Information Management Coordinator (Humanitarian Mine Action)

Contract

This is a DRC - Expatriate contract. More about DRC - Expatriate contracts.

Who are we?

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

DRC has been operating in the Middle East (ME) region for over a decade, running a combination of emergency, livelihood, protection and advocacy programmes through Country Offices (COs) in Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey with a Regional Office (RO) in Amman.

DRC Yemen’s response

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been operating in Yemen since 2008 using a protection of human rights framework. DRC initially worked in Yemen with mixed migrants coming from the Horn of Africa who are displaced by conflict and drought. Since then, DRC expanded its sectors of intervention and is now providing humanitarian assistance in nineteen governorates throughout the country. Current programme sectors include protection, food security & livelihoods, WASH, Shelter, humanitarian mine action and CCCM.

About the job

Overall purpose of the role:

This Information Management (IM) Coordinator will act as the technical advisor for the support and implementation of the Yemen Mine Action Coordination Cell (YMACC) IM system. Additionally, s/he will develop end-user information and analytical products that will support and help expand Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) activities in Yemen. As member of DRC staff in Yemen, it is expected that the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct are upheld in relation to DRC Code of Conduct.

Main responsibilities :

• Lead capacity building on information management within the national mine action authority, in coordination with the GICHD PM.
• Work closely with the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) PM (IM Yemen focal point) in understanding the Mine Action end-user IM requirements and designing processes and tools to address those needs and requirements.
• Provide IM and Geographic Information System (GIS) support (in the context of Information Management System Mine Action (IMSMA) Core) to the Yemen Mine Action Program.
• Work closely with the UNDP Operations team and coordinate activities with them.
• Coordinate maintenance and continuous development of IMSMA Core in Yemen.
• Monitor Yemen IMSMA Core implementation including the implementation of the structures and Standard Operations Procedures (SOPs).
• Provide IM/GIS support to UNDP and to different HMA partners in coordination with the YMACC IM Yemen focal point.
• Prepare IMSMA Core training material and deliver training courses as required.
• Assist and follow up with national mine action authority in the implementation of the IM workplan and trainings.
• Develop capacity of national mine action authority IM staff by conducting relevant IM trainings, workshops and providing technical advice.
• In consultation with relevant stakeholders, review and draft updated version of an IM strategy, IM National Mine Action Standards (NMAS), and IM SOPs to be approved by national mine action authority.
• Lead in identifying/updating IM processes, IM procedures, process mapping and writing relevant guidelines.
• Coordinate with the relevant stakeholders as focal point for the project, most notably for other INGOs and local NGOs, on all matters related to IM/IMSMA and ensure that professional relations are maintained.
• Facilitate all required hardware and software is in place for national mine action authority to conduct its mandated work in IM/IMSMA and assess any needs not covered.
• In dialog with GICHD PM, assist in implementation, monitoring and management, with emphasis on relevance, quality, cost efficiency and impact.
• Develop data collection processes and overall data management activities (including encoding, storing and processing) and support IM standardization and analysis of the collected data and information.
• Ensure timely preparation and generation of information products, and support on information sharing and dissemination through web platforms to all relevant Humanitarian implementing partners.

Additional Duties

• Maintaining project and software documentation.
• Acting as the in-country focal point for GICHD in Yemen.
• Fulfilling other relevant tasks as assigned by the GICHD PM.
• Report to and coordinate with the DRC HDP Ops Manager on administrative responsibilities, including leave plans, travels, trainings, organizing workshops.
• Consult with DRC HDP Ops Manager on external representation and engagement.

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.
• Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
• Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to CCY’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

About you

Experience and technical competencies

• At least 3 years of professional experience.
• Experience in managing IMSMA Core
• Experience building capacity with a national mine action authority
• Experience in delivering training courses and continuous capacity building support to a diverse audience.
• Confident writer, facilitator, and public speaker.

Education:

• University degree in Computer Science, GIS, Information Management or equivalent.

Languages:

Fluency and efficient communication skills in spoken and written English and Arabic.

Key stakeholders: (internal and external)

• DRC HDP department in Yemen (Operations Manager, HDP Coordinator, Technical Field Managers, and national teams
• YMACC officials

We offer

Contract length: We are providing one year contract. This position is reporting to DRC Humanitarian Mine Action Operations Manager.

Work place: Aden

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.ngo under Vacancies. This position will be placed at level (Non-Manager G1).

Application process

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV in English. Apply online on our link below. A****pplications sent by email will not be considered:

Closing date for applications: May 25th 2023, interviews will take place after the closing date.

Further information

For questions regarding the vacancy please contact asmaa.almansoob@drc.ngo, If you are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo