Data and Information Management Officer

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

Description of task

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Development Coordination Officer, Strategic Planning and RCO Team Leader, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

1. Provides support for the development and implementation of UN Country Team (UNCT) support to COVID-19 Response

• Collects and updates information on the latest developments of UN support to COVID-19 response, as informed by the National Government’s multi-tier response and UN Framework of Responses;
• Undertakes research and development of UNCT data tools and methodologies to ease data management of UN support to COVID-19;
• Regularly updates matrices, leads and coordinates COVID-19 related data collection and analysis;
• Contributes substantively to the development of UNCT reports on COVID-19;

2. Develops and expands information and data partnerships, including with UN entities, government counterparts, development partners, and civil society, among others.

• Supports UN data and statistical systems on COVID-19, facilitating engagement with related national entities and data systems;
• Communicates and partners with identified clusters/pillars of the National Response to COVID-19 in data collection;
• Helps form new partnerships with UN agencies, the private sector, and governmental agencies to further expand collection of COVID-19 data.

3. Coordinates monitoring and reporting of UNCT support for national response to COVID-19 outbreak

• Supports inter-agency efforts on results and progress monitoring and reporting on the UN support to COVID-19 response;
• Provides UN COVID-19 response data to the UNCT, UNCG, HQ and regional offices and as requested by national and development partners;

• Monitor actions taken by intergovernmental groups, UN organizations, government and non-governmental organizations, collating and disseminating information of immediate operational interest;

• Serves as focal point on data collection and reporting of UN support to COVID-19 response.

• Data Management: design, develop and manage databases, spreadsheets and other data tools; understand, document, and ensure the quality of high-value COVID-19 data for accuracy, consistency and comparability; consolidate operational information on a regular schedule to support analysis;

4. Supports web management and communication of UN Covid-19 response

• 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 to facilitate cross-site search and interoperability;

• Advocates for knowledge sharing among UN agencies and with external partners, advocating internal and external platforms and tools and working closely with colleagues to ensure usable knowledge is shared between and applied by UNCTs.

• Draft and release approved Flash Reports and related updates on significant COVID-19 developments;
• Visualisation of data through power point presentations or other Business tools such as the Power BI.

Educational additional comments

A university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree) in business or public administration, information management, statistics, sustainable development, social sciences, education or related area.

Experience remark

A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in providing strategic support to research and data analysis, knowledge management or project/programme management in the context of development cooperation or related area is required.

• Strong overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.), data collection systems and office technology equipment;

Language skills

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• Krio(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge

Competencies values

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Client Orientation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Judgement and Decision-making, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Technological Awareness, Working in Teams

Application procedure

Prerequisites This assignment is funded by the Government of the Republic of Ireland, therefore only the following are eligible to apply: Irish citizen or a European Economic Area national with an unrestricted right to reside in Ireland or have a declaration of refugee status from the Minister for Justice and Law Reform. This is a UN Volunteer assignment and eligible candidates must be 25 years of age or older. Selection process Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The selection will be done by the UN Host Entity at the level of the country of assignment, via competency-based interviews held via skype or telephone. How to apply Please apply via the link below. You can then either log in if you already have an account or register via ‘Candidate Signup’. You may apply to a maximum of three assignments per advertisement and indicate your order of preference in the ‘Additional Remarks’ section of your profile. Application deadline: 29 September 2021