Information Management Officer

Volunteering Crisis & Emergency Response IT & Telecom

Overview

Support UNICEF's emergency response and information management in Eastern Region.

You have:

• Professional experience in information management, data management, geographical information systems, assessments, situation analysis and/or PM&D with the UN and/or NGO is required.
• A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
• Experience demonstrating very strong information management skills in a professional context is essential for this post.
• Experience in a humanitarian context is required.
• 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.
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment.
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications.
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.
• Sound security awareness.

Contract

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The fundamental mission of UNICEF (Established in 1946) 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. 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 fulfil 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.

The specific role will be supporting the ongoing Earthquake response as well as other hazards which include Returnees from Pakistan, acute watery diarrhoea/cholera, and general emergency preparedness and response initiatives in the Eastern Region, through the sections, zonal offices and clusters. The section also aims to ensure connectedness of the emergency response to resilience/basic human needs programmes through nexus approaches. The key Stakeholders include, UNICEF Sections, Field Offices, Clusters and Other UN Agencies which include OCHA, UNHCR, IOM, WFP and FAO among others.

Under the overall direction and guidance of the Chief of Field Office, the Information Management Specialist will provide leadership for the Information Management (IM) function within the Eastern Region Field Office , and technically supported by Planning, Monitoring, and Data section. The role includes providing high-quality IM services to support the Earthquake emergency response and other localized shocks and hazards, program performance, ensuring accurate and timely data for informed decision-making. This position is crucial for risk programming, data-driven decisions, emergency preparedness, people-centred programming, and improving programme monitoring and reporting.

The IM Specialist will ensure that IM processes contribute to a well-coordinated, strategic, adequate, coherent, and effective emergency preparedness and response by all relevant participants. They will manage the collection, analysis, visualization, and sharing of information to support an efficient and effective humanitarian response.

The main tasks and responsibilities of the postholder will include, but are not limited to:

Coordination and Representation • Participate in inter-agency coordination meetings and represent UNICEF in various information management forums. • Provide inputs and updates for internal and external communications, including meeting presentations, briefing notes, and other materials. • Manage the flow of information and dissemination appropriately, including maintaining the Field Coordination and Emergency SharePoint and other systems. Information Management and Analysis • Leverage Geographic Information technologies for map production and geographic data management while promoting data standards and harmonized management of geographic data/information. • Establish and maintain information and geospatial databases that consolidate, analyze trends, and report/disseminate information critical to decision-making. • Collect, compile, and analyze data from various sources on risks and hazards such as natural disasters, programmatic deprivations, and diseases (e.g., AWD/cholera). • Develop and maintain mapping tools, interactive dashboards, and infographics on various risks and deprivations to enable emergency preparedness and response. • Create mapping tools and visualization products on areas such as access challenges, gaps, context analyses, and other relevant documents for advocacy.

Emergency Preparedness and Response • Lead the preparation of regular emergency information products such as Situation Reports , presentations, flash updates, and briefing notes. • Contribute to the development of strategic documents, including the Emergency Response plan as well as contribute to technical assessments and reporting. • Provide regular inputs and updates on emergency situations and responses, supporting emergency preparedness and contingency planning efforts. • Support strategic analysis of UNICEF field presences and operations, considering factors such as needs, access, and conducive environments. • Provide technical support to field offices regarding situation analysis, emergency preparedness, and response efforts. • Coordinate with field offices to ensure timely and accurate data collection during emergencies, including the development of necessary data collection and IM tools. • Support the Emergency Response missions in the field.

Risk Analysis and Monitoring • Provide analytical support for designing and implementing risk-informed multi-hazards response programmes, and ensuring that analysis findings are integrated into planning, monitoring, and evaluation of the response efforts. • Provide technical support and capacity building to UNICEF staff at the country office and field offices on the implementation and utilization of the Risk Dashboard and equity analysis.

i) Core Values

• Care
• Respect • Integrity • Trust • Accountability • Sustainability

ii) 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) • Drives to Achieve Impactful Results (1) • Manages Ambiguity and Complexity (1)

professional experience in information management, data management, geographical information systems, assessments, situation analysis and/or PM&D with the UN and/or NGO is required.
• A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree. • Experience demonstrating very strong information management skills in a professional context is essential for this post. • Experience in a humanitarian context is required. • Extensive work experience outside the humanitarian sector which is relevant to this post may be considered in lieu of humanitarian experience. 17.

• Information management, data management, geographical information systems, assessments, situation analysis and/or PM&E with the UN and/or NGO is required. • 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 Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and 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.

The position is based in Jalalabad with travel to provinces as required. UN Volunteers are entitled to a Volunteer Living Allowance, insurance, and other benefits as per UNV policies. Host entities provide duty of care, security support, and necessary working tools for the assignment.

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin, or other status.

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