Senior Data Management Associate

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).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Data Collection and Management:

• 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.
• Oversee and support the setup and configuration of data collection systems for Country Office data collection activities.
• Ensure data quality through rigorous data collection monitoring, cleaning and validation processes, in coordination with MDDRAD.
• Consolidate data from various sources into the central data warehouse (and when relevant into a regional data warehouse), in line with DTM systems.
• Provide surge data support capacities when needed by Country Offices.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

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

Capacity Building:

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

Coordination and Collaboration:

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

Innovation:

• Explore and implement new data technologies and methodologies to improve data management practices.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

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:

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 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