Senior Programme Associate (Protection)

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.

Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy, particularly qualified female candidates, 

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

1. Internal candidates

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, including those on third party contract (CTG).

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator (Protection), the incumbent will support protection data analysis, reporting workflows and activities for the Protection Unit.

1.     Support and coordinate data analysis and reporting functions; monitor ongoing reporting and analytical activities to verify work is proceeding according to established plans; support the maintenance, optimization and analysis of workflow challenges, including notebook-driven work and dashboard-based products and recommend adjustments to respond to operational and reporting needs.

2.     Regularly research, follow up, compile, analyse and present information/data (qualitative and quantitative) on protection trends, as well as inter-agency and national, regional and international developments, reports, and other relevant documentation, supporting reporting and programme activities highlighting noteworthy issues for the consideration of appropriate parties.

3.     Support the maintenance and updating of analytical tools and reporting products for the Protection Unit, including trackers, pivot‑based tools, analytical summaries, and Power BI dashboards, translating operational data into clear, actionable insights.

4.     Monitor budget and project related information and outputs; work closely with Programme Support and Administrative colleagues to support alignment between analytical reporting, activity tracking, approved proposals, budgets and donor agreements.

5.     Coordinate and monitor the financial, administrative and reporting-related aspects of the project in line with IOM policies and donor requirements, prioritizing the traceability, validation and consistency of analytical datasets, indicators and reporting outputs used across the Protection Unit.

6.     Support the planning, coordination and delivery of capacity building workshops on reporting tools, analytical products, data quality, data protection practices for relevant internal and external parties. 

7.     Participate in meetings and conferences; maintain effective liaison and coordination with local authorities, partners, United Nation agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project. 

8.     Coordinate the preparation of correspondence, briefing notes, presentations, narrative and financial reports; verify that status reports are prepared and submitted in a timely manner, supporting validation of figures, consistency across data sources, and alignment with agreed indicators and targets.

9.     Identify and document good practices and lessons learned; contribute to the development of Standard Operations Procedures (SOP), policies and concept papers and support the development of new projects, supporting improved protection reporting systems, data quality processes.

10.  Provide guidance and support to reporting staff and colleagues on reporting processes and tools.

11.  Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in data science, Statistics, Analytics, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience.

Or

High school diploma with (7) seven years of relevant experience;

Experience

• Demonstrated experience supporting reporting workflows and data management processes used for programme monitoring, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience using Power BI and Microsoft Fabric.
• Familiarity with data processing and analytical reporting tools for data consolidation and analysis (Microsoft Fabric or similar environments is a distinct advantage).
• Experience managing the extraction, consolidation, validation, and maintenance of programme data from data collection tools (KOBO, Excel, SQL database server preferred) and integrating datasets into reporting tools and dashboards.
• Experience supporting the preparation and maintenance of reporting products, including dashboards, analytical summaries, and data visualizations.

SKILLS

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to support troubleshooting data quality and reporting issues.
• Excellent understanding of data collection methodologies, data quality assurance and analytical validation processes.
• Proficiency data analysis and data visualization tools, including Power BI and Excel.
• Good understanding of data protection, confidentiality, and ethical data‑use principles in protection and case‑based programming contexts.
• Awareness of IOM Afghanistan operations, protection risks, and vulnerabilities faced by undocumented Afghan returnees and other vulnerable populations.
• Demonstrated understanding of humanitarian protection principles and assistance frameworks.
• Ability to support programme teams through data and analytical products, including support on reporting requirements and use of reporting products.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines under pressure.

Languages

• For all Applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
• Working knowledge of Pashto or Dari is required.
• Fluency in all national language(s) are highly advantages.

Note: Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Required Competencies

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respect 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 1

• 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.

Other 

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Interested candidates are required to apply through the below online Form. Also, please take note that IOM does not accept applications in hard copies.

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