Protection Associate (Program Support)

1. Contribute to and assist in the implementation and maintenance of Protection data management system and feeding into response activities included in the Regional Refugee Response Plan activities and IOM crisis response plan in Moldova.                                                                 
2. Manage technically and contribute to the maintenance of multiple data collection processes and reporting mechanisms, including data quality control for 5W inputs/outputs, data entries, and data consolidation for programmatic purposes, including using database and software.             
3. Act as Focal Point on management of data collection tools with a focus on KOBO, ensuring all data collected by the Protection Team and Implementing Partners (IPs) is cleaned and stored into once centralized database and up to date for reporting purposes while ensuring capacity building and continuous coaching to enumerators.
4. In close coordination with the Protection Coordinator (Operations) and Program Support Unit (PSU), collect, compile and analyse data on programme indicators related to the preparation of assessments, project narrative and final reports, and other informal materials.
5. Present the data collected in user-friendly formats (e.g. reports, maps and other information products), utilizing the latest data visualization and mapping technologies;
6. Work in close collaboration with the MiMOSA Focal Point, IOM’s case management system and act as Focal Point to ensure the implementation of IOM’s data protection principles; 
7. Undertake duty travel, as necessary;
8. Perform such other dutiesas may be assigned. 

   EDUCATION

   • School diploma from an accreditate educational institution and 5 years of relevant experience or;
   • Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Political Sciences or a related field from an accredited academic institutions with 2 years of relevant professional experience.

     EXPERIENCE

     • Demonstrated skills in MS Office applications and inDesign, database manage and/or statistical software packages such as SPSS or STATA;
     • Demonstrated experience in understanding, developing, and monitoring data collection methodologies;
     • Proven skills in translating data into technical briefs for data capture and analysis as well as donor’s briefing;
     • Ability to compile and holistically analyse diverse datasets and experience with handling confidential data. 
     • Proven ability to manipulate data by using standard tabulation and statistical software packages (PowerBI, R, SPSS, Atlas, Nvivo, Stata, etc.).
     • Experience with mobile data collection platforms such as kobo tool box, ODK etc.
     • Excellent organizational skills, and proven ability to produce quality work accurately and concisely according to set deadlines;
     • Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues of varied cultural and professional backgrounds.

       SKILLS

       • Knowledge of data collection, analysis and reporting.
       • Knowledge of migration- and protection-related subject areas, as dealt with by the Organization in the Republic of Moldova 
       • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, personal commitment, efficiency and flexibility.
       • Good level of computer literacy.
       • Ability to work under pressure and difficult conditions
       • Experience in working in multi-cultural environment is preferred.
          

         Languages 

         REQUIRED

         For all applicants, fluency in English and Romanian is required (oral and written). 

         DESIRABLE

         Working knowledge of Russian is desirable. 

         SECTION 6

         Competencies[1]

         The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

         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.

         📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

         ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

         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 1

         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
         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.
     • This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
   • Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. Vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates will be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination.
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[1] Competencies and respective levels should be drawn from the Competency Framework of the Organization.