Project Associate (Data Management)

International Organization for Migration; Wien; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a Project Associate (Data Management) to support data integrity, quality and availability across operational and programme data in Austria.

The role focuses on maintaining and improving databases, reporting tools and automated workflows, and providing technical guidance to users within the assigned area of responsibility, in alignment with IOM rules and data protection requirements.

Job description

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture atIOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy,internal and internal-equivalent candidatesare considered as first-tier candidates.

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the general supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Head of Operations, the Project Associate (Data Management) supports the integrity, quality and availability of operational and programme data; maintains and improves databases, reporting tools and automized workflows; prepares statistics and analytical outputs; and provides technical guidance to users within the assigned area of responsibility.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Country Office for Austria implements operational and programme activities that require reliable, timely and secure information for case management, monitoring, reporting and decision-making. The Operations Unit manages data relating to migrant assistance and movement processes and works with programme, resource management (RMU) and information and communications technology (ICT) colleagues to ensure that operationalinformation is handled in accordance with applicable IOM rules, instructions, data protection requirements and standard operating procedures.