VN 2025 023 | Senior Migration Health Associate (MERLA)

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. 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, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.
  Context Under the overall supervision of the Head of Sub-Office (HoSO) in Cotabato and with direct administrative supervision of the Head of Satellite Office in Zamboanga and technical oversight of the National Migration Health Officer MERLA in Cotabato, the successful candidate is responsible and accountable for supporting the fulfillment of quality implementation of IOM’s health programming in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The candidate is expected to work closely with Ministry of Health (MOH) – BARMM, Department of Health Region 9, and provinces and cities of Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi, to coordinate quality data collection, analysis, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of the project, in line with IOM standards, policies and commitments.

Responsibilities And Accountabilities

1. 1. Analyze data and information using appropriate statistical and analytical techniques, including through:
2. Provide technical support for knowledge building and management, including through:
3. Plan and implement Data Quality Control (DQC) / Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities, with guidance from National Migration Health Officer (MERLA), such as but not limited to needs and capacity assessment, joint data and analysis review, technical training, monitoring and feedbacking to the local health workers and other stakeholders. 
4. Plan and implement MERLA activities, with guidance from National Migration Health Officer (MERLA), to enable continuous learning, adaptation, and corrective actions.
5. Develop and maintain updated and reliable project databases, ensuring data accuracy and integrity and timely access to project data. 
6. Plan and implement, with guidance form MERLA Officer, capacity building activities to staff and project partners on MERLA, including through the development of training activity design, materials, and tools.
7. Analyse project indicators, accomplishments, evaluation test scores, statistics and data, and support the timely submission of results-based reports and updates in accordance with IOM and donor requirements.
8. Support the project evaluation activities, including by consolidating necessary data, information, and assisting coordination activities with the beneficiaries and stakeholders.
9. Support the operationalization of the Accountability to Affected Population (AAP) framework and mechanism and the integration of Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) strategies with technical guidance from PSEA Officer.    
10. Undertake duty travels in support of the programme.

• Identifying relevant sources of data and suggesting efficient data collection methods. 
• Processing and organizing raw data ensuring data accuracy and reliability;
• Conducting exploratory data analysis activities examining variance and datasets;
• Generating validated data analysis and reports identifying trends, gaps, and opportunities.
• Identifying and document synthesis of good practices and lessons learned directly linked to the project;
• Conducting quality assurance for all knowledge projects verifying technical soundness and compliance with IOM policies.

Education

• University degree in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics or analytics, engineering, data science, social sciences, or health statistic-related disciplines from an accredited academic institution with four (4) years of relevant experience; or
• High school degree with minimum six (6) years of relevant professional experience.
• Relevant accreditation/certification or formal training in areas related to health information, monitoring and evaluation, research methodologies, and data analysis is a distinctive asset.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database. Experience

• Experience in programme support, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and coordination of public health activities especially focused on health scorecard and governance-related outcomes.
• Experience in developing, reviewing, and updating M&E frameworks especially in indicator tracking; setting up and/or managing feedback and complaints systems and integration into the MERLA System is a distinctive asset.
• Experience in humanitarian or development operations and/or Government Social or Health Services; and
• Experience in liaising with government counterparts, including those in DOH and/or BARMM Ministries.

Skills

• Proficiency in statistical software and data management tools and collection platform such as MS Excel, knowledge of SPSS/ Stata or data visualization tools (Power BI, Google Data Studio), Kobo Toolbox, ODK, and Google Survey;
• Good analytical, communication, research, writing, and background in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping skills with strong computer literacy, especially advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Offices;
• Strong familiarity with the context of BARMM and surrounding areas, knowledge of the issues and programs related to Health Systems at the National and Local (Mindanao) level is highly desirable.
• Able to facilitate coaching, mentoring and feedback sessions to partner government counterparts.

Languages

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

Required

For this position, fluency in English and Filipino is required (oral and written).

Desirable

Working knowledge of any BARMM language.

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments. Required Competencies IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process. 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 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 actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

 Notes

1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
2. 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.
3. This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
4. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
5. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
6. 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.
7. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

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