National Information Management Officer (Port Sudan) – IOM

Job Description

Organization	International Organization for Migration
Job Title	National Information Management Officer
Location	Port Sudan, Sudan
Classification	NO-A
Type of Appointment	One-year fixed term with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date	As soon as possible
Closing Date	December 03, 2024

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and
works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated
to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and
advice to governments and migrants

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and external candidates are
eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered
as first-tier candidates

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the mission Information Management (IM) Officer, the successful
candidate will support the IOM Sudan mission-wide information management, data analysis, reports
production and tools design. Furthermore, the incumbent will work in close coordination with the
Programme Manager of the Migrant Protection and Integration (MPx) unit and with the coordinator of
the Programme Support Unit (PSU).

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Collect, clean, verify and analyse data submitted by the implementing teams and verify timely
   data entry to the IM systems – RIMS, MRCIS and MIMOSA, pertaining to migrant protection
   and the overall mission protection work.
2. Coordinate with the IM, M&E, and reporting staff members from different units and projects to
   support them with quality and timely data that fulfils the reporting requirements.
3. Lead the data collection and management system of the Migrant Resource and Response
   Centers (MRRCs), facilitate overall data entry requirements and support each MRRC unit and
   its staff with necessary technical guidance.
4. Support the development of scheduled and ad hoc reports, infographics, visualizations and maps.
5. Assist in creating, designing and maintaining web report tools and web applications developed
   in Power BI and ArcGIS.
6. Support in building the IM capacity of the Sudan mission staff members.
7. Promote the consistent use of RIMS and MiMOSA across the mission, in line with relevant
   instructions and internal guidance notes.
8. Verify the integrity and availability of IM data systems, including proper backup/restore systems,
   data validation and security procedures.
9. Develop SQL queries, functions, scripts, and stored procedures to retrieve and update the
   database.
10. Maintain proper archiving/saving of the data collected and equipment used in the field per
    established procedures.
11. Keep information confidential as per IOM’s Data Protection Guidelines and strengthen
    collaborative relationships with other department staff and project team members.
12. Perform other duties as they might be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in information management, Computer Science, Information Communication
  Technology or a related field from an accredited academic institution, or
• Bachelor’s degree in the above-mentioned fields with 2 years of relevant professional
  experience.

Experience

• At least two years of experience in data cleaning, analysis and reporting, preferably on
  migrant projects.
• At least two years of experience using the following tools: Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel,
  Power BI, and SQL Server.
• At least two years of experience in systems analysis and development, data modelling and SQL
  programming.
• At least one year of experience developing and maintaining data systems with ODK/Kobo.
• Experience in RESTful web service APIs and modular user interfaces on an application
  framework/platform – Drupal, Symfony, and React is an advantage.
• Experience with IOM or UN agencies is an advantage
• Knowledge of migration crises and settings is an advantage

Skills

• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Languages

• Fluency in English is required (oral and written).
• Fluency in the local language/s of the duty station is also required.
• Working knowledge of any UN Official language(s) and/or language(s) identified by the Country
  Office.

Required Competencies

Values- all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity respects and promotes individual and cultural differences;
  encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency maintain high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent
  with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism demonstrates the ability to work in a composed, competent and committed
  manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioral indicators level 2

• Teamwork develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to
  achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely
  manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and
  innovate.
• Accountability takes ownership of achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes
  responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains
  complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Other:

• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to the availability
  of funding.
• IOM has zero tolerance with discrimination and does not discriminate to HIV/AIDS status.
• This position is open to ONLY Sudanese nationals.
• Vacancy close at 23:59 local time Port Sudan, Sudan on the respective closing date. No late
  applications will be accepted.

How to apply

Kindly send the following document to: [email protected]

1. Cover Letter
2. CV
3. Personal History Form (PHF)
   https://sudan.iom.int/sites/g/files/tmzbdl1606/files/personal-history-form-sudan.docx
   Any application that does not comply with the above-mentioned instructions will be
   automatically excluded from the process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
   Posting period:
   From 26.11.2024 to 03.12.2024
   No Fees:
   IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview processing,
   training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.