Reporting Officer (IBM)

Job Description

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity. Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates: 1. Internal candidates 2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states: Antigua and Barbuda; Aruba (Netherlands); Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Curaçao; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu Second tier candidates include: All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Responsibilities

Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Analyze context and collect data regarding the gaps and needs from the field to support the
preparation of project proposals and the annual report.
2. Provide specific inputs to support the development of relevant tools such as thematic
assessments, beneficiary lists, IBM IBG (Immigration and Border Management Unit) updates,
factsheets.
3. Draft specific inputs to contribute to regular and timely donor reporting and generate
comprehensive tracking reports of the programme implementation to the Project Officer.
4. Utilize mission’s data from the field and produce factsheets and info graphs.
5. Provide specific inputs to support the development of project proposals and concept notes in
line with donor priorities and IBM IBG Programme strategies in close coordination with the
Senior Regional Programme Manager.
6. Track and provide information from data requests received from IOM (IOM RO and other
missions) and external staff (Resident Coordinator Officer (RCO), working group etc.) in close
coordination with the Senior Regional Programme Manager.
7. Liaise with IOM Focal persons, humanitarian sector counterparts and implementing partners
to assist with the implementation of field operations.
8. Carry out preliminary analyses and draft specific inputs to support the expansion of IBM IBG
programming.
9. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Educational Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Developmental Studies, Humanitarian Development, or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or
• University degree in the above fields with two years of relevant professional experience.

Experience Requirements

• Experience supporting project development, scientific or academic writing, as well as routine reporting;
• Relevant experience with lOM/UN or another international organization is considered an advantage

Additional Requirements

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
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). Working knowledge of French
is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process,
which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Notes:
 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database
(https://whed.net/home.php).

Skills

• Excellent research, writing, communication, and analytical skills; ability to prepare clear and concise reports; personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility;
• Excellent communication skills: capable to share ideas and explain results to all levels of the Organization and stakeholders
• Ability to read quantitative findings from different data collection exercises and translate it into meaningful information and narrative;
•  Knowledge of migration-related issues particularly with regard to the East and Horn of Africa;
•  Ability to present reports to different pools of stakeholders (donors, governments, academics, practitioners, etc.).