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Position Title               :           DTM Operations Assistant (Flow Monitoring)

Duty Station                :           Ranong, Thailand

Classification               :           General Service Staff (G3), (THB 49,198.25 per month)

Type of Appointment  :            Special Short Term Contract, 9-month with possibility of extension

Desired Start Date      :           As soon as possible

Closing Date               :           31 October 2019

Reference Code          :           SVN054/2019

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.

1. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE:

The Asia Regional Migration Program is a regional project which aims to strengthen the capacities and resources of Governments in Asia to manage complex migration flows in the region and to support migrants in vulnerable and crisis situations, through enhanced structures, policies, processes, safe and legal migration pathways, and effective partnerships at the national, sub-regional, and regional levels. In Thailand, IOM implements this program in close cooperation and partnership with the Ministry of Labour, the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS), the Immigration Bureau and other key government counterparts.

Under the framework of this program, IOM has been implementing flow monitoring activities in Tak Province, Thailand, as well as in Cambodia and Lao People’s Democratic Republic, in order to develop a better understanding of human mobility patterns and vulnerabilities of migrant populations transiting through key border crossing points into Thailand. IOM will soon begin roll out of flow monitoring activities in Ranong Province.

Under the overall supervision of the Asia Regional Migration Program Coordinator in Bangkok and the direct supervision of the DTM Coordinator in Ranong, the successful candidate will provide operational support to the establishment and implementation of flow monitoring activities across various project sites in Ranong Province.

2. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Particularly, he/she will carry out the following duties:

• Provide support to data collection operations in the context of flow monitoring activities being undertaken in Ranong Province.
• Support the identification, recruitment, training and direct supervision of enumerators and key informants, and regularly monitor data collection methods and quality of collected data.
• Travel to areas of operation in Ranong Province to support the harmonization of relevant tools and practices, and to build capacities of enumerators and key informants implementing flow monitoring activities.
• Support the regular update and improvement of flow monitoring activities in relation to the evolving situation and operations in the field.
• Liaise with IOM colleagues and partners on relevant information management and reporting issues, tools and initiatives.
• Contribute to regular reporting on and dissemination of information gathered through flow monitoring activities in Ranong Province.
• Demonstrate commitment to the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (PSEA) and ensure mainstreaming of PSEA in flow monitoring operations.
• Perform such duties and travels as may be assigned by the direct supervisor.

3. DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES:

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 ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies

• 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 agree.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for 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.

4. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• University degree in social sciences, law, political science or related field.
• At least two years of relevant experience in data collection and/or information management activities, preferably with an international or intergovernmental organization working on issues related to migrants and vulnerable populations in Thailand.
• Strong  interpersonal  skills  and  ability  to  maintain  trust  and  good  working relationship with counterparts.
• Demonstrated experience in liaising with government officials and in coordinating activities with NGOs and government partners.
• Experience in organizing and coordinating workshops and trainings.
• Team-oriented, but with capacity to work independently.
• Personal commitment, efficiency, and flexibility.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, and ability to deliver under tight timelines;
• Excellent analytical abilities.
• Strong interest in the issue of labour migration and anti-trafficking in persons.
• Solid understanding of the norms of professional ethics.
• Experience in working effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from various cultures and professional backgrounds.
• Commitment to the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (PSEA).
• Fully computer literate.
• Good writing, communication and negotiation skills.

5. LANGUAGES

Excellent command of Thai and English. Knowledge of Burmese will be considered a significant advantage.

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 neighboring 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 neighboring 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 October 31, 2019 at the latest. The form can be downloaded from http://thailand.iom.int/sites/default/files/Recruitment/IOM%20Personal%20History%20Form%20with%20Declaration.xls Kindly indicate the reference code SVN054/2019 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 http://thailand.iom.int/);

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting period:

From 18.10.2019 to 31.10.2019