EDUCATION
- Master’s degree Public Health, Epidemiology, Health sciences, Statistics or Social sciences or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience and preferable exposure to public health, epidemiology, health or social sciences; or
University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
Professional certification on MS SQL and Power BI an advantage.Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
EXPERIENCE
- Proven experience working and managing large and complex databases as source for analysis and reporting.
- Experience in the development of data validation processes, and reporting dashboards to closely monitor data issues, data quality, summary reports and health indicators.
- Implementing data ETL, management and processing procedures using MS SQL, STATA, ODBC, Power BI and/or other.
- Experience with business intelligence tools and systems like MS Power BI for data visualization, data modelling, monitoring, validation, reporting and statistics.
- Conduct of health research, participation in research report preparation and implementation of data processing and analysis for research purposes.
- Experience or participation in migration health research.
- Experience in training and supervising the development and implementation of database management procedures, regular data and indicators reporting, and data quality control and monitoring procedures and tools.
- Work experience or consulting with government and international health agencies.
- Experience as co-investigator for public health research/statistical projects.
SKILLS
- Ability to harmonize and standardize data from various data sources and formats.
- In-depth understanding of data and statistical principles, methods and software packages necessary for data analysis (descriptive, inferential, univariate and multivariate analysis) with special focus on health and demographics.
- Comprehensive understanding of business processes and requirements to capture required data and generate appropriate statistics and health indicators.
- Expert knowledge of data validation and quality control mechanisms, data collection protocols and standard procedures.
- Excellent computer skills in mathematical or statistical software such as STATA, EPI INFO, R, SPSS, and/or SAS, and in data management, reporting, visualization and business intelligence systems/software such as MS SQL, Power BI, PowerPivot or Tableau.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Access and Power Point.
- Excellent organization and analytical skills, attention to details, and ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, medical and IT professionals, and subject matter experts.
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
Managerial Competencies - Behavioural indicators – Level 2
Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.
Notes
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 certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.
- 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, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
- IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link official source link). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
- No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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