Data Management Officer, (NOB) Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Entry Medical & Health Programme & Policy

Overview

Support data management and ICT functions for health initiatives.

You have:

• A University degree in computer science/engineering/software/data management/supply chain & logistics or another related field.
• Minimum of two years of professional experience in information technology with data management and business operations in a large international organization and/or corporation.
• Certification and/or proven experience in ICT technical competencies: ICT Project Management, Data management platform/software, Business Analytics, Information Security, ICT Audit and Risk Management, Telecommunications, Networks Information Security and Software Engineering and Programming.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Contract

This is a NO-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. More about NO-2 contracts.

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world.

For every child, HEALTH.

With over 850 indigenous languages, and one of the most ethnically diverse populations, widespread poverty and gender inequality make it hard for many children to realize their rights. In Papua New Guinea (PNG), UNICEF’s works effectively both ‘upstream’ (with governments) and ‘downstream’ (at the grassroots level) to carry out its mission through a programme of cooperation jointly developed with the government guides our work in the country.

How can you make a difference?

For this post, the ICT Data Management Officer (Level 2) reports to the Immunization Specialist in Papua New Guinea country office as it is specialized to do H&N ICT functions. Based on the established policies, guidelines and service level agreements (SLAs), the purpose of the incumbent role is to carry out broad data management and IT support to the implementation partners in national and provincial level. This post will mainly be tasked to do the following:

- Situational analysis of the LMIS/mSupply

- Set-up tablets and temperature monitoring device

- Training of Trainers (ToT) at national, Provincial and Health Facility level

- Coordination with any implementation partner, other partners, NDOH and PHAs

- Monitoring the data in mSupply dashboard and undertake action

As a champion for every child, you will have…

• A University degree in computer science/engineering/software/data management/supply chain & logistic or another related field.
• Minimum of two years of professional experience in information technology with data management and business operations in a large international organization and/or corporation is required. Experience in a UN organization is an asset. Experience in data management work for health-related field and/or in medical supply chain management related areas will be an asset.
• Certification and/or proven experience in one of these several ICT technical competencies: ICT Project Management, Data management platform/software, Business Analytics, Information Security, ICT Audit and Risk Management, Telecommunications, Networks Information Security and Software Engineering and Programming
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate… our core values of Commitment, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability.

View our competency framework at https://www.unicef.org/careers/media/1041/file/UNICEF%27s_Competency_Framework.pdf

This position is classified as temporary and does not carry any expectancy of renewal and will not be converted to any other type of appointment.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

UNICEF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training).

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