Project Context and Scope
The project “Addressing urgent humanitarian needs of vulnerable refugees and third-country nationals in the Republic of Moldova” aims to address urgent humanitarian needs of vulnerable refugees and third‑country nationals (TCNs) fleeing Ukraine, with a focus on those excluded from mainstream assistance, including individuals in the Transnistrian region. It strengthens IOM’s localized response through mobile teams and partnerships with local NGOs to expand access to essential services across Moldova.
Effective and timely data management is essential to ensure evidence‑based programming, quality reporting, and coordinated protection interventions. To strengthen these efforts, IOM seeks a qualified consultant to support the development, maintenance, and use of protection data systems and tools.
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
This consultancy is contributing to Protection Unit activities. The consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Project Specialist (Protection), under the overall supervision of the Protection Programme Coordinator and in close coordination with the Programme Support Unit (PSU).
Tasks to be performed under this contract
The consultant is expected to deliver the following outputs:
- Updated and functioning Protection Data Management System, aligned with RRP, IOM crisis response requirements and UN Cooperation Framework for 2023-2027.
- Monthly data quality reports covering 5W inputs, partner submissions, and internal data checks.
- Centralized KOBO database with cleaned and validated datasets updated on a regular basis.
- Training sessions and coaching materials for enumerators and IPs on data collection tools.
- Analytical inputs for assessments, narrative reports, and donor reporting.
- Information products (dashboards, maps, visual reports) produced at least monthly or as requested.
Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
The performance of work will be evaluated based on the following indicators:
· Completion of tasks specified in ToR.
· Compliance with the established deadlines for submission of deliverables.
· Quality of work (consideration of international human rights standards, precision, comprehensiveness, accuracy).
Tangible and measurable output of the work assignment:
Monthly intermediate and final activity reports to be submitted to Project Specialist (Protection), co-supervised by Protection Project Coordinator that gives an overview of the Consultants’ performance; developed products provided as Annexes to the report.
Payments will be made upon submission and approval of monthly deliverables, according to the agreed consultancy contract.
Reporting schedule:
1st Intermediate monthly activity report – by 15 March
2nd Intermediate monthly activity report – by 15 April
3rd Intermediate monthly activity report – by 15 May
Final activity report – by 20 June.
Education
- University degree in Information Management, Data Science, Social Sciences, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in data management, information management, or monitoring and evaluation (M&E), preferably in humanitarian or development contexts.
- Proven experience with KOBO or similar mobile data collection platforms.
- Demonstrated experience in data visualization (e.g., Power BI).
- Experience working with UN agencies, INGOs, or humanitarian coordination systems is an asset.
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Proficiency in database management and data cleaning.
- Ability to present complex data in accessible formats.
- Excellent communication and training skills.
Languages
- Fluency in English and intermediate in Russian.
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.
Travel required
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 three 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 – behavioral indicators
- 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
- Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
- 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.
- IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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