Information Management Officer

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.

•To respond to the increased risk of large urban yellow fever outbreaks with international spread that could threaten global health security, the comprehensive, multicomponent Global Eliminate Yellow Fever Epidemics (EYE) strategy was developed by EYE partners. To ensure and guide successful implementation, 3 strategic objectives were defined together with milestones to be attained throughout a 10-year timeline (2017-2026). •This UNV will work closely with the Immunization and Emergency Preparedness and Response focal person for EYE strategy implementation in Africa, at the WHO Regional Office for Africa (AFRO). The UNV will manage information for yellow fever prevention and control activities in the region.

• Manage databases. • Collect collate, manage and analyze data on EYE strategy implementation in Africa. • Aggregate relevant data into information to enable strategic planning and decision-making. • Aggregate and maintain information from technical stakeholders, country offices and partners including contact lists, event specific information, health indicator data, health situation data, health response data, etc. • Respond to information requests from EYE strategy partners and technical stakeholders. • Ensure dissemination of information on key activities and knowledge sharing with all partners. • Support improvement of information sharing, to strengthen access to information from other organizations and clusters, and to contribute to intersectoral dashboards and reports. • Verify data quality (completeness, timeliness), identify gaps in health information management, recommend corrective actions. • Perform periodic data analyses and visualizations. • Develop maps and information products. • Provide back filling for Regional EYE Focal persons, when required. • Support key meetings, relevant activities, ensure follow-up on agreed action points with relevant stakeholders, when required. • Maintain regional section of the EYE strategy’s SharePoint site. • Participate in any other activity that may be required in connection with the position and perform any other related duties, as required by the functional supervisor(s).

• Teamwork • Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences • Communication • Producing Results

relevant professional work, at the national and international level, in data/information management, including experience in immunization, emergency operations or humanitarian context, is required. • Prior work experience with WHO/UN system, health cluster partners, relevant nongovernmental or humanitarian organizations, is desirable but not mandatory.

• Demonstrated knowledge of information management and monitoring systems as related to immunization and/or emergency response operations. • Proven skills in the field of statistical data collection, assessment, analysis, and monitoring in a public health context. • Ability to design, manage, analyse, and coordinate complex data/information management initiatives. • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, and Teams. • Knowledge of online data collection applications, statistical analysis packages, databases, and web-based tools. • Good knowledge of mapping and Geographic Information System (GIS) programmes (e.g. ArcGIS, QGIS). • Good knowledge of data analytics and visualization tools (e.g. PowerBI).

The Republic of Congo is a low-middle income country, located in Central Africa sub-region. The country shares boundaries with Gabon in the South-West, Cameroon and Central Republic Africa in the North and Northeast, the Democratic Republic of Congo in the East, Angola and Atlantic Ocean in the South. Since 2014, the Republic of Congo is experiencing an economic downturn, affecting the economic growth (-5 per cent in 2017). Because of the persistent drop in the price of oil, this situation drove to the decline of the gross domestic product per capita, from $3,196 in 2013 to $1,658 in 2017. Nevertheless, the country is globally stable and safe in the main urban and rural areas. Frequent disruptions are recorded in the electricity supply, particularly in Brazzaville (political capital) and Pointe-Noire (economic capital). The living cost is relatively affordable, but some concerns with the cost of decent housing should be noted. The population enjoys dressing in style and loves music both profane and religious. According to United Nations security standards, life and travel in Brazzaville and in the other areas major are secure. The Republic of Congo is a unique country. 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.