Programme Associate (DTM / FMP)
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) operates in northern Chad, a strategic area for human mobility characterized by mixed migration, cross-border flows, and returns. IOM's Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) implements various activities including flow monitoring, surveys, mapping, and analysis to inform national authorities and humanitarian partners. This role supports DTM's efforts to enhance migration flow monitoring in key northern provinces.
Job Purpose
This role is crucial for strengthening the quality of migration flow monitoring in the Borkou, Ennedi Est, Ennedi Ouest, and Tibesti provinces of northern Chad. The Programme Associate will provide technical and operational coordination for DTM's Flow Monitoring (FMP) activities. Key contributions include overseeing migration flow tracking, supervising data collection teams, analyzing migration trends, and fostering partnerships with local authorities and stakeholders. The position aims to ensure accurate and timely data collection and analysis to inform humanitarian responses and policy decisions regarding human mobility in a complex region.
Responsibilities
The Programme Associate will oversee daily Flow Monitoring Point (FMP) activities in northern Chad, ensuring data quality, consistency, and completeness. Responsibilities include organizing and supervising field teams, conducting regular field monitoring missions, and enforcing DTM methodologies and tools. The role involves supporting data collection for migration surveys and ad-hoc assessments, producing weekly and monthly reports on migration dynamics, and analyzing trends, routes, and profiles. The associate will contribute to DTM reports and analytical products, document movements of displaced persons and migrants, and provide regular updates on regional migration events. Training and coaching of data collectors and institutional partners are also key duties, alongside maintaining collaboration with administrative and security authorities and representing DTM in coordination meetings.
Work Experience
A minimum of three years of experience in data collection, migration monitoring, surveys, or data analysis is required. Demonstrated experience in supervising field teams and working in remote or challenging locations is essential. Experience with migration contexts in the Sahara and northern Chad is highly desirable.
Skills
Essential skills include excellent written French, strong analytical and synthesis abilities, advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, Kobo Collect/Kobo Toolbox mastery, experience in preparing analytical reports, and the capacity to conduct technical training. Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data collection methodologies is also crucial. Desirable skills include Microsoft Office 365 proficiency, familiarity with various data collection methods, and experience in participatory mapping and community mobilization.