Expedited: Programme Officer (Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)) (P)
Organizational Context
IOM, established in 1951, is a leading UN agency promoting humane and orderly migration. Present in Myanmar since 2005, it works with partners to manage migration, provide humanitarian assistance, and address practical solutions. The organization supports governments and migrants, driving solutions to displacement and facilitating regular migration pathways. This role supports IOM's Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) programme in Myanmar.
Job Purpose
The Programme Officer (DTM) supports all facets of the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) programme in Myanmar, reporting to the Chief of Mission and Senior Programme Coordinator. This role is crucial for enhancing data collection and analysis on population mobility, displacement, and multisectoral needs, directly contributing to the humanitarian response in a country facing multifaceted crises. The position involves close coordination with regional and headquarters DTM teams, as well as the in-country Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) team. The purpose is to ensure timely and accurate data to inform humanitarian efforts and support vulnerable populations, aligning with IOM's mandate to promote orderly and humane migration and provide assistance to those in need.
Responsibilities
The Programme Officer (DTM) is responsible for coordinating and monitoring DTM activities and field assessments, utilizing multi-layered data collection techniques to gather timely information on displacement, population mobility, movement flows, and returnee assessments. This includes participating in the development and implementation of data collection and analysis exercises aligned with the DTM strategic plan. The role involves identifying and proposing solutions for improving data collection, analysis procedures, and methodological effectiveness. Key duties include developing information products such as analytical reports, displacement profiles, maps, and guidelines. The officer will manage the field reporting mechanism, ensure daily updates are cross-checked and disseminated, and facilitate the integration of cross-cutting issues like disability inclusion, protection, and gender perspectives into DTM activities. They will also support data protection principles, manage logistical and administrative arrangements, organize training for DTM staff and partners, and participate in meetings with partners and local authorities.
Work Experience
Required experience includes emergency response, humanitarian assistance, and early recovery activities. The role also demands experience in data collection, research, and report writing, along with familiarity with data protection guidelines and principles. Experience in project implementation within a humanitarian context is essential. Additionally, experience in writing technical documents, translating specifications into technical briefs for data capture/analysis, and compiling diverse datasets is necessary.
Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required. Expertise in data collection tools such as Kobo and Open Data Kit (ODK) is essential. Knowledge of UN, IOM, and other international organizations' mandates and programmes in humanitarian assistance is necessary. Familiarity with graphic design using the Adobe suite of tools is advantageous. Knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS and other GIS-related software is also considered an advantage.