DTM Information Management Consultant

Organizational Context

IOM, a UN-related organization established in 1951, promotes humane and orderly migration. IOM Papua New Guinea (PNG) operates across the humanitarian-development-peace nexus, focusing on disaster preparedness, displacement tracking, climate adaptation, peacebuilding, and community resilience. The mission supports government-led humanitarian coordination and response mechanisms, working closely with national and provincial disaster centers, UN agencies, and humanitarian partners.

Job Purpose

This role supports the implementation of IOM PNG's Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) information management activities, contributing to evidence-based humanitarian action and disaster response planning. The consultant will enhance data collection, validation, displacement monitoring, and reporting, working in close coordination with the Emergency and Disaster Management (EDM) Unit. The position aims to strengthen disaster preparedness, displacement analysis, and humanitarian coordination in Papua New Guinea through improved data management and reporting, ultimately supporting effective humanitarian response and resilience programming.

Responsibilities

The consultant will provide specialized support for data processing and reporting using statistical software, ensuring high-quality data outputs. Responsibilities include participating in DTM data analysis, identifying areas for methodological improvement, and enhancing data collection efficiency. The role involves developing tailored DTM products, improving collaboration with program units and partners, and creating dashboards for operational overviews. Additionally, the consultant will support the development of visual information management materials, contribute to program updates and presentations, and deliver DTM-related training and capacity-building activities for government counterparts, enumerators, and partners.

Work Experience

Required experience includes implementing Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) programs or similar information management activities. Previous experience with population monitoring and mobility tracking processes is a strong advantage. Proficiency in database handling and familiarity with mobile data collection technologies are also key.

Skills

Data processing and reporting, statistical software utilization, DTM data analysis, data quality assurance, methodological improvement, product development, collaboration, dashboard creation, visual information management, training delivery, database handling, GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS), statistical applications (R, Power BI), mobile data collection technologies, GPS, communication, attention to detail, meeting deadlines.

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