Information Management (IM) & GIS Officer

About the role

IOM's Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Syria tracks and monitors population mobility, displacement dynamics and the needs of affected populations across all 14 Syrian governorates. Under the direct supervision of the DTM Coordinator, the IM & GIS Officer oversees the complete data cycle: optimizing data infrastructure, ensuring rigorous validation and producing analytical and spatial products. The role works with the Reporting Unit, the GIS Unit, the IM Unit and the Operations Team.

Key responsibilities

• Assess current DTM information management in Syria (data collection tools, databases, geospatial data, information products) and identify gaps
• Design, develop and manage DTM databases, spreadsheets and data tools, and platforms such as KoBoToolbox and ODK
• Align data collection tools and products with global DTM standards, and acquire and maintain geospatial datasets
• Maintain the spatial baseline and operational datasets, and produce and update maps and online map services
• Maintain a documented repository of spatial data accessible to humanitarian partners
• Lead the design of reports, charts, infographics and dashboards using Power BI and Adobe Creative Suite
• Coordinate with UN agencies and NGOs on data standards, information sharing and interoperability
• Build capacity of DTM staff through trainings, on-the-job guidance and standard operating procedures

Required profile

• Master's degree in information management, computer science, geo-informatics, data management, media/social sciences, business administration or a related field, with three years of relevant experience; or university degree with five years of experience
• Experience coordinating information flows and data management, and in emergency and recovery humanitarian operations
• In-depth knowledge of IT developments and data collection methodologies, and experience developing and managing database applications
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Arabic is desirable

Required skills

• Relational database systems (MS Access, MS SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle) and KoBoToolbox and SQL are a distinct advantage
• ArcGIS, R, SQL and/or Adobe Creative Suite; ArcGIS or QGIS; Power BI

Applicants apply through the IOM e-recruitment system; offers are subject to funding confirmation and medical fitness, accreditation, visa and security clearance requirements.