Senior Data Management Associate

Open to Internal and External Candidate

Position Title	:	Senior Data Management Associate
Duty Station	:	Bangkok, Thailand
Classification	:	General Service, G.6
Type of Appointment	:	One Year Fixed Term
Estimated Start Date	:	As soon as possible
Closing Date	:	25 October 2026

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners with 174 member states and a presence in over 100 countries. 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

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Regional Director (DRD) for Operations and the direct supervision of the Regional Thematic Specialist (Data and Research), the Senior Data Management Associate  will focus on supporting coherent, coordinated, efficient collection, analysis, and utilization of data across the Region, adhering to IOM and UN Data standards (data protection principles, data foundations, UN Data Strategy) and technical tools (Central Data Warehouse, Data Dictionary, DTM Data Kit).

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Data Collection and Management:

1. Support the roll out and implementation of standardized data collection tools and protocols with Country Office data focal points and ensure alignment with IOM data standards, policy technical tools.
2. Oversee and support the setup and configuration of data collection systems for Country Office data collection activities.
3. Ensure data quality through rigorous data collection monitoring, cleaning and validation processes, in coordination with MDDRAD .
4. Consolidate data from various sources into the central data warehouse (and when relevant into a regional data warehouse), in line with DTM systems.
5. Provide surge data support capacities when needed by Country Offices.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

6. Provide clean and usable datasets to support in-depth data analysis for reports, dashboards, and visualizations aligned with IOM strategic priorities
7. Support the development and maintenance of data dictionaries and metadata of various data collection activities ongoing in the Region.
8. Support data visualization work of the Regional Data Hub by bringing mapping and/or codding capacities.

Capacity Building:

9. Conduct training sessions for national staff on data management, analysis, and visualization techniques.
10. Support the development of training materials and user guides.

Coordination and Collaboration:

11. Collaborate with Regional and Country Offices to ensure data consistency and comparability.

Innovation:

12. Explore and implement new data technologies and methodologies to improve data management practices.

13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• ​​Bachelor’s degree in statistics, computer science, information systems, or a related field with four years of relevant professional experience; or,
• High School diploma with six years of relevant experience.​

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

Experience

• Professional experience in data management, mapping, and data systems in the humanitarian or development sector is required, experience working with data engineers is desirable.
• Technology proficiency in data-relevant tools (Excel,Azure, Fabric), SQL, Python or R, GIS (i.e. ArcGIS), data warehousing, statistical software is required.
• Thematic (migration, displacement,…) and operational field experience including data collection is required. Experience in project management, monitoring and evaluation, and other relevant technical experience is desirable.
• External and internal communication skills that foster strong teamwork and cross-unit collaboration (required, ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Strong writing and analytical skills, including the development of results matrices;
• External and internal communication skills fostering strong teamwork and cross-unit collaboration;
• Takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;
• Promotes continuous learning for self and others;
• Listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;
• Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Displays strong understanding of technical area;
• Contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation; and,
• Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions.

Languages

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

Required

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

Desirable

Working knowledge of any other language of the region is an advantage. 

Required Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

ValuesAll 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 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.
• 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 action and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way to acknowledging own shortcomings.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via IOM e-Recruitment system within the above said deadline by 11:59 p.m. (BKK Time) referring to this advertisement. Please attach the following documents in your application: 

• a cover letter, indicating the dates of availability;
• a curriculum vitae.

Other

1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
2. 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. Vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates will be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and have the right to work in Thailand will be eligible for consideration.
6. For non-Thai candidates applying for this position, proficiency (either fluency or working knowledge) of the Thai language is mandatory.
7. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for assessment.

Please ensure that your application is complete with the above-mentioned documents.  As incomplete applications generate an immense administrative burden for our organization. As a general rule, candidates who have not properly submitted their application with required documents will be excluded from consideration.