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• Coordinate and supervise the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
  response under the Better Migration Management (BMM) Programme in Uganda,
  implementing all DTM components that might be deemed necessary (mobility
  tracking, flow monitoring, surveys and registrations).
• Ensure the timely production of all reporting and outputs of data
  collection, on behalf of the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) to be
  shared with various audiences.
• Ensure the provision of timely, accurate and adequate information to
  all relevant stakeholders on an ad hoc and regular basis regarding
  movements, new displacements, and protection trends while paying special
  attention to situation of vulnerable groups like the children, elderly and
  disabled.
• Coordinate field data collection on the humanitarian situation of
  Displaced Persons and through existing regional DTM focal points, data
  enumerators, and explore linkages with Non-Governmental Organisation
  (NGOs) in the field.
• Implement cross-border flow monitoring activities at transit points,
  linking flow monitoring in Uganda with neighbouring countries.
• Support the nexus between humanitarian and development needs and
  durable solutions by providing technical information and data on the root
  causes of displacement in areas of origin, access to services, phases of
  displacement, etc. to be used for development-focused interventions around
  livelihoods and durable solutions.
• Assist with strengthening the referral mechanism for specific and
  community-level protection cases / issues in collaboration with United
  Nations (UN) agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) dealing
  with protection of vulnerable groups and through existing mechanisms, e.g.
  Protection / Child Protection (CP), Gender Based Violence (GBV) sector
  working groups.
• Organize appropriate training for DTM teams on a variety of issues
  including protection, multi-sectoral analysis, data collection,
  technological solutions to strengthen data collection, data protection,
  etc.
• Organize and participate in field visits to areas of population movements,
  to collect information through community assessments, focus group
  discussions and individual interviews.
• Ensure the maintenance of organized database(s) and reporting
  mechanisms for all information collected on population movements directly
  collected by DTM.
• Facilitate the integration of protection/gender issues and attention
  to specific women/girl’s and children’s rights issues (vulnerable groups)
  within all DTM activities.
• Uphold the integration of IOM’s data protection principles and best
  practices on humanitarian data protection and ethical use of data across
  all DTM data management, sharing and dissemination activities. Bring
  issues of non-compliance to the attention of the supervisor.
• Participate in relevant interagency meetings (Government, UN,
  I/NGOs, other partners), including sector, working groups and task force
  meetings to represent DTM and follow up on resulting action points and
  recommendations; take and share meeting minutes with relevant
  units/colleagues.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

• The ideal candidate for the International Organization for Migration
  IOM Programme Officer (DTM) job opportunity should hold a Master’s degree
  in Computer Science, Social Science, Information Management, Disaster Risk
  Management or a related field 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
• Relevant professional experience in the field is required;
• Experience in Information Management or Disaster Risk management is
  required;
• Experience working in international organizations, humanitarian
  community and familiarity with the humanitarian reform and cluster approach;
• Experience in project management and implementation;
• Experience in data collection and providing training on data
  collection and management;
• Experience in writing technical requirements documents,
  translating/planning specifications to technical briefs for data
  capture/analysis and compiling diverse datasets;
• Experience in the development and implementation of population
  database a distinct advantage;
• Working experience in the region is an asset.
• Languages:  Fluency in English is required. Working
  knowledge of Swahili is an advantage.

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes
  individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion
  wherever possible.
• 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.

• 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 action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open
  communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and
  motivational way.

• 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 potential.
• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of
  trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best
  and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the
  Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

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