Data 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.

The World Health Organization (WHO) African Region has embarked on a new Global Programme of Work (GPW13) and a new Programme Budget (2020-2021). The region aims to deliver public health outcomes through these two strategic documents using an integrated results-based structure.

The overall objective of the Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases Cluster, in the WHO African Regional Office (AFRO) is to provide leadership and ensure action in supporting Member States in reducing the impact of Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases (CND) and contribute to attaining Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and the SDGs in the WHO African Region.

The Cluster is responsible for the following technical areas - HIV, Tuberculosis and Hepatitis, including other Sexually Transmitted Infections (HTH); Tropical and Vector-Borne Diseases, including Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases; Non-Communicable diseases; and Vaccine-Preventable Diseases.

The Framework for an Integrated Multisectoral Response to TB, HIV, STIs and Hepatitis in the WHO African Region (2021-2030) was developed to guide the prioritization of evidence-based interventions and actions. The Framework aim to achieve a region free of the burden and the negative effects of AIDS, TB, Hepatitis and STIs and will guide member states to build stronger and integrated systems and services to maximize the impact of interventions against these diseases and monitor the progress of the response to HIV, TB, Hepatitis and STIs. Within the context of the UCN Cluster, the HTH team leads WHO AFRO work on these diseases. The UNV data manager will work with the HTH team and will be responsible for performing the following tasks: collaborate with the core team to strengthen unit-wide information systems infrastructure, including identifying the gaps and needs to automate the manual data collection and data manipulation processes for HIV, TB, Hepatitis and STIs. The UNV data manager should conduct an overall system scanning and take guidance from the landscaping findings report to propose solutions improving availability of comprehensive data. The UNV will support HTH programmes on data management best practices and the development of reporting tools, and analytical products, including data management.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the UCN Programme Manager, as assigned, the UN Volunteer will:

1. Provide support to HTH Programmes and strengthen data management from programmes to Unit level.

2. Develop tailored data collection tools as needed.

3. Create and manage SharePoint repository and automate document extraction from Outlook and store document in relevant folders

4. Collaborate with data managers, epidemiologists, and other disciplines to support on issues related to data management - including data collection, data collation, data cleaning, data validation, data analysis, and data sharing.

5. Work with programme officers and data management focal points in each programme area to design, develop and maintain data exchange processes, interfaces, and mechanisms at regional level.

6. Support building capacity in on the design of reports and dashboards

7. Support the development and maintenance of tools, data services and assist to maintain documentation.

8. Support planning and development of programme reviews and development and implementation of surveillance protocols

9. Conduct routine and periodic data analysis and visualization of data for the programmes as needed

10. Support the development and dissemination of information products including weekly, monthly, and quarterly bulletins and other information products

11. Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day) • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; • Provide annual and end of assignment self- reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

• Professionalism • Integrity • Teamwork and respect for diversity • Commitment to continuous learning • Planning and organizing • Communication: • Flexibility • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement.

    Computer Sciences/Business Administration/ Information Systems or health related

• Previous experience on data management and Information tools experience. • Understanding or prior work in data management for health programmes would be desirable • Experience with managing SharePoint data repositories. • Knowledge and experience in managing SQL and MySQL Databases
• Experience with WordPress and Drupal • Knowledge of PowerBI or other market leading business intelligence tools • Experienced with Agile Scrum development process on Trello / Jira • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite • Advanced user of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access • Knowledge and experience with programming skills on (PHP, Javascript, Python, DHIS) would be desirable.

The Republic of Congo is a low-middle income country, located in Central Africa sub-region.

The country shares boundaries with Gabon in the South-West, Cameroon and Central Republic Africa in the North and Northeast, the Democratic Republic of Congo in the East, and Angola and the Atlantic Ocean in the South.

Since 2014, the Republic of Congo is experiencing an economic downturn, affecting the economic growth (-5 per cent in 2017). Because of the persistent drop in the price of oil, this situation drove to the decline of the gross domestic product per capita, from $3,196 in 2013 to $1,658 in 2017. Nevertheless, the country is globally stable and safe in the main urban and rural areas.

Frequent disruptions are recorded in the electricity supply, particularly in Brazzaville (political capital) and Pointe-Noire (economic capital). The living cost is relatively affordable, but some concerns with the cost of decent housing should be noted. The population enjoys dressing in style and loves music both profane and religious.

According to United Nations security standards, life and travel in Brazzaville and in the other areas major are secure.

The Republic of Congo is a unique 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.