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.

This UN Volunteer assignment is part of the UN Country Team’s (UNCT) efforts in supporting the Government of Sierra Leone’s response to COVID19 pandemic. The position is located in the United Nations Resident Coordination Office (RCO) in Sierra Leone and typically reports to the Senior Development Coordination Officer, Strategic Planning and RCO Team Leader.

The UN Resident Coordinator (RC) system encompasses all organizations of the United Nations system dealing with operational activities for development, regardless of their formal presence in the country. The RC system aims to bring together the different UN agencies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operational activities at the country level. The UN Resident Coordinator’s Office has been tasked to coordinate UN response to COVID19 pandemic.

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

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; 













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. 













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 

, 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

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; 

The UNV will be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone with travel to the field as needed. Sierra Leone is generally a safe country (UN Security Level 2), with theft as the most common cause of insecurity.

The climate is warm and sunny for six months, November - May and warm and rainy from June – October. There are markets with fresh vegetables, fruit, and fish and there many grocery stores with imported foods, such a cheese, confectionaries, frozen, vegetables, etc. There are internationally recognized banks and adequate medical services and facilities available. UNV will need to complete the UN Basic and Advance Security Certificate.

Sierra Leone is a unique and beautiful country. It provides for an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential.