Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator, and in close coordination with the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) team at the Regional Office in Dar-es-Salaam, the Programme Officer (Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)) will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the DTM in the United Republic of Tanzania.

Responsibilities

1. Coordinate and monitor the implementation of DTM activities under the RE2CLID project, ensuring alignment with project objectives related to disaster displacement, climate-induced mobility, preparedness, and durable solutions.

2. Support the Information Management (IM) cycle for DTM components, including methodology design, contextual adaptation of tools, data collection, analysis, and reporting and dissemination, in coordination with the Regional DTM Coordinator and Regional Data Hub and ensure that all data processes comply with IOM data protection principles and responsible data management standards.

3. Liaise with government counterparts, UN agencies, clusters, NGOs, research institutions, and other relevant stakeholders on displacement data and IM-related matters, and participate in relevant coordination forums as required.

4. Support DTM field operations, including planning, recruitment, training of enumerators and field staff and assist with deployments, access coordination, troubleshooting and partner engagement to support timely and effective implementation.

5. Contribute to ensuring the quality, consistency, and integrity of DTM data through regular data reviews, validation processes, and feedback to field and IM teams.

6. Support the timely production, dissemination, and use of DTM analytical outputs in line with IOM DTM standards and RE2CLID reporting requirements.

7. Monitor contextual developments and emerging information needs, and support adaptations to DTM implementation to inform evidence-based decision-making.

8. Support the organization and delivery of capacity-building activities, including trainings and workshops for IOM staff, government officials, and partners on DTM concepts, methodologies, tools, analysis and operational use of the findings.

9. Support the Mission in promoting the uptake and institutionalization of DTM and information management tools among national authorities and partners to strengthen displacement data systems and national capacity for evidence-based planning and response

10. Support the coordination and deployment of DTM short-term technical support (TDYs) and participate in field missions as required to reinforce surge implementation, technical support, and monitoring.

11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Development Studies, Development Management, Disaster Risk Management, International Relations, Political Science, Statistics, or a related discipline from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
• University 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 information management, including supporting the design, coordination, and implementation of data collection and analysis systems in humanitarian, development, or migration contexts;
• Demonstrated experience in data collection, applied research, statistical analysis, and analytical report writing;
• Experience supporting the translation of operational and analytical requirements into technical specifications, including the development of data collection tools, methodologies;
• Strong computer literacy, including advanced use of Microsoft Office particularly Excel, and familiarity with data collection, analysis, visualization, and mapping tools such as Kobo, Power BI, ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar platforms is required;
• Experience working on migration, displacement, disaster risk management, or humanitarian assistance programmes;
• Knowledge of the East Africa regional context, with exposure to the United Republic of Tanzania; and,
• Prior experience with the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) or similar large-scale displacement or mobility tracking systems is a strong advantage.

Skills

• Solid computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office package (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
• Knowledge of graphic design using the Adobe suite of tools; and,
• Expertise in data collection tools, e.g., Kobo and ODK.

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 another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) or Kiswahili 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.

• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of DTM activities under the RE2CLID project, ensuring alignment with project objectives related to disaster displacement, climate-induced mobility, preparedness, and durable solutions.
• Support the Information Management (IM) cycle for DTM components, including methodology design, contextual adaptation of tools, data collection, analysis, and reporting and dissemination, in coordination with the Regional DTM Coordinator and Regional Data Hub and ensure that all data processes comply with IOM data protection principles and responsible data management standards.
• Liaise with government counterparts, UN agencies, clusters, NGOs, research institutions, and other relevant stakeholders on displacement data and IM-related matters, and participate in relevant coordination forums as required.
• Support DTM field operations, including planning, recruitment, training of enumerators and field staff and assist with deployments, access coordination, troubleshooting and partner engagement to support timely and effective implementation.
• Contribute to ensuring the quality, consistency, and integrity of DTM data through regular data reviews, validation processes, and feedback to field and IM teams.
• Support the timely production, dissemination, and use of DTM analytical outputs in line with IOM DTM standards and RE2CLID reporting requirements.
• Monitor contextual developments and emerging information needs, and support adaptations to DTM implementation to inform evidence-based decision-making.
• Support the organization and delivery of capacity-building activities, including trainings and workshops for IOM staff, government officials, and partners on DTM concepts, methodologies, tools, analysis and operational use of the findings.
• Support the Mission in promoting the uptake and institutionalization of DTM and information management tools among national authorities and partners to strengthen displacement data systems and national capacity for evidence-based planning and response
• Support the coordination and deployment of DTM short-term technical support (TDYs) and participate in field missions as required to reinforce surge implementation, technical support, and monitoring.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

• Solid computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office package (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
• Knowledge of graphic design using the Adobe suite of tools; and,
• Expertise in data collection tools, e.g., Kobo and ODK.

• Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Development Studies, Development Management, Disaster Risk Management, International Relations, Political Science, Statistics, or a related discipline from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
• University 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 in information management, including supporting the design, coordination, and implementation of data collection and analysis systems in humanitarian, development, or migration contexts;
• Demonstrated experience in data collection, applied research, statistical analysis, and analytical report writing;
• Experience supporting the translation of operational and analytical requirements into technical specifications, including the development of data collection tools, methodologies;
• Strong computer literacy, including advanced use of Microsoft Office particularly Excel, and familiarity with data collection, analysis, visualization, and mapping tools such as Kobo, Power BI, ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar platforms is required;
• Experience working on migration, displacement, disaster risk management, or humanitarian assistance programmes;
• Knowledge of the East Africa regional context, with exposure to the United Republic of Tanzania; and,
• Prior experience with the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) or similar large-scale displacement or mobility tracking systems is a strong advantage.
• 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 another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) or Kiswahili is an advantage.
• Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.