Senior Migration Health Project Assistant (Data Analysis)

Position Title Senior Migration Health Project Assistant (Data Analysis)

Duty Station IOM Philippines – Country Office (Cotabato)

Classification General Service Staff, Grade G-7

Type of Appointment Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start DateAs soon as possible

Closing date 27 September 2024

Context

​​Under the overall supervision of theHead of Sub-Office (HoSO) in Cotabato and direct supervision of the National Migration Health Project Officer (MERLA), the successful candidate is responsible and accountable for supporting the fulfillment of quality implementation of IOM’s health programming in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The candidate is expected to work closely with Ministry of Health (MOH) – BARMM and its local constituents especially in Maguindanao del Sur, Maguindanao del Norte, and Special Geographic Area (SGA) to coordinate quality data collection, analysis, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of the project, in line with IOM standards, policies and commitments.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and analyze data using appropriate statistical and analytical techniques including through the following:
• Clean and organize raw data, ensuring data reliability, and prepare them for analysis;
• Conduct exploratory data analysis examining variance and datasets that provides different narratives, trends and outliers;
• Identify data trends and analytic opportunities that can drive project innovations;
• Suggest data collection and analytics activities that optimize statistical efficiency and quality
• Primary support for knowledge building and management including through the following:
• Identify sources of data, information and verification, related to project implementation;
• Identify and document synthesis of good practices and lessons learned directly linked to the project;
• Conduct quality assurance for all knowledge projects verifying technical soundness and compliance with IOM policies.
• Contribute to the effective implementation of Data Quality Control (DQC)/ Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities such as but not limited to needs and capacity assessment, technical training, monitoring and feedbacking, evaluation, research advocacy and opportunities, collaborating, learning and adapting sessions, with technical guidance from National Migration Health Officer (MERLA).
• Provide direct technical support to implementing MERLA, with guidance from National Migration Health Officer (MERLA), to identify corrective actions and promote continuous learning and adaptation for all components of the health programming.
• Develop and maintain project databases updated and reliable to store and manage the project data, ensuring data security and integrity.
• Plan and implement, with technical guidance form MERLA Officer, capacity building activities to staff and partners on MERLA, including through the development of training activity design and training and evaluation materials.
• Analyse project indicators, accomplishments, evaluation test scores, statistics and data, and support the timely submission of results-based reports and updates in accordance with IOM and donor requirements.
• Support the operationalization of the Accountability to Affected Population (AAP) framework and mechanism and the integration of Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) strategies with technical guidance from PSEA Officer.
• Undertake duty travels in support of the programme and perform other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• University degree in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics or analytics, social sciences, or health statistic-related disciplines from an accredited academic institution with five (5) years of relevant experience; or
• High school degree with minimum seven (7) years of relevant professional experience.
• Relevant accreditation/certification or formal training in areas related to health information, monitoring and evaluation, research methodologies, and data analysis is a distinctive asset.
• Relevant accreditation/certification or formal training in areas related to health information, procurement and supply chain management, health financing and governance, and health insurance system is a distinctive asset.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in programme support, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and coordination of public health activities;
• Experience in the public health and/or health sciences sectors; implementation of health program, health information systems, or health analytics, a distinctive asset;
• Experience in humanitarian or development operations and/or Government Social or Health Services; and
• Experience in liaising with government counterparts, including those in DOH and/or BARMM Ministries.

SKILLS

• Proficiency in statistical software and data management tools;
• Excellent analytical, communication, research, and writing skills with strong computer literacy, especially advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Offices;
• Strong familiarity with the context of BARMM and surrounding areas, knowledge of the issues and programs related to Health Systems at the National and Local (Mindanao) level is highly desirable.

Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

REQUIRED

For this position, fluency in English and Filipino is required (oral and written).

DESIRABLE

Working knowledge of any BARMM language.

For positions in the GS category, proficiency in one of the local language(s) may also be required, as specified in the VN/SVN.

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.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. – 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.

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.
• 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 online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Php91,257.17 per month

Application Deadline: 09/27/2024