officer (Regional Data Hub)

Duty Station :    Nairobi, Kenya

Classification :    Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment :    Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date :    As soon as possible

Closing Date :      19 November 2024

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 a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

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:

1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states: Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:

The Regional Data Hub (RDH) is dedicated to providing data and analysis expertise and guidance for implementing the IOM Strategic Plan. The RDH strengthens the regional evidence base on migration by providing technical support and capacity development to IOM offices, regional bodies, member states and other stakeholders on migration and displacement data; and supporting the uptake of knowledge and evidence to inform policies and programmes. Activities and objectives of the RDH are in line with the priorities of the Global Data Institute (GDI) to deliver data for action, insight and foresight as well as the objectives of IOM Migration Data Strategy to: 1) strengthening of the regional evidence base on migration; 2) developing the data and information management capacities of states, Regional Economic Communities and other key partners; and 3) ensuring more evidence-based IOM and UN-wide engagement in the region.

The Capacity Development and Statistics Officer (Regional Data Hub) will substantively support and advise on the design and implementation of technical support and capacity development initiatives for national statistical offices and other governmental stakeholders to strengthen and harmonize migration and displacement data and statistics at the national, regional and continental level, in coordination and partnership with relevant Regional Economic Communities (RECs), UN agencies, and other development partners. The Capacity Development and Statistics Officer (Regional Data Hub) will also oversee and guide on the production of supporting technical guidance, tools, materials, relevant statistical reports or research analyses.

Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Regional Director (DRD) for Operations for the East, Horn, and Southern Africa (EHSA) region, the direct supervision of the Regional Thematic Specialist (Data and Analysis), and in close collaboration with respective units in Headquarters (HQ) and thematic and technical colleagues at the Regional Office (RO), the Capacity Development and Statistics Officer (Regional Data Hub) will be responsible for developing, overseeing and delivering migration and displacement statistical capacity development and technical assistance programme activities in the region.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Identify migration and displacement data and statistical capacity development needs at national and regional level and advise on and promote action.

2. Design, oversee and deliver technical support and capacity development activities, such as trainings, workshops, and study visits.

3. Advise on and support liaison and partnership activities with Regional Economic Communities (RECs), UN agencies, national statistical offices, and other stakeholders; manage and support IOM engagement on migration and displacement statistics with the African Union Commission and UN Economic Commission for Africa, through IOM’s Special Liaison Office in Addis Ababa.

4. Develop user-friendly training modules, workshop materials based on IOM and international recommendations and guidelines.

5. Provide expert technical support and advice on the development of national and regional guidance documents and tools on migration and displacement data and statistics, including specialized migration surveys, integrating migration into other survey exercises and censuses, using administrative data from a range of sources, and to support governance, sharing, harmonization, and use of data.

6. Ensure relevant coordination structures are established and maintained at national and regional level to support timely, reliable and comparable statistics on migration across the region, including technical working groups and networks to foster a community of practice in the region.

7. Represent IOM in national, regional and other fora on migration and displacement statistics.

8. Analyze and advise on good practices from around the region on reporting on progress against migration-related indicators for relevant regional, continental and global processes.

9. Advise governments and technical bodies in the region to align and promote the advancement of inter-regional and continental initiatives towards more regular and comparable migration statistics beyond the region, in alignment with applicable international standards.

10. Establish and maintain liaison with relevant focal points at the national and regional level and with relevant partners on the regular publication of statistical reports and analysis.

11. Manage and ensure the organization of regular dissemination activities or events for internal and external stakeholders.

12. Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Political Science, Migration Studies, Development Studies, Demography or another relevant discipline with a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience; or,

• University degree in above fields with minimum of seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience developing and implementing capacity development initiatives, preferably in migration statistics, is a distinct advantage;
• Experience in developing and managing statistics projects (e.g. survey methodology design and implementation, statistical analysis);

• Experience/knowledge in use of administrative data for compilation of statistics, preferably migration statistics;

• Previous experience in organizing and supporting multistakeholder events (capacity building workshops with government officials a distinct advantage);

• Previous experience organizing dissemination events of analytical findings targeting a wide audience; and,

• Experience in and/or knowledge of East, Horn, and Southern Africa is an advantage.

Skills

• Strong computer background, including Microsoft Office suite of applications;

• Knowledge of migration data landscape, applicable international standards, and coordination structures is an advantage;
• Good knowledge of statistics;

• Excellent communication skills, efficiency and flexibility;

• Ability to work under pressure. Attention to detail and quality and capacity to meet deadlines;

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds;
• Excellent writing skills and strong analytical skills and creative thinking; and,

• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic, French and/or Portuguese is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Notes

• Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five 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 Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• 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 for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.

• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p df

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other:

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 endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board 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 and who do not have prior experience outside the duty station’s country as staff member in the Professional category cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and background verification and security clearances. 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.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 19 November 2024 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment

Posting period:

From 23.10.2024 to 19.11.2024

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.

Requisition: VN 2024 629 Capacity Development and Statistics Officer (Regional Data Hub) (P3) Nairobi, Kenya (59227891) Released

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