I. Organizational Context and Scope

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.  

The Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) gathers and analyses data to disseminate critical multi layered information on the mobility, vulnerabilities, and needs of displaced and mobile populations that enables decision makers and responders to provide these populations with better context specific assistance. 

The DTM Support Team, based in headquarters, assembles expertise in operations and coordination, methodology and concept development, mapping and Geographic Information Systems, statistical analysis, database and application system development, and data and information management. The support team has been critical in providing remote and onsite support to DTM field implementation.  

Under the overall supervision of the Global Coordinator for DTM and the direct supervision of the

ICT & Database Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable to support the development, implementation, administration, and maintenance of the global DTM databases and systems in headquarters in particular to support further development and implementation of DTM global Data Dictionary and further applications, ensuring an interoperability to the Central Data Warehouse (CDW) and other database and database management solutions.

II. Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Specific duties and responsibilities will include the following tasks:

1. Support developing, testing and deployment of system components, software and other technology solutions (including. mobile applications) and compilation of business requirements, technical specifications, user and technical documentation and standards for DTM related applications.
2. Support and provide technical data and database management related recommendations into other DTM ongoing information management initiatives and partnerships.
3. Support in coding of system components according to design specifications, corporate standards and best practices and solution design
4. Support in providing technical input and works from the database standpoint to the use of geographic data and administrative divisions in DTM database application systems
5. Support in working with system users to analyze and resolve system defects
6. Technical support in the data collection processes, query, analysis and the overall data management activities to ensure the common data standards and structures are applied and data are managed properly throughout the data management cycle.
7. Support in documentation of relevant database systems and solutions being developed. This includes design documents, standard operating procedures, dataflows, and relevant training materials.
8. Ensure that the implementation of the information management systems and application adhere to IOM Data Protection Policy and Information Technology and Communication (ITC) Policies and Standards, including on system and data security.
9. Perform such other duties as may be assigned

III. Required Qualifications and Experience

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in software engineering or computer Science or a related field from an accredited academic institution with 1 to 2 years of relevant professional experience in system development.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum one year of experience in:
  • Core .NET programming (.NET Framework 4.5 or above)
  • working with database technologies, specifically SQL Server (2016 and above)
• Working knowledge in web application performance tuning
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform an advantage
• Must be fluent in written and oral English

SKILLS

• Skills and experience in user interface development (GUI) including graphic design skills. Proficient in front-end web technologies (such as HTML, CSs, JavaScript, JSON, AJAX, ASP.NET and .NET Core, Bootstrap and Sweetalert)
• Proficient in back-end technologies and frameworks (such as MVC, WCF, C#, LINQ and LINQ2SQL)
• Proficient in Transect-SQL (SQL queries, Stored Procedures)
• Knowledge of Database Management
   

IV. Languages

REQUIRED

External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish).

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

DESIRABLE

Working knowledge of French, Spanish or other UN language is an advantage.
 

V. Competencies

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.

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.
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

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.
 

VI. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Required:

Applicants to the IOM internship programme must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:

a) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent); or

b) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or

c) Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within one year of graduation.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates must submit updated CV and cover letter (in PDF format and only one file with your name and surname, adding portfolio/example of work) to dtmrecruitment@iom.int adding {POSITION_TITLE_AND_LOCATION} in the subject line, no later than {CLOSING DATE}.

 

NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and incomplete applications or submitted in more than one file (CV+cover letter in PDF format) will not be considered