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OIM : Stage rémunéré DTM Analytics – Axe Géographique: Bassin du Lac Tchad (Cameroun, Tchad, Niger et Nigeria)

OIM : Stage rémunéré DTM Analytics – Axe Géographique: Bassin du Lac Tchad (Cameroun, Tchad, Niger et Nigeria)

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DTM Analytics, Knowledge And Output Quality Intern (Paid Internship) – Geographic Focus: Lake Chad Basin (Cameroon, Chad, Niger, And Nigeria)

 

Classification:

Geographic focus: Lake Chad Basin (Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria), Thematic focus: regional analysis of internal and cross-border movements, with an emphasis on return movements

 

Reporting directly: Regional Information Management Officer, RO Dakar

Overall supervision: Global DTM Coordinator (London)

Thematic supervision: Global DTM (Geneva) / RTS Dakar

Duty Station: London, UK

Type: Paid Internship

Closing Date: Friday, June 29, 2018

Starting Date:  As soon as possible

Status: Open

Duration: 3 months with possibility of extension

 

Organizational context and scope

Since 2004 the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is IOM’s main operational tool for tracking and monitoring the movements and the evolving needs of displaced populations. It has been systematically deployed in medium to large-scale humanitarian response operations in the last five years, including in all Level 3 emergencies. During 2016, DTM has been active in over 40 countries. To coordinate and support operations implemented by approximately 2,200 staff, the global DTM support team is comprised of 40 specialists across eight locations (Geneva, London, Bangkok, Nairobi, Dakar, Cairo, Vienna and The Hague). Since its inception the global support team includes, on average, 50% female and 50% male staff as well as a diverse range of nationalities.

Global DTM support is organized within the following units: Global System Management (GSM); Project and Operations Support (POS); Operations and Methodological Framework (OMF); Data Systems and Centralization (DSC); Data Management, Verification and Procedures (MVP); Digital Content Management (DCM); Analytics, Knowledge and Output Quality (AKO); Data Models and Learning (DML); DTM and Data Partnerships (DDP); Geospatial Analytics (GSA); Data Initiated Operations (DIO); and Humanitarian and Development Solutions (HDS).

Located in the IOM London office, under direct supervision of the Nigeria DTM Coordinator (Maiduguri), the thematic supervision of the Shelter and Settlements Expert (DOE/PRD/Geneva) and the Biometric Solutions Expert (Maiduguri) and the overall/daily supervision of the Global DTM Coordinator (London), the successful candidate will integrate the AKO unit.

 

Responsibilities and accountabilities

Under the overall supervision of the Global DTM Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Regional Information Management Officer at RO Dakar, the incumbent will provide support for the development of analysis and reports focusing on the Lake Chad Basin Crisis through the review, processing and use of data collected through the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) and other relevant displacement and mobility data collection.

  • Thematic focus: Regional analysis of internal and cross-border movements, with an emphasis on return movements
  • Geographic focus: Lake Chad Basin.

In particular, he/she will:

  • Provide support in analysis and interpretation of DTM data as well as in DTM documents requiring remote assistance, as tasked by the DTM Unit of RO Dakar;
  • Facilitate the organization of webinars in support of DTM exercises in the Lake Chad Basin to ensure regular internal and external updates on human mobility trends, changes and any other significant observations surrounding humanmobility in the Lake Chad Basin;
  • Facilitate the production of a sub-regional report on the mobility and displacement in the Lake Chad Basin, as well as thematic papers focusing on specific topics such as return trends;
  • If necessary, to provide updates on human mobility trends, changes and any other significant observations surrounding human mobility in the Lake Chad Basin;
  • Assist DTM exercises in the Lake Chad Basin in the production and quality control of documents;
  • Coordinate with other units of the global DTM support team also in contact with DTM exercises in the Lake Chad Basin in order to ensure continuity of functional workflows;
  • Identify potential gaps in data collection and indicators collected in order to strengthen DTM exercises in the Lake Chad Basin and promote the adoption of core indicators;
  • Be permanently up to date on the most recent human mobility trends, changes and any other significant observations surrounding human mobility in the Lake Chad Basin;
  • Provide administrative and logistical support when needed.
  • Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

 

Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Excellent research, writing, communication and analytical skills;
  • Ability to prepare clear and concise reports;
  • Accountability;
  • Client Orientation;
  • Continuous Learning;
  • Communication;
  • Creativity and Initiative;
  • Planning and Organizing;
  • Professionalism –  displays mastery of subject matter;
  • Incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;
  • Technological Awareness.

 

Behavioural

  • Strong and demonstrable interest in migration and/or humanitarian issues;
  • Personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility;
  • Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team and with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds under tight deadlines.

 

Education and experience

Advanced degree from an accredited academic institution in a field of study related to social science, economy, management, or other relevant disciplines.

 

Languages

Required

  • Excellent communication skills in English (written and oral).

Advantageous

  • Working knowledge of French an advantage.

 

How to apply

Interested candidates must submit updated CV and cover letter (in one document-PDF format) to dtmrecruitment@iom.int, adding AKO London (Geographic Focus: Lake Chad Basin -Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria) in the subject line, no later than Friday, June 29th.

NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.