Information Management Officer

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

Within the delegated authority and under the direct supervision of the Head of the Information Management Unit or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Information Management Officer will:

• Participate in the collection and processing of data of humanitarian interest and their integration into the geo-spatial databases of the coverage area of ​​the OCHA Regional Office (West and Central Africa).
• Prepare thematic maps as well as reference maps of the countries covered by the regional office. Compile and make available to partners through the interagency website the humanitarian interest maps produced by OCHA country offices as well as by other organizations.
• Participate in the development and finalization of Geographic Information Systems projects defined by the office.
• Maintain up to date and make available to partners the list of maps produced as well as their electronic and physical archiving.
• Work closely with the other members of the information management unit and the office for the creation and analysis of cartographic products.
• Design, develop and manage databases, spreadsheets and other data tools; understand, document, and ensure the quality of high-value humanitarian data for accuracy, consistency and comparability; consolidate operational information on a regular schedule to support analysis.
• Organize, design and carry out the evaluation and analysis of location-specific datasets through meaningful statistical techniques; participate in the development and revision of data standards (e.g. the Humanitarian Exchange Language) and advise on the application of these standards into local systems and processes; participate in the development, implementation and management of new indicators, together with its accompanying data, to be included in a Common Humanitarian Dataset; understand, document and ensure the quality of high-value humanitarian data for accuracy, consistency and comparability.
• Produce and update information products such as reports, charts and infographics by turning data into graphical products to convey messages and a storyline; develop advocacy materials including posters, presentations and other visual materials (using tools such as Power BI, Indesign. Illustrator)
• Encourages, mobilizes and supports co-workers, fellow UN Volunteers and local communities to play an active part in the development of emergency response tools and strategies on a voluntary basis;
• Initiates / participates in local volunteer groups, including assisting them in submitting stories and experiences to the World Volunteer Web site;
• Discusses with the supervisor on how volunteerism for the development of emergency preparedness and response tools and mechanisms can be mainstreamed throughout the assignment and aims to integrate relevant activities into work plans;
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Master degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

• Advanced higher degree (Master’s or equivalent) in a relevant area ( GIS, Statistics, Data Science, IT) or other relevant areas
  • a first-level university degree or equivalent in combination with relevant training and/or professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree; Internship could be considered.

Required experience:

36 Months

Experience remark:

• At least 3 years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level as GIS officer, Database Manager, Statistician, Graphic designer, Data analysis, monitoring and Evaluation or other relevant programs; experience with experience in the field in the humanitarian sector would be an asset. Experience in the region would be an asset;

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• French(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise:

Database design, administration and maintenance, Statistics

Area of expertise details:

• Excellent Data management Skills ( Advanced Excel, SQL, Power Query, Power BI);
• Excellent GIS skills (ArcGIS);
• Graphic design tools knowledge (illustrator, InDesign);
• Business Intelligence Software proficient ( Power BI, Tableau);
• Coding/stats Languages skills (R, Java) would be an advantage;

• Accuracy and professionalism in database management and data cleaning;

• 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;
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
• Sound security awareness;

Driving license:

No

Competencies values:

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

First register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup.

Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.

* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

First update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile.

Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply.

Application deadline: 15 October 2020