MIDAS Officer Vacancy-Job Ref: BJGTIOM/1905/2025806

MIDAS Officer Vacancy-Job Ref: BJGTIOM/1905/2025806

Guatemala City (Guatemala)

Job Description

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

Applications are welcome from both internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered first, before those from qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

Context

In order to support governments in addressing today’s complex migration and border management challenges, the Migration and Border Governance Division (IBG) of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has developed a border management information system: the Migration Information and Data Analysis System (MIDAS). MIDAS is a border management system that enables States to collect, process, store, and analyze traveler information collected at borders. Other modules, such as the Foreigners Registration Module and the electronic visa (e-visa) module, can support regularization programs and facilitate visa processing and issuance, respectively.

Several Latin American countries have requested IOM to implement the MIDAS system. These include Paraguay, Ecuador, Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago, and Belize. More recently, the governments of Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Suriname have also formally requested IOM support in implementing the system in their respective countries.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission in Guatemala, and in coordination with the IBG RTS in the Panama Regional Office and the MIDAS Team at Headquarters, the selected individual will be responsible for providing technical support for the implementation of the MIDAS system in the various countries of the region.

In order to support governments in meeting today’s complex migration and border management challenges, the Immigration and Border Governance (IBG) Division at IOM has developed a border management information system: the Migration Information and Data Analysis System (MIDAS). MIDAS is a border management information system that allows States to collect, process, store, and analyze traveler information collected at the borders. Other modules, such as the Foreigner Registration Module and the e-visa module, can respectively support regularization programs and facilitate visa processing and issuance.

Several countries in Latin America have requested the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to implement MIDAS. This includes Paraguay, Ecuador, Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago, and Belize. More recently, the governments of Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Suriname have also formally requested IOM to support its implementation in their countries.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission in Guatemala, and in coordination with the IBG RTS at RO Panama and the MIDAS Team at Headquarters, the incumbent will be responsible and accountable for providing technical support for MIDAS implementation in the various countries of the region.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the timely development of a MIDAS-related project implementation plan, particularly with regard to the technical components.
Provide support to the Country Offices in conducting technical and performance assessments of the MIDAS system (including directly conducting the assessment if required), adjusting formats to country needs, and drafting or reviewing assessment reports in coordination with other relevant members of the assessment team.
Participate in technical meetings with relevant government counterparts regarding the implementation plan, needs identification, maintenance requirements, and troubleshooting. Support government counterparts in identifying necessary MIDAS customizations and communicating these requirements to the IOM Headquarters MIDAS Team.
Prepare the list of hardware and software for procurement, based on the results of the MIDAS technical assessment and using the MIDAS budgeting tool. Assist in reviewing the technical specifications of equipment offered by vendors.
Assist and coordinate with the IOM Headquarters MIDAS team members.

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