Information Management Officer (IMO)

Volunteering

Overview

Manage data related to Covid-19 interventions efficiently

You have:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Three to five years of relevant professional work experience in information and data management and software development.
• Fluency in French and working knowledge of English.
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel, data management software, GIS, and programming techniques.

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

Data Management and analysis of Covid-19 related interventions:

• Design, develop and manage databases, spreadsheets and other data tools; understand, document, and ensure the quality of high-value data for accuracy, consistency and comparability; consolidate operational information on a regular schedule to support analysis;
• Collects and summarizes Covid-19 related programme data, including information on procured and distributed items, track status of persons in need, and beneficiaries planned and reached for all programme assistance modalities and activities;
• Support all sections in Covid-19 related data analysis through meaningful statistical technics.

Supporting Service Delivery of Covid-19 related interventions

• Provide a platform to ensure that service delivery is driven by the agreed strategic priorities
• Develop mechanisms to eliminate duplication of service delivery;
• Gathers, organizes, and provides data on Covid-19 related programme outputs, processes, and outcomes, including distribution plans and the status, quantity, and quality of Food items and Non-food items distributed and technical assistance provided.

Informing strategic decision-making of UNICEF and his partners of Covid-19 related interventions

• Undertake needs assessment and gap analysis for UNICEF-supported interventions in response to the Covid-19 epidemic.
• Analyse, identify and address (emerging) gaps, obstacles, duplication, and cross-cutting issues
• Collate assistance to sections and other unit’s data in accordance with clear direction, with a view to fostering efficient data reporting around Covid-19 and support programme reviews and informative decision-making;

Planning, Monitoring and reporting of Covid-19 related interventions

• Provide tools and oversignt for easy planning, monitoring and implementation of UNICEF’s supported Education, Health and C4D programmes related to the response to Covid-19.

• Maintain information records and monitoring plan documentation, such as records of assistance movements and programme checklists, in order to assist in the effective delivery and distribution of food items or non-food items;

• Provide guidance for cooperating partners on UNICEF operational practices, monitoring tools and methods, including T4D applications, in order to support them to complete self-monitoring tasks and to contribute to the visibility of UNICEF in the coverage areas;

• Prepare and participate in field missions for data collection for reports in relation to implemented activities related to Covid-19;

• Liaise with implementing partners and internal counterparts to gather feedback and comments to support programme reviews and improve data reliability;

• Contribute to the establishment of evaluation mechanisms of C4D activities (Supporting analysis of people reached, engaged and establishment of community feedback mechanisms).
• Develop systems and tools to map UNICEF-supported interventions for Covid-19.
• Perform other related duties as may be required or assigned by the supervisor or other sections.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

• University degree, preferably at an advanced level, in a subject area relevant to Information and Knowledge Management

Required experience:

36 Months

Experience remark:

• Three to five years of relevant professional work experience in information and data management and software development
• Extensive work experience relevant to this post may be considered as a replacement for formal qualifications.

• Formal training in sector and/or cluster information management is an advantage

• Experience with UN and/or international NGO, including information management.

Language skills:

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

Area of expertise:

Knowledge management, archiving and documentation

Area of expertise details:

Technical skills

• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel (e.g. pivot tables and functions); proven technical expertise for managing data capture and storage, for analysing diverse datasets, and presenting information in understandable tables, charts, graphs and reports; knowledge of establishing and managing basic websites (e.g. UNOCHA’s Humanitarian Response platform); proven skills in using GIS and map-making packages, and in web design and software development are an asset.
• A strong knowledge on data management and analysis software (Stata, SPSS, Epidata…….).
• Experience in the design and ability to deliver a comprehensive data and information management system specifically for programmes whereby all implementing partners will have access to input data and information to further strengthen the evidence-based planning and decision making,
• Experience of programming technics;
• Experience of systems for data collection and GIS mapping (Geographic Information System);
• Proven technical expertise for managing data capture and storage, for analyzing diverse datasets, and presenting information in understandable tables, charts, graphs and reports;
• Knowledge of establishing and managing websites;
• Strong communication and report writing skills.

Language Requirements: Fluency in French and minimum knowledge in English

Core Values

• Care
• Respect
• Integrity
• Trust
• Accountability
• Diversity and inclusion

Core competencies

• Able to work in diverse and multi-cultural team and establish partners network
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Drive for results and goal-oriented

Functional Competencies:

• Analysis
• Application of technical expertise
• Planning and organization
• Follow-up of instructions and procedures
• Able to work with a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership and guidance for information and data management operations
• Set and aim for high quality work standards and set goals to achieve programme objectives

Driving license:

No

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.

This is a national UN Volunteer assignment, therefore only nationals of Congo and legal residents in Congo with a residency permit, the status of refugee or with the status of being stateless are eligible to apply. Don’t forget to tick the yes box for: “I am interested in serving as a volunteer in my own country.”

Application deadline: 24-01-2021

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