Programme Coordinator (Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)) (P)

The Programme Coordinator will lead the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Programme in Sudan, managing activities such as monitoring population movements, registration of internally displaced persons (IDPs), assessments, and data analysis. The role involves coordination with regional offices, supervision of field teams, and ensuring integration of cross-cutting issues and data protection principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Programme, including emergency related tracking and monitoring of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and returnees.
• Set up DTM mechanisms, including flow monitoring, site assessments and other information gathering systems as defined within the DTM Methodological Framework.
• Develop/adapt population tracking methodologies and other assessments, dissemination and information tools to fit the context and meet the information needs.
• Design IM packages to support emergency coordination bodies as needed.
• Provide timely analysis of available data and produce regular reports, guidelines, lessons learnt, and other information outputs of DTM results for dissemination to other office’s units, government counterparts and humanitarian partners.
• Coordinate field data collection through field enumeration teams and the information management operations including through the database and the Geographical Information System (GIS) teams.
• Supervise the correlation of data collected to facilitate the mapping and analysis of displacement and return data for all the relevant programmes in the mission.
• Lead the design and implementation of assessments and thematic surveys as per programme needs in coordination with the relevant internal and external entity, promote their dissemination and usage among humanitarian and governmental stakeholders.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver trainings on the methodology and operations for IOM staff, operational partners, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and government authorities.
• Ensure the integration of cross cutting and mainstreaming issues including on disability inclusion, protection mainstreaming, accountability to the affected population (AAP), gender perspectives and attention to specific women/girl's and children’s rights issues (vulnerable groups) within DTM activities.
• Ensure the integration of IOM’s data protection principles and best practices on humanitarian data protection and ethical use of data across all Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) data management, sharing and dissemination activities.
• Manage logistical and administrative arrangements for DTM implementation and reporting; ensure constant updates to work plans, expenditures, and budget allocations.
• Provide information and assist with arrangements required for the recruitment of project staff and service providers.
• Develop and maintain operational partnerships with authorities, service providers, agencies, and NGO partners for the proper implementation of DTM activities at all levels.
• Support relationship-building/enhancement with UN agencies, clusters and inter-cluster bodies, international NGOs, and others for improving the quality and relevance of information analysis.
• Participate in relevant meetings and undertake duty travel relating to project/programme assessment, liaison with counterparts, problem solving, negotiations with donors, fundraising and new project/programme ideas development.
• Provide guidance and supervision to staff; monitor staff activities to ensure quality control and adherence to the methodology and the timeframe.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Social Sciences, Information Management or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
• Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
• Experience in project development, management, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience in Information Management or Disaster Risk management.
• Experience in the development and implementation of population database a distinct advantage.
• Working experience in the region is an asset.
• Experience in the field of emergency response and humanitarian assistance and the implementation of early recovery activities.
• Experience at the international level with specialized international agencies (UN agencies, international organizations, and international specialized NGOs) and in complex humanitarian operations.
• Knowledge of UN, IOM, international organizations' and NGOs mandates and programmes in the area of humanitarian assistance to IDPs and conflict affected populations.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office package (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Knowledge of graphic design using Adobe suite of tools.
• Expertise of data collection tools e.g. Kobo and ODK.
• Fluency in English is required (oral and written).
• Working knowledge of Arabic and another official UN language (Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.

Skills

• Project Development
• Project Management
• Project Implementation
• Project Coordination
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Information Management
• Disaster Risk Management
• Population Database Development
• Emergency Response
• Humanitarian Assistance
• Early Recovery Activities
• International Humanitarian Operations
• UN Mandates Knowledge
• IOM Programmes Knowledge
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Excel
• Power Point
• Outlook
• Adobe Suite
• Graphic Design
• Data Collection Tools
• Kobo
• ODK
• Data Analysis
• Data Protection Principles

Languages

English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish