Chief Strategy Officer (Global Data Institute (GDI))

Position Title: Chief Strategy Officer (Global Data Institute (GDI))

Duty Station: Washington DC, United States of America

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P5

Type of Appointment: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 03 August 2023

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. External female candidates:
3. Candidate from the following non-represented member states:

Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Dominica; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Tonga; Tuvalu; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM and female candidates.

Context:

In a complex and uncertain world, the useful application of data for evidence-based policy and action is needed now more than ever. Whether it be helping displaced people find durable solutions in the face of climate change, to analysis that allows better forecasting of migration trends and preparedness—managing human mobility to contribute to sustainable development requires a data-driven approach.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has an abundance of information about human mobility: With offices in almost every country, IOM is trusted by its Member States for deep domain knowledge and field expertise. IOM has strategic partnerships with other United Nations (UN) agencies and stakeholders in the UN Migration Network. It works directly with a wide range of beneficiaries and enjoys a place at the forefront of data protection efforts within the UN system.

The establishment of the Global Data Institute (GDI) provides clear strategic direction for IOM in pursuing its Migration Data Strategy, through harnessing the power of its data for operations, making meaning of global migration patterns, and informing foresight, while capitalizing on synergies between its two data initiatives, the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) and the Global Migration Data Analysis Center (GMDAC), and collaborating with a network of regional data specialists.

This position plays a crucial role in advancing GDI’s objectives in expanding further its resource mobilization efforts, strengthening key partnership building, and enhancing strategic data coordination in the western hemisphere, while recognizing the pivotal role of continental America as a major hub for global human mobility.

Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Director General for Operations in Headquarters (HQ), the direct supervision of the Director Global Data Institute in Berlin, Germany and administrative supervision of the Chief of Mission in Washington, D.C., USA.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Strategic enhancement of coordination, support, and systems integrations for GDI data operations.

• Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive continental initiative to enable the upscaling and consolidating of existing datasets and information sources that inform operations, deepen insight, and inform anticipatory action for governments and other stakeholders.
• Lead the design and implementation of continental data platform to inform operation, programming, and policy development.
• Lead the coordination of IOM Data for Solutions roadmap implementation in support the Secretary General’s Action Agenda on Internal Displacement, including in the production of an annual PROGRESS report series on solutions.
• Explore, advice, and implement new data initiatives contributing to GDI’s strategic direction of Data for Action, Data for Insight, and Data for Foresight.
• Advise DTM and GMDAC on capacity development initiatives in building data fluency across organizations and with partners.
• Represent the organization at international and regional meetings and inter-agency activities.

2. Expansion of GDI resource mobilization activities with existing and new potential partners.

• Develop, advice, and lead the comprehensive resource mobilization and engagement strategy for US-based partners to support GDI (DTM and GMDAC) global activities.
• Lead and deliver regular briefings on GDI initiatives and progress to US-based counterparts.
• Establish and expand capacity of GDI hub in DC.
• Ensure maximum exposure and visibility of GDI’s global outputs and impacts to US-based partners.
• Enhance GDI and the organization’s effectiveness in resource mobilization efforts by identifying potential new donors and developing relevant new projects in line with GDI and IOM mandates and strategy.

3. Strengthening strategic partnerships with private sector, academia, and other key partners.

• Broaden strategic engagement with data teams from US-based government counterparts to explore potential technical collaborations in line with GDI strategy.
• Lead the strategic engagement with key university partners and seek opportunity to continue expanding GDI academic partnership, including in data science, data ethics and data responsibility, as well as data systems.
• In collaboration with ICT, advise, liaise, and engage with key technology partners from private sector to advance IOM and GDI public-private sector partnership on data and technology.
• Ensure close working relationships with key stakeholders to leverage the use of IOM and GDI data and analysis to support their work and programmes.

4. Performs any other duties required to meet the overall Global Data Institute’s as well as organization-wide mandates, goals, and objectives, including participating in the overall management of organization-wide and division-wide activities, such as serving as a member of groups as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or a related field from an accredited academic institution with twelve years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with fifteen years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Extensive experience coordinating global teams working with senior management, regional and country stakeholders, and data science, data analytics, information management, or related area to deliver actionable data required;
• Extensive experience in setting up, implementing, and managing data operations, including in large-scale emergency response and crisis context, at country, regional, and global levels required;
• Extensive experience in mobilizing large scale resources and funding for data activities at country, regional, and global levels required;
• Extensive experience in development of large-scale integrated data and information system required;
• Extensive experience in applying technological innovations into large scale deployment of data and information system and tools required.

Skills

• In-depth knowledge on large scale data collection and management operations required;
• In-depth knowledge on leading inter-agency or multi-stakeholder coordination mechanism desirable;
• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming required;
• Knowledge of system infrastructure and technical development for data and information system required.

Languages

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

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another UN language 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

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 five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• 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.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 3

• 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 actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 3

• 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 leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

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

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf

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 endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board 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. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

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

How to apply

To apply, interested applicants are invited to submit their applications HERE via the IOM e-Recruitment system by 03 August 2023.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment

Posting period:

From 21.07.2023 to 03.08.2023

No Fees:

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

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