Editor (Migration Data)

Position Title : Editor (Migration Data)

Duty Station : Berlin, Germany

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Nine months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 30 December 2020

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:

Antigua and Barbuda; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Fiji; Gabon; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Luxembourg; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:

The Global Migration Data Analysis Centre (GMDAC) is part of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and responsible for providing all stakeholders with a better understanding of global migration data. GMDAC is involved in a variety of tasks including data analysis, capacity building and knowledge management.

Under the overall supervision of the Director of GMDAC and direct supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator, maintaining the Global Migration Data Portal, the successful candidate will be responsible for compiling, describing, editing and presenting information on the different issues around migration data. S/he will contribute to several activities, including synthesizing data, drafting and editing, data visualization, webinars and general project support.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Compile, categorize and paraphrase data outputs according to several international migration themes to be displayed on the Migration Data Portal to keep it updated and timely.

2. Prepare and release the monthly Portal Alert with updates on migration data in different sections (Did you know section, map, blogs, etc.) to help foster outreach.

3. Compile, facilitate integration, synthesize and visualize migration data (e.g. on stocks, flows, remittances, integration, public opinion, potential migration etc.) and migration data country profiles and provide editorial input on infographics, and thematic pages for content creation and updates.

4. Assist in planning, encouraging, and editing blog contributions by leading experts in the migration field for timely contributions.

5. Support web development by contributing to feedback on layout, structure and design of the online Portal expansion.

6. Assist with editing and proofread pages on key migration themes.

7. Provide technical guidance or answer inquiries from Portal users on migration data.

8. Assist in planning and implementing webinars for promoting content on the portal.

9. Support the liaison with partners, including IOM Regional and Country Offices (COs).

10. Contribute technical inputs to support future development, up-scaling and evaluation of the Portal.

11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Law, Economics and/or International Relations 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.

Experience

• Experience in journalistic writing for non-technical audiences desirable;

• Experienced team player, detail-oriented and ability to delivery outputs under agreed deadline and competing priorities;

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities as well as with national and international institutions;

• Experience and sound understanding of internal and international migration data issues globally.

Skills

• Creativity and motivation to communicate complex information in a user-friendly way online.

• Knowledge of international migration data sources.

• Knowledge of MailChimp.

• Familiarity with Eventbrite and WebEx platforms desirable.

• Familiarity with Content Management Systems, such as Drupal, added advantage.

Languages

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

For this position, fluency in English and French and/or Spanish is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of German is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Notes

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Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• 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.

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 action and delegated work.

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

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency…

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

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.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.