Data Manager

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 UNV assignment will be part of the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa IMS Team under the Emergency Preparedness & Response Cluster. The WHO AFRO has established an IMST with the declaration of the first COVID-19 cases in the African continent. The IMST is composed of 8 pillars and support cells of the response to provide strategic leadership and overall COVID-19 response support to country. The IMST is composed of three functional lines which are:

The Policy & Oversight Group, under the responsibility of the Regional Director, responsible for policy direction, health security council discussions, regional partnerships, country- specific issues, programme continuity, and resources management.
The Strategic Team, under the responsibility of the Incident Manager, supported by the strategic team, responsible to define and adjust the response strategy, based on emerging evidence, coordinate and guide pillar work and monitor and evaluate performance.
The Pillar/Hub Group, responsible to provide technical and operational support to countries.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the COVID-19 Incident Manager or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Data Manager/T/Graphics is a specialist who establishes systems, compiles reports, data and rosters to achieve the IM and Strategic Team objectives, in collaboration with a wide of organizational focal points at regional, country, HQs and IST levels to provide enabling systems, data and reports to facilitate collaboration, knowledge sharing, and work results. In keeping with the goal of working across boundaries, the incumbent collaborates in cross-Cluster work and task teams across the RO to achieve organizational results.

The incumbent will be expected to perform the following duties:

Conduct analysis, mapping and reporting of data related to the Incident Management and the Strategic Team functions
Develop and enhance data systems to generate monitoring and performance reports;
Develop & update the briefing notes, presentations, slide decks on strategic themes related to the COVID response & the IM and the Strategic Team functions
Support databases, dashboard, tracking tool, surveys and prepare reports;
Perform other related responsibilities as assigned in his/her area of expertise, including replacing and backstopping.

, Adaptability and Flexibility, Communication, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism

Essential: A minimum of two (2) years of experience in developing, maintaining and managing databases and related software applications, in governmental institutions or regional/international organizations.

Desirable: Experience in reporting and communication in an international NGO, inter-governmental organization or UN system agency.

Experience working in an international organization is an asset

Brazzaville is the headquarters of the WHO Regional Office for Africa and the capital of the Republic of the Congo. It is a quiet city on the borders of the Congo river with a relatively low crime rate and as such is a family station. WHO staff live either in the WHO compound which is a 30 minute drive from the centre of town or in the city centre. There are a range of apartments available, with all the necessary amenities including furniture but it should be noted that the cost of living in Brazzaville is relatively high. The climate is generally warm year-round with several different rainy and dry seasons. While Brazzaville is a fairly quiet city there are a range of restaurants including European, Asian (Chinese, Indian and Japanese) and bars. WHO has a medical clinic. The Republic Congo is a unique country and WHO AFRO is a unique operation. 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.