Senior Field and Operations Associate (Gaza Response)
Organizational Context
Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a UN-related organization dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration. It works with partners to save lives, protect people on the move, and facilitate regular migration pathways. The organization fosters an inclusive and supportive workplace, aiming to maximize the potential of migration and enhance support for migrants.
Job Purpose
The Senior Field and Operations Associate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and ensuring the quality of field operations and data collection activities for the Needs and Population Monitoring (NPM) programme within the Country Office. This role operates under the supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator and the Programme Coordinator - Needs and Population Monitoring (NPM) Officer, collaborating with relevant units at the Country, Regional, and Headquarters levels. The position is crucial for informing programme planning and decision-making through the analysis and presentation of migration-related data and developments.
Responsibilities
The role involves researching, analyzing, and presenting migration data and developments to inform programme planning. Key duties include monitoring budget expenditures, leading and coordinating field activities and data collection, and supervising multi-location field teams. This includes providing operational guidance, training, performance feedback, and ensuring adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The Associate will liaise with local authorities and humanitarian partners for operational coordination and contribute to weekly and ad-hoc operational updates. Responsibilities also encompass conducting quality control of collected data, preparing correspondence and reports for internal and donor purposes, and documenting best practices and lessons learned to improve operations. Additionally, the role includes supervising and training reporting staff and enumerators on data protection principles.
Work Experience
Required experience includes data/information management and team coordination. The role also requires experience in liaising with governmental authorities, international institutions, UN agencies, and NGOs. Experience working with vulnerable groups such as migrants and refugees is essential. Prior experience with international humanitarian organizations or in a multicultural setting is advantageous.
Skills
Proficiency in data verification, cleaning, and processing is necessary. The role requires data analysis capabilities and computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and Access. Familiarity with mobile data collection technologies and GPS is an advantage. Contextual and geographical knowledge of Gaza and the West Bank is also required.