Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social science, Business Administration, Data management, Information Technology or any other related fields from an accredited academic institution with one year of relevant professional experience.

or

High school diploma / Certificate with three years of relevant experience.

Experience

• Experience in conducting community and household assessments and surveys.
• Experience in managing and supervising teams in the field.
• Previous experience in working with or liaising with the Afghan Government, UN agencies, NGOs and military counterparts is an advantage.
• Experience with GPS and mobile data collection technologies, including KoBo or Open Data Kit (ODK) applications, is an advantage.

SKILLS

• Ability to conduct an interview, administer a questionnaire or register a person with neutrality, empathy and professionalism.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Google Earth, internet and email is required.
• Excellent knowledge of the geography and culture of his/her designated geographical areas of operation – residence in the same geographical area of operation is preferred and an advantage.
• Attention to details.
• Demonstrated ability of confidentiality.
• Accuracy.

Languages

• For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
• Working knowledge of Pashto or Dari is required.
• Fluency in all national language(s) are highly advantages.

Note: Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Required Competencies:

  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 – G6 And Above
 

• 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.