Data Management Consultant
Organizational Context
Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a UN agency promoting humane and orderly migration. The Lebanon Country Office, active since 2006, delivers humanitarian services and develops recovery models. It focuses on Site Management, Shelter, Housing, Land and Property, and WASH interventions. The Data and Research Unit leads data collection and analysis for IOM programs.
Job Purpose
This role supports the Shelter, Site Management and Coordination (SMC), Housing, Land and Property (HLP), and Data and Research Units (DRU) by implementing Information Management (IM) functions. The position is crucial for ensuring the effective collection, cleaning, analysis, and dissemination of data related to IOM's humanitarian and development activities in Lebanon. The incumbent will contribute to improving living conditions and service delivery for vulnerable populations by managing and visualizing data, supporting program monitoring, and ensuring compliance with data protection principles. This role directly supports the overall mission of IOM Lebanon in addressing crises and facilitating pathways for migration.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain data collection tools and databases (e.g., KoboToolbox/ODK), ensuring adherence to IOM Data Protection Principles. Clean, validate, deduplicate, and consolidate datasets from various sources, documenting all procedures. Create information management products such as Power BI dashboards, reports, factsheets, and maps using ArcGIS. Coordinate the timely release of information products to internal and external stakeholders, managing data sharing protocols and version control. Maintain data storage, geodatabases, and user access rights, uploading datasets to relevant platforms. Develop technical guidance materials (SOPs, user guides) and train staff and partners on data tools. Support monitoring and evaluation by contributing to indicator formulation and verifying reported data. Participate in working groups, respond to ad hoc data requests, and provide general information management support.
Work Experience
Requires experience in Information Management tasks, including data collection, cleaning, analysis, and the development of IM products. Experience in drafting survey questionnaires and humanitarian operation reports is necessary. Prior work with international humanitarian organizations or in a multicultural setting is advantageous.
Skills
Information Management, Data Collection, Data Cleaning, Data Validation, Data Analysis, Database Management, KoboToolbox, ODK, Power BI, ArcGIS, QGIS, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Report Writing, Training Delivery, Data Protection Principles, Information Dissemination.