Information Management Associate

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 22 years old. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment.

Description of task

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Information Management (IM) Officer or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV IM Associate will:

• Support the general Education (EDU) Sector tasks in information management, in addition to some administrative tasks in EDU;

• Process administrative tasks that include (but are not limited to):

• Support Sector coordination team in compiling, consolidating and documenting sector results and progress;

• Support the preparation of general reports, assessments, dashboards, situation analyses reports, and other sector related documents;
• Updating/maintaining EDU Sectors Contact lists;
• Supporting Sector in preparation, implementation and following on meetings, including: preparing presentations and briefs, preparing/compiling EDU National level minutes of meetings (MoMs); maintaining attendance sheets for EDU National level meetings (Sectors Partners meetings, Core Groups, etc.);
• Supporting in follow up with Sector Partners on deadlines related to EDU Sector, including on surveys, assessments or any data collection process; service mapping, 3/4/5W’s, photos, locations online mapping, etc;

• Sending out mass communication (announcements, vacancies, etc.)

• Aaccompany the team in or undertaking field visits (field offices, Partners programs, etc.);

• Perform particular IM tasks that include (but are not limited to):
  • Supporting in drafting online forms;
  • Supporting the Sector IM Officer in technical tasks in data analyses;
  • Supporting the Sector IM Officer in specific tasks related to Inter-Agency reporting platforms (Activity Info);
• Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area, e.g. Social Sciences or area related to Information Management;

Required experience:

24 Months

Experience remark:

• At least 2 years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in humanitarian, emergency response, or development domains, or other relevant programmes; experience with UN Agencies or I/NGO’s is an asset;
• Knowledge in online forms and/or online mapping is an asset;
• Knowledge in database development is an asset;
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;

• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;

• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;

• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
• Sound security awareness;
• Have affinity with or interest in humanitarian affairs and emergencies, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• Arabic(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• French(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge

Area of expertise:

Other information and telecommunications technology experience

Driving license:

No

Competencies values:

Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

1.Go to https://vmam.unv.org/

2.If not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool, please register your profile following below steps:

a. Click on “Candidate Signup”, enter your basic personal information and click “Sign Up”. b. You will receive a notification e-mail to your registered e-mail c. Click on the link in the e-mail to validate the e-mail address d. Complete all the required sections under “My Profile” (Personal Information, Addresses, Qualifications, Experiences, References). Under Personal Information section, please make sure to tick the box “I am interested in serving as a volunteer” and select “National only” or “Both national and international”. Do not select “International only”. e. If you have more than one nationality, make sure to add Lebanon as your current nationality otherwise your application will not be considered for national UNV assignments f. Click “Submit my profile” g. Go to “My Page” -> Click on “Special Calls” -> search for “Programme Associate (LBNR000356 - 7909)click Apply then press "Submit my Application”.

3.If already registered in the UNV Talent Pool:

a. Update your profile under “My Profile” (Personal Information, Addresses, Qualifications, Experiences, References). Under Personal Information section, please make sure to tick the box “I am interested in serving as a volunteer” and select “National only” or “Both national and international”. Do not select “International only”. b. Go to “My Page” -> Click on “Special Calls” -> search for “Programme Associate (LBNR000356 - 7909 )”, click Apply then press "Submit my Application”.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.