External VA: Information Management Officer, NO1, Fixed Term, Yangon, Open to Myanmar Nationals Only

Contract

This is a NO-1 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-1 contracts.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, a fair chance

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

How can you make a difference?

On behalf of the IASC Humanitarian Coordinator in Myanmar and UNICEF as the lead agency multiple clusters and sub-clusters in the country, the main purpose of the IMO is to support monitoring, reporting and data driven advocacy; liaising with other partners and the ICCG on data-related issues; developing and managing key information management products in line with the needs of the assigned clusters and Emergency Specialist; visualizing data through infographics and maps for presentations and dissemination. The IMO is also responsible for capacity building of relevant cluster members on IM tools and will support innovations in information systems to facilitate decision-making, planning and monitoring of cluster interventions.

Currently, the Myanmar Country Office is operating under a matrix-management model, where individuals will have more than one reporting line. This position will be “matrixed” and will report to the Education in Emergency Cluster Coordinator (Save the Children), who will act as a secondary supervisor.

Key functions and accountabilities of the position (detailed job description attached):

• Information management
• Data analysis and visualization
• Technical and operational support, capacity building
• Networking, coordination and partnership building

Detail job description can be assessed here; JD 115653 IM Officer NO1.docx

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• University (first) degree in social sciences, information management, computer science, management of information systems, statistics, or other relevant field is required.

At least one year of proven experience in:

• Data collection, data management, using tools such as Kobo, ODK, or similar.
• Experience in database design, database distribution and map production and capacity building to give "hands-on" training on database management and reporting.
• Proficient in use of GIS, Advanced Excel, SPSS or STATA and other related software packages.
• Data visualization using graphic and mapping software like Tableau, ArcGIS, or similar.
• Previous experience or formal training in cluster Information Management (IM), humanitarian assistance/cluster experience, or work with a UN/INGO agency is an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
• Experience in Data management: Collect, analyze, verify, and synthesize information to facilitate information sharing, and strengthen them in planning, monitoring, and reporting needs.
• Experience in preparation of technical reports and inputs related to programmes ensuring accuracy, timeliness and relevance of information.
• Past experience in Humanitarian planning process: development/establishment of outcome and output results, as well as related strategies, through analysis of needs and priorities is an asset

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values are Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability (CRITA).

The competencies required for this post are….

Core Competencies

• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
• Works Collaboratively with others (1)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
• Drive to achieve impactful results (1)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

Functional Competencies (Required)

• Analyzing (2)
• Applying Technical Expertise (2)
• Planning and Organizing (2)

View our competency framework at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

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 to become a part of the organization.

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 be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

UNICEF is a workplace that welcomes diversity and equal opportunities. If you require any reasonable accommodation for your test, please let us know two days ahead of the test.

UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.

Remarks:

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