Program Assistant (Data Analyst and Reporting) at International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• First level Degree or Diploma in IT, Business Administration.

• Minimum four (4) years of experience in related field

• Previous work experience with an International Organization and NGOs dealing with refugees would be a strong advantage.

• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal relationship skills;

• Hard working, good team player, dedicated, ability to monitor and follow up pending matters

• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with minimum supervision

• IOM Functional competencies required: effective communicator, successful negotiator, creative analytical thinker. Active learner, team player and cross cultural facilitator

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and internet applications, Microsoft Outlook, Access and PowerPoint

• Advanced knowledge of mobile data collection especially ODK and KOBO

• Experience in using software programs such as Excel, STATA, SPSS and SAS for data analysis;

• Basic knowledge of GIS tools and relational databases( e.g. SQL Server-Spatial);

Experience

• Previous experience in relevant profession such as public information, administration, logistics, or project administration preferred.

• Previous experience with UN and International Agencies, International and Local NGOs preferred.

• Strong knowledge of computer applications, especially MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Access.

Languages

• Excellent command of spoken and written English and Kiswahili. Knowledge of French and/or Arabic or Somalia is an advantage

Required Competencies

Behavioural

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Accountability- Accepts and gives constructive criticism

• Client Orientation- Identifies the immediate and peripheral clients of own work

• Continuous Learning- Contributes to colleagues' learning

• Communication - Actively shares relevant information

• Creativity and Initiative - Actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services

• Leadership and Negotiation - Convinces others to share resources

• Performance Management - Provides constructive feedback to colleagues

• Planning and Organizing - Sets clear and achievable goals consistent with agreed priorities for self and others

• Professionalism - Masters subject matter related to responsibilities

• Teamwork - Actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team environment

• Technological Awareness - Learns about developments in available technology

• Resource Mobilization - Establishes realistic resource requirements to meet IOM needs.