ThaiNGO

Open to Internal and External Candidates

     Reference Code     :    CFCV009/2017

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.

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator (Migrant Assistance) and the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission of IOM Thailand, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing a regional data collection tool, and assisting in the cleaning, refinement and analysis of databases and reporting of results to support information management.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Specific duties and responsibilities will include the following tasks:

1. Support the capturing, storing and sharing of humanitarian knowledge; analyse information received from IOM’s field offices; and generate a number of relevant documents.

2. Assist in undertaking research to support and enhance IOM’s data collection tools and analyze incoming data.

3. Contribute to regular reporting on and dissemination of information gathered by the field missions.

4. Prepare draft technical reports, statistical analyses, information bulletins and other relevant information related to the project.

5. Provide technical support to field missions in the development, implementation and evaluation of the data tool and other information management activities.

6. Develop new or revise current survey and assessment forms, queries and reports as required.

7. Assist in the coordination of internal and external capacity-building initiatives.

8. Design and organize regular training sessions on the data collection tool and on the job training to project staff in the region in order to promote adherence to agreed standards of implementation; encourage widespread use of appropriate data collection methods; and gather feedback regarding the effectiveness of these methods.

9. Assist in data entry, database use and troubleshooting.

10. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• University degree in Statistics or related field, or, alternatively, an equivalent combination of related education and professional experience.
• Excellent knowledge of statistics, survey and assessment methodologies.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, efficiency and flexibility.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Attention to detail and quality and capacity to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and creative thinking.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.

Languages

Fluency in English

Required Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Accountability – Meets deadline, cost, and quality requirements for outputs
• Client Orientation – Identifies the immediate and peripheral clients of own work
• Continuous Learning – Demonstrates interest in improving relevant skills
• Communication – Writes clearly and effectively, adjusting wording to the intended audience
• Creativity and Initiative – Proactively develops new ways to resolve problems
• Leadership and Negotiation – Convinces others to share resources
• Performance Management – Provides constructive feedback to colleagues
• Planning and Organizing – Identifies priority activities and assignments for self and others
• Professionalism - Effectively applies knowledge of migration issues within organizational context
• Teamwork – Actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team environment
• Technological Awareness – Learns about developments in available technology
• Resource Mobilization – Establishes realistic resource requirements to meet IOM needs

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications along with a duly completed IOM Personal History Form to the IOM Bangkok Human Resources Unit at e-mail bkkrecruitment@iom.int by June 09, 2017 at the latest. The form can be downloaded from http://thailand.oim.info/sites/default/files/Recruitment/IOM%2BPersonal%2BHistory%2BForm%2B%282012%29.xls Kindly indicate the reference code CFCV009/2017 followed by your full name in the subject line.

Applications should include: a) a cover letter, indicating the dates of availability; b) a curriculum vitae; c) a duly completed IOM Personal History Form (may be downloaded from thailand.iom.int);

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting period:

From 26.05.2017 to 09.06.2017

Closing Date               :      19 April 2026 (11:59 PM, Bangkok Time)