May 26th, 2020 at 05:42 pm
Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Information Management Officer
Job Code Title: INFORMATION MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Duty Station: MULTIPLE
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Information Management Officer will be responsible for
the following duties:
• Coordination:
Establish and maintain an information management network in accordance with IASC
guidance to facilitate humanitarian information exchange and the promotion of data
and information standards; work with first responders such as the UN disaster
assessment and coordination team (UNDAC) and on-site operations and coordination
Centre (OSOCC) to ensure a smooth transition of information tools and services; engage
with counterparts in government to ensure that information activities are coordinated
and consistent with national standards and practices; provide training and expertise on
the use and development of information management tools and platforms to OCHA
staff and humanitarian partners; advocate for the use of data standards and common
platforms, and for the open exchange of information.
• Web Management
Manage content on relevant web platforms, provide overall quality control for the
platform and ensure content is current, comprehensive and follows relevant metadata
standards; work with external counterparts on related web platforms such as agency
and cluster websites and Relief Web to facilitate cross-site search and interoperability.
• Data Management
Design, develop and manage databases, spreadsheets and other data tools; understand,
document, and ensure the quality of high-value humanitarian data for accuracy,
consistency and comparability; consolidate operational information on a regular
schedule to support analysis.
• Data Analysis
Organize, design and carry out the evaluation and analysis of location specific datasets
through meaningful statistical techniques; participate in the development and revision
of data standards (e.g. the Humanitarian Exchange Language) and advise on the
application of these standards into local systems and processes; participate in the
development, implementation and management of new indicators, together with its
accompanying data, to be included in a Common Humanitarian Dataset; understand,
document and ensure the quality of high-value humanitarian data for accuracy,
consistency and comparability.
• Assessment Analysis
Support assessment and needs analysis activities, including humanitarian needs
overviews, secondary data reviews, preliminary scenario definitions and multi-cluster
initial rapid assessments; provide advice on assessment design to ensure data quality;
manage platforms and tools that support data collection and analysis such as KoBo
Toolbox and Open Data Kit (ODK).
• Geographic Information System (GIS) & Mapping
Develop and maintain spatial baseline and operational datasets in accordance with
relevant standards and guidance; produce and update high-quality map products and
online services; maintain a repository of spatial data and ensure that the data are
documented and accessible to all humanitarian partners through local and/or online
services.
• Visualization
Produce and update information products such as reports, charts and infographics by
turning data into graphical products to convey messages and a storyline; develop
advocacy materials including posters, presentations and other visual materials.
• Performs other related duties, as required.
Competencies
• Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches
relevant to the management of information in complex emergencies, disaster
preparedness, disaster response and early recovery; Ability to identify issues, analyse
humanitarian trends and participate in the resolution of issues/problems; Ability to
conduct data collection using various methods; Demonstrates conceptual analytical and
evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity
with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources
on the internet, intranet and other databases; Ability to apply judgment in the context of
assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities; Shows pride in
work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of
subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing
deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal
concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains
calm in stressful situations; Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives
and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients”
and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive
partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and
matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and
outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps
clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of
products or services to client.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments;
delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and
quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules;
supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated
assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of
the work unit, where applicable.
Education
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in information
management, information systems, social science or related field. - A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
- A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in information
management, information systems, web management, data management, geographic
information systems and mapping, data visualization, or other related area is required. - Experience managing information in disaster response or complex emergencies is
required. - Relevant experience within the UN Common System or other international
organisation is desirable. Experience in the region is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the
post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official
language is desirable.
HOW TO APPLY
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to
participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and
subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations – Chapter 3, article 8).
This is an online recruitment process, applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants must provide information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, and work experience. Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening
Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subjected to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application. Interested and
qualified applicants should send their detailed Resumes/Cvs to recruiting@uncied.org on or before 31st of May 2020.