Special Vacancy Notice

Open to Internal and External

Candidates (6 positions)

Position Title :
Project Assistant, Data Integrity
Duty Station :
San Salvador, El Salvador
Classification :
General Service Staff
Type of Appointment :
Special Short Term Contract – G5
Graded, SST G -9 months – With Possibilities of
extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date February14, 2024
Reference Code : SVN2024/006 SV

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 environment. Internal and external candidates are
eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered
as first-tier candidates.

he United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) operates world-wide with a target of providing
resettlement opportunities to thousands of refugees each year. IOM provides a range of services and
support to the USRAP including, but not limited to, case processing, migration health assessments,
cultural orientation training, organized transportation and administration of a travel loan and collections
program. The Department of Operations and Emergencies (DOE), specifically the Resettlement and
Movement Division (RMM), has the organizational responsibility to provide direction, oversight, and
guidance to IOM’s global support to all resettlement programs.

Under the United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), Resettlement Support Centers (RSCs)
provide critical support and processing assistance for resettlement to the US. As part of an MOU
between IOM and the US State Department Bureau for Population Refugees and Migration (PRM), IOM
manages several RSCs which prepare applications for adjudication by and provide support to visiting US
Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officers, facilitate security and medical screenings, provide
information about arriving individuals to resettlement agencies in the US and offer Cultural Orientation

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(CO) training to individuals departing for the US.

Under the overall supervision of the Project Coordinator, Data Integrity and direct supervision of the
Project Associate, Date Integrity, the successful candidate will be based in San Salvador, El Salvador and
will have the following duties and responsibilities:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Undertake data integrity activities in an assigned area related to report management, application
management and/or data quality assurance and, as required, guide and assist in monitoring teams
of Project Clerks and Project Assistants in Data Integrity in organizing and completing data
integrity activities in an assigned area.
• Monitor and assist in guiding Data Integrity team members with the creation and distribution of
clear, concise and timely reports for RSC Latin America using Tableau, Microsoft Power
Business Intelligence (Power BI), SQL Reporting Services (SSRS) and other reporting tools, and
with the design and publishing of reports presented in a clear and informative format.
• Efficiently and effectively maintain complete documentation on reports, RSC applications, and
data quality assurance tools, ensuring they are utilized in accordance with established Standard
Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Assist the Project Officer, Data Integrity as they work in partnership with RSC supervisors to
gather and document application and quality assurance business and system requirements, and
to translate those business and system requirements into the design and development of in-
house applications, reports and data quality assurance systems that serve as comprehensive
solutions for the USRAP at RSC Latin America.
• Provide support in the production and development of reporting databases for RSC Latin
America, identifying problems in logic, integrity, and efficiency in the applications, quality
assurance systems, and reports.
• Perform ad-hoc reporting and data analysis upon request and conduct regular quality assurance
checks of data in START to verify the accuracy of information and the RSC’s compliance with all
USRAP and RSC SOPs in relation to reporting, application management and data quality
assurance.
• Research and respond to reporting requests from RSC Latin America colleagues, resolving
questions and issues related to RSC applications, data quality assurance and reporting systems.
• In coordination with supervisors, liaise as needed with other teams and units in RSC Latin
America and other RSCs. Provide regular reports on the work being accomplished within the
team to supervisors and team members.
• Train other Data Integrity team members as needed to efficiently and effectively manage
reporting, application management, and data quality assurance.
• Undertake duty travel as needed to participate in data integrity-related activities, for meetings
and for training.
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the USRAP, SOPs and START, as well as the ability
to remain professional, impartial and unbiased during all interactions with colleagues and
external stakeholders.
• Maintain the confidentiality and integrity of all RSC-related information by implementing control
procedures in line with USRAP standards of conduct and data protection rules. Alert RSC
management of any non-compliance to SOPs or codes of conduct by RSC staff members.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

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Required Qualifications and Experience

Education and Experience

• Completed secondary education required

• Five years of working experience with secondary education; three years of working experience
with bachelor’s degree, preferable in Computer Science, Information Management or a related
discipline
• Thorough knowledge of English
• Ability to use own initiative and work under pressure with minimum supervision.

Skills
• Excellent computer skills, including in Word, Excel and Internet; IT skills are a distinct
advantage.
• Knowledge of Tableau, Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (Power BI), Microsoft SQL Server
2012 and SQL Reports Server and experience in using SSMS and BIDS
• Excellent data analysis, visualization, and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated and objective driven

Languages
Thorough knowledge of English and Spanish (oral and written)

Required Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate the following values and

competencies:
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.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1

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.
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HOW TO APPLY:

Interested internal candidates are invited to submit their applications by completing and sending the
Internal Application Form (form attached), a letter of interest, and a CV to the following e-
mail address: iomsalhr@iom.int by February 14, 2024 at the latest, referring to
this advertisement.

External Candidates that comply with the profile will need to send the Resume and a letter of interest
to iomsalhr@iom.int by February 14, 2024 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

IMPORTANT: Important:

Any offer made to the candidates in relation to this vacancy is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment,
accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

KEEP IN MIND:

• The motivation/cover letter should be a maximum of 1 page long and in English. It

should state the position(s) you are applying for
• The CV should be a maximum of 2 pages long and in English.
• Only the applications that comply with the required profile will be taken into consideration.
• Those applications received after the due date or the ones that don’t include the name of the
position, will not be considered.
• This vacancy is open for local staff or international staff with legal permit to work in the
Country.
• The attachment shouldn’t weight over 2 MB.

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