DTM Senior Information Management Assistant

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of DTM Coordinator or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Senior IM Assistant (DTM) will

• Support the planning, design, and implementation of integrated and interoperable mechanism for data collection and information management across all DTM activities to ensure accurate and reliable data is collected, stored, and submitted in a timely manner to be further processed. • Support DTM Coordinator to ensure effective information management workflows in relation to DTM implementation; ensure regular monitoring as per agreed timelines; prepare activities status and progress reports. • Provide information management support to other CO units and relevant IOM operations.
• Ensure the effective use of the designated DTM information systems, including offline and online platforms, application tools, and other systems to manage the implementation of information management mechanism. • Support in the supervision of data collection processes and the overall data management activities, including encoding, storing, and transferring data, as well as processing and supporting the analysis of the collected data and information locally. • Ensure timely preparation and generation of local level information and GIS products, and support on information sharing and dissemination to all relevant channels. • Identify gaps on data and information relevant to the programme implementation and contribute to the preparation of project proposals aiming to address such needs. • Develop and conduct training modules for stakeholders as required for the implementation of information management mechanism to ensure smooth roll out. • Coordinate the development and enhancement of integrated methodology for data collection and generation of information products, such as maps, comprehensive analysis reports, factsheets, dashboards etc., as required and needed by programmes. • Ensure that the implementation of the information management systems and application adhere to Information Technology and Communication Policies and Standards. • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to IOM; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to IOM procedures and rules. • Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and IOM in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making. • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills. • Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment. • Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work. • Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely. • Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort. • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement.

• Information Management, humanitarian operations; management and coordination of information flows, database management including collection, storing, processing, and analysing data to generate information products; • University degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Social Sciences, or a related field from an accredited academic institution; • Experience in database management, data analysis and GIS; • Experience with handling confidential data; • Experience in advanced data visualization and information design skills. • In-depth knowledge of the latest technological developments in information technology and information systems and proven skills to analyse statistical information and database management; • Advanced technical skills in Microsoft Office; ArcGIS; • Demonstrated experience in use of statistical analysis software such as R programming, Stata, SQL or SPSS; • Ability to formulate IM-related technical requirements and operating procedures; • Ability to translate planning-specifications into technical briefs for data capture and analysis, and vice versa; • Ability to compile and holistically analyse diverse datasets; • Demonstrated understanding of different data collection methodologies; • Knowledge and understanding of relational data theory; • Excellent oral and written skills in English and Thai; Ability to communicate in Lao, Myanmar or Khmer languages is an advantage; • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; • Have affinity with or interest in migration and related research, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Geography and climate Located in South-East Asia, Thailand is bordered by Malaysia and the Gulf of Thailand to the south, Myanmar and the Andaman Sea to the west, Cambodia to the east and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to the north and northeast. Thailand covers about 513,000 square kilometres, stretching approximately 1,715 kilometres from north to south and 915 kilometres at its widest point from east to west. Bangkok, known as Krung Thep (City of Angels) in Thai, has been the capital since 1782. It has grown rapidly in recent years. Bangkok, with its huge and diverse population, its shopping centres and high-rise office buildings, its many Western-style apartment buildings, and its cosmopolitan sophistication, is truly an international city, but it still retains temple compounds, Chinese shophouses and a vibrant street life.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan.