VN Mobility: Data Scientist Programme Officer (P)

Entry Mid Programme & Policy

Overview

Contribute to human trafficking data standards development.

You have:

• Master’s degree in Migration Studies, Economics, International Relations, Law, Development Studies, International Affairs, Political Science or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or, Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in research and data analysis, including both quantitative and qualitative methods;
• Experience supporting data-related projects or initiatives, including data collection, processing, or reporting;
• Experience contributing to knowledge products or research outputs, such as reports, briefs, or analytical papers;
• Experience supporting stakeholder engagement activities, such as consultations, workshops, or trainings with partners;
• Demonstrated research background with knowledge/experience of quantitative and qualitative analysis;
• Demonstrated drafting and reporting skills, including preparation of technical and analytical documents;
• Ability to work effectively in a team and with diverse stakeholders, including government and partner organizations;
• Excellent knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Word; knowledge of statistical analysis software such as SPSS, R or STATA.
• Fluency in English is required (oral and written).
• Working knowledge of French or Spanish is an advantage.

Contract

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Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

This Vacancy Notice is part of IOM’s competitive mobility exercise, open for applications from internal and internal-equivalent candidates only.

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the overall supervision of the Head of the Protection Unit and the direct supervision of the Data Analysis Officer, the Data Scientist Programme Support Officer will be responsible for supporting the development and roll-out of the first international standards and guidance on human trafficking administrative data, as well as the supporting production of new evidence based of such data.

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree in Migration Studies, Economics, International Relations, Law, Development Studies, International Affairs, Political Science or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
• Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Experience in research and data analysis, including both quantitative and qualitative methods;
• Experience supporting data-related projects or initiatives, including data collection, processing, or reporting;
• Experience contributing to knowledge products or research outputs, such as reports, briefs, or analytical papers;
• Experience supporting stakeholder engagement activities, such as consultations, workshops, or trainings with partners; and,
• Experience with human trafficking preferred.

Skills

• Demonstrated research background with knowledge/experience of quantitative and qualitative analysis;
• Demonstrated drafting and reporting skills, including preparation of technical and analytical documents;
• Ability to work effectively in a team and with diverse stakeholders, including government and partner organizations; and,
• Excellent knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Word; knowledge of statistical analysis software such as SPSS, R or STATA.

Languages

All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Working knowledge of French or Spanish is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

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

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains 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.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural 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 for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation. This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

Appointment will be subject to all clearances, including medical and security as well as accreditation, any residency or visa requirements. Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and any forms of discrimination. IOM is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.

IOM conducts reference checks and background verification, including through system wide databases such as ClearCheck, to help ensure that candidates have no record of misconduct, including on sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, or fraud. Candidates are expected to uphold these standards and principles at all times.

IOM does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process—whether for application, interview, processing, training, or otherwise—and does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM WAVE system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

Responsibilities

1. Contribute to the development of the first international standards and guidance on the definition, collection, management, and safe use of human trafficking data.
2. Support the consultative process of data standard development with central government agencies and National Governmetn Organizations (NGOs), in coordination with IOM and UNODC offices throughout (including bilateral consultations and workshops).
3. Support the development and publication of a training curriculum for governments, based on the new data standards, including through publishing content on CTDC and other platforms. Ensure complementarity with, and contribution to, other IOM capacity building programmes, including the Essentials of Migration Management and data capacity building programmes led by IOM’s Global Migration Data Analysis Centre (GMDAC).
4. Assist in organizing and facilitating trainings to government stakeholders as well as whole-of-society trainings using aforementioned curriculum as well as materials developed by the rest of the team.
5. Support the development and expansion of the CTDC through the integration of new datasets, with a focus on organizations and countries targeted for trainings and capacity building. Contribute to the development of new content and features on priority topics and countries.
6. Support the production of new knowledge products on priority policy topics with select research partners and other stakeholders.
7. Contribute to the production of research products and tools and coordinate research cooperation with other partners.
8. Undertake duty travel, as necessary.
9. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

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