Data Coordinator - South Asia and the Pacific (open to Thai nationals or individuals who already possess the legal right to work in Thailand)

The role of a Data Coordinator is to implement IDMC’s methodologies for monitoring internal displacement related to conflict and disaster for the sub-region to which they are assigned, to maintain and build partnerships, and to act as the organisation’s focal point for contextual information and analysis on that sub-region. This position will be based in Bangkok, Thailand.

Responsibilities

What you will do:

• Monitor and analyse internal displacement by conflict, violence and disasters in East & Southeast Asia
• Upload data on internal displacement into IDMC database in strict adherence to IDMC’s standards for frequency, consistency and accuracy
• Contribute to the analyses of displacement trends in the sub-region
• Contribute to the technical development of IDMC’s monitoring tools
• Maintain and expand IDMC’s network of partners in the sub-region
• Support efforts to strengthen partners’ capacities to monitor and analyse internal displacement
• Support institutional projects when necessary

Please see here for the detailed job description.

Qualifications

What you will bring:

We are looking for a detailed oriented and collaborative individual with at least 3-5 years of experience in research, data collection and quantitative data analysis and demonstrated experience working with databases and information management systems. You will have a solid understanding of the sub-region (East & Southeast Asia) and operational experience working on either conflict or disasters related displacement. We are also looking for someone with demonstrated skills and experience in processing, reviewing and uploading large amounts of data, and strong skills and experience in analysing and reviewing data to produce concise analytical products.

In addition, we are looking for:

• Master’s degree in international affairs, social sciences, displacement, migration, humanitarian or development studies, information science, statistics or related field
• Highly organised and rigorous information curator, with demonstrated ability to organise and identify relevant information, and to conduct desk reviews of secondary literature
• Significant experience brokering and maintaining relationships with various types of institutions and technical sectors
• Collaborative working style and a strong team player
• Solutions-oriented with positive attitude towards resolving problems
• Political acumen
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Organisational and time management skills - can perform well under pressure and ability to deliver under tight deadlines when necessary
• Understanding of normative and operational frameworks related to internal displacement and response challenges in the context of conflict, violence, and disasters
• Experience working on data standards, databases and information management systems
• Competence in the use of Word, Excel, databases and online research tools for the collection, organisation and analysis of information
• Knowledge of Python, R and other statistical software is an asset.
• Fluent and excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• Fluency in Hindi, Urdu or other relevant languages is an asset

What we offer

• Duty station: NRC Thailand (Bangkok, Thailand)
• Contract: National contract, 12 months (extension possible, dependent on funding)
• Travel: Frequent travel (up to 30%)
• Salary/benefits: grade 7 on NRC Thailand's national salary scale and national terms & conditions
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
• Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC

Important information about the application process

• This position is open to Thai nationals or individuals who already possess the legal right to work in Thailand. Visa and work-permit sponsorship are not available
• Application is online only. Please also make sure to attach a cover letter and CV.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• We receive many applications for each vacant position, as a result only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• For internal candidates: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace.

Please Note:

1. NRC does not at any stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind. Further, NRC has not retained any agent to conduct recruitments on behalf of the organization.
2. NRC is committed to protecting staff and the people we serve within our programmes from exploitation and abuse and any kind of misconduct. NRC has specific policies, including our Code of Conduct, PSEA and Child Protection, which outlines the expected behavior and the responsibility of all staff, beneficiaries, Suppliers, consultants and other stakeholders and has Zero Tolerance towards any breach. Any candidate offered a job with NRC will be expected to sign NRC’s organizational Policies and Code of Conduct as part of their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.
3. NRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Organization context

The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) is the world’s authoritative source of data and analysis on internal displacement. Since our establishment in 1998 as part of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), we offer a rigorous, transparent and independent service to the international community, and inform policy and operational decisions to improve the lives of people living in, or at risk of, internal displacement.

With a team of more than 30 people in Geneva and an annual budget of over 5 million USD, we monitor more than 130 countries in the world for which we provide verified, consolidated and multi-sourced estimates of the number of people internally displaced or at risk of becoming displaced by conflict, violence, disasters and development projects. We complement this global data with interdisciplinary research into the drivers, patterns and impacts of internal displacement. Using this evidence, we provide tailor-made advice and support to inform global, regional and national policy-making. Our data and evidence are published on our website and via our Global Internal Displacement Database (http://www.internal-displacement.org/database/displacement-data). Our flagship report, the Global Report on Internal Displacement (https://www.internal-displacement.org/global-report/grid2020/), published every year in May, is the world reference on IDP statistics, featuring trends and thematic analyses, country and regional spotlights.