Senior Data Management Associate
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), established in 1951, is a leading inter-governmental organization dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration. With 174 member states and a presence in over 100 countries, IOM works with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners. This Senior Data Management Associate role is based in Bangkok, Thailand, supporting regional data management efforts under the supervision of the Deputy Regional Director for Operations and the Regional Thematic Specialist (Data and Research).
Job Purpose
The Senior Data Management Associate will play a crucial role in ensuring the coherent, coordinated, and efficient collection, analysis, and utilization of data across the region. This position is vital for upholding IOM and UN data standards, including data protection principles, data foundations, and the UN Data Strategy. The role will leverage technical tools such as the Central Data Warehouse, Data Dictionary, and DTM Data Kit to support data-driven decision-making and operational effectiveness. By managing and enhancing data processes, the associate contributes directly to IOM's mission of promoting humane and orderly migration, providing essential data insights for programmatic and strategic initiatives within the region.
Responsibilities
The Senior Data Management Associate is responsible for supporting the implementation of standardized data collection tools and protocols, ensuring alignment with IOM data standards and technical tools. This includes overseeing the setup and configuration of data collection systems, and ensuring data quality through rigorous monitoring, cleaning, and validation processes. The role involves consolidating data into central data warehouses and providing surge data support to Country Offices. Additionally, the associate will provide clean datasets for analysis, support the development of data dictionaries and metadata, and contribute to data visualization efforts. Capacity building through training national staff on data management techniques and developing training materials are key functions. Collaboration with Regional and Country Offices to ensure data consistency and the exploration of new data technologies to improve practices are also integral to the role.
Work Experience
Required experience includes data management, mapping, and data systems within the humanitarian or development sector, along with thematic and operational field experience including data collection. Proficiency in data-relevant tools such as Excel, Azure, Fabric, SQL, Python or R, GIS (e.g., ArcGIS), data warehousing, and statistical software is essential. Experience working with data engineers, project management, monitoring and evaluation, and strong communication skills for teamwork and independent work are desirable.
Skills
Strong writing and analytical skills; external and internal communication skills fostering teamwork; responsibility and constructive criticism management; continuous learning promotion; clear and adaptive communication; risk anticipation and goal setting; strong technical understanding; collegial team contribution with gender awareness; and awareness of relevant technological solutions.