Senior Program Assistant (WASH Data Management and Mapping) at the International Organization for Migration (IOM)

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) - 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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Program Assistant (WASH Data Management and Mapping)

SVN No.: SVN2023.16
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
IOM Classification: G6
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Organizational Unit: WASH
Type of Appointment: Special Short-Term (SST) 6 months with the possibility of extension

Context

• Since the establishment of the IOM Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) program in northeast Nigeria as a standalone program in January 2018, more than 770,000 people have been assisted across Borno and Adamawa states.
• IOM’s WASH activities and services have been ensuring access to safe water facilities and adequate services through drilling boreholes, installation, construction, care, maintenance, and rehabilitation of water systems; and providing dignified, safe, clean, and functional sanitation facilities by the construction, care, operation, and maintenance of sanitation facilities.
• Additionally, the Program improved hygiene practices at the community level, including WASH-related disease prevention, by the establishment, training, and equipment of community-based WASH committees.
• IOM’s hygiene promotion and risk communication and community engagement component have been critical to the sustenance of its projects. IOM continues to engage with its partners and affected populations using an innovative and community-led approach in camps, camp-like settings, host communities, and institutions.
• These are implemented using multiple context specific IEC and RCCE materials developed by the WASH team and translated into different languages targeting a broad spectrum of individuals affected by the crisis.
• IOM’s Hygiene promotion and RCCE strategy also supports and promotes the WASH sector and Government’s hygiene promotion strategy.
• Working under the overall supervision of the Head of Sub Office/Emergency coordinator and direct supervision of the Program Manager (WASH) the SM will be responsible for carrying out project functions under IOM’s regulations, rules, and procedures.
• Under the overall management of the WASH Programme Manager, the incumbent will facilitate the information capture and management of data requirements to support the IOM WASH humanitarian response in Nigeria.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

• Support the design and implementation of an integrated and interoperable mechanism for data collection and information management across WASH sector activities to ensure accurate and reliable data collection, storage, and submission promptly to process further.
• Support to facilitate effective information management workflows in relation to operations and programmatic implementation perform regular monitoring as per agreed timelines; update activities status and support to prepare progress reports.
• Produce and update standard information products based on IOM WASH 4W data, including maps, internal infographics, and dashboards.
• Provide information management support to field activities and other relevant IOM operations.
• Facilitate effective use of designated information systems, including offline and online platforms, application tools, and other systems, to manage the implementation of information management mechanisms.
• Support the supervision of data collection processes and overall data management activities, including local encoding, storing, transferring, processing, and analyzing the collected data and information.
• Support the need-based analysis through data management and GIS analysis to identify targets, coverage, and gaps.
• Provide support in need assessment, outcome monitoring, and end-line survey components of WASH.
• Support the development and improvement of the integrated approach for data collection, gathering, filtering, and generation of information, and produce working maps as required by the WASH programme.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience
Education:

• University Degree in Information Management, GIS, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience.

Skills:

• Proven skills in analyzing statistical information
• Ability to formulate IM-related technical requirements and Operating Procedures;
• Ability to translate planning specifications into technical briefs for data capture and analysis and vice versa;
• Ability to compile and holistically analyze diverse datasets.
• Experience in Information Management, emergency humanitarian operations; management and coordination of information flow, data management including collection, storing, processing, and analyzing data to generate information products with four years of experience;
• In-depth knowledge of the latest technological developments in information technology and information system
• Experienced in GIS freeware software, for example, Q-GIS
• Experience in toolbox software for mobile data collection, including training enumerators and setting up smartphones/tablets for data collection
• Demonstrated ability for leadership in the context of partnership building and consensual decision-making
• Experience with handling confidential data
• Demonstrated team building and information management skills
• Demonstrated understanding of different data collection methodologies
• Knowledge and understanding of relational data theory
• Experience in advanced data visualization and information design skills.

Languages:

• Fluency in English and working knowledge of the local languages

Competencies:
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

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 - Choose a level:

• 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.

Managerial Competencies - Behavioural indicators - Choose a level:

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision.
• Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

Application Closing Date
13th March, 2023.