Senior Migration Health Associate (Project MERLA)
Organization: International Organization for Migration
Closing date: 7 Sep 2026
Position Title: Senior Migration Health Associate (Project MERLA)
Duty Station: IOM Philippines - Country Office (Marawi)
Classification: General Service, G-6
Type of Appointment: Fixed-Term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 07 September 2026
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Sub-Office (HoSO) in Cotabato and with direct administrative supervision of the Head of Satellite Office in Marawi and technical oversight of the National Migration Health Officer MERLA in Cotabato, the successful candidate is responsible and accountable for supporting the fulfillment of quality implementation of IOM’s health programming in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
The candidate is expected to work closely with Ministry of Health (MOH) – BARMM, Department of Health Region 9, and provinces and cities of Lanao del Sur and Marawi City, to coordinate quality data collection, analysis, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of the project, in line with IOM standards, policies and commitments.
Responsibilities:
1. Analyse data and information using appropriate statistical and analytical techniques, including through:
- Identifying relevant sources of data and suggesting efficient data collection methods.
- Processing and organizing raw data ensuring data accuracy and reliability;
- Conducting exploratory data analysis activities examining variance and datasets;
- Generating validated data analysis and reports identifying trends, gaps, and opportunities.
2.Provide technical support for knowledge building and management, including through:
- Identifying and document synthesis of good practices and lessons learned directly linked to the project;
- Conducting quality assurance for all knowledge projects verifying technical soundness and compliance with IOM policies.
3. Plan and implement Data Quality Control (DQC) / Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities, with guidance from National Migration Health Officer (MERLA), such as but not limited to needs and capacity assessment, joint data and analysis review, technical training, monitoring and feedbacking to the local health workers and other stakeholders.
4. Plan and implement MERLA activities, with guidance from National Migration Health Officer (MERLA), to enable continuous learning, adaptation, and corrective actions.
5. Develop and maintain updated and reliable project databases, ensuring data accuracy and integrity and timely access to project data.
6. Plan and implement, with guidance form MERLA Officer, capacity building activities to staff and project partners on MERLA, including through the development of training activity design, materials, and tools.
7. Analyse project indicators, accomplishments, evaluation test scores, statistics and data, and support the timely submission of results-based reports and updates in accordance with IOM and donor requirements.
8. Support the project evaluation activities, including by consolidating necessary data, information, and assisting coordination activities with the beneficiaries and stakeholders.
9. Support the operationalization of the Accountability to Affected Population (AAP) framework and mechanism and the integration of Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) strategies with technical guidance from PSEA Officer.
10. Undertake duty travels in support of the programme.
11. Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
- University degree in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics or analytics, engineering, data science, social sciences, or health statistic-related disciplines from an accredited academic institution with four (4) years of relevant experience; or
- High school degree with minimum six (6) years of relevant professional experience.
- Relevant accreditation/certification or formal training in areas related to health information, monitoring and evaluation, research methodologies, and data analysis is a distinctive asset.
- Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
Experience:
- Experience in programme support, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and coordination of public health activities especially focused on health scorecard and governance- related outcomes.
- Experience in developing, reviewing, and updating M&E frameworks especially in indicator tracking; setting up and/or managing feedback and complaints systems and integration into the MERLA System is a distinctive asset.
- Experience in humanitarian or development operations and/or Government Social or Health Services; and
- Experience in liaising with government counterparts, including those in DOH and/or BARMM Ministries.
Skills:
- Proficiency in statistical software and data management tools and collection platform such as MS Excel, knowledge of SPSS/ Stata or data visualization tools (Power BI, Google Data Studio), Kobo Toolbox, ODK, and Google Survey;
- Good analytical, communication, research, writing, and background in Geographic
- Information Systems (GIS) mapping skills with strong computer literacy, especially advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Offices;
- Strong familiarity with the context of BARMM and surrounding areas, knowledge of the issues and programs related to Health Systems at the National and Local (Mindanao) level is highly desirable.
- Able to facilitate coaching, mentoring and feedback sessions to partner government counterparts.
Languages:
All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).
For this position, fluency in English and Filipino is required (oral and written).
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Required Competencies:
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.
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
- 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.
- Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators Level 2, if with direct reports
- Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
- Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
- Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
- Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
- Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.
Notes
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- This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
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