Information Management Officer, NOA, Damascus, Syria #97531 (Re-advertisement)

Contract

This is a NO-1 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. More about NO-1 contracts.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, HOPE

Find out how UNICEF programmes drive change for children and young people every day, in Syria by visiting this: www.unicef.org/syria

How can you make a difference?

The Information Management Officer, as part of the programme section, will play a vital role in supporting the analysis, and dissemination of evidence information that is important for the Section and the Office to make informed (evidence based) strategic decisions on:

1. the needs of affected populations
2. the prioritization of areas according to programme indicators
3. where there is a need for humanitarian response and to what degree
4. the key gaps in activity and needs, including funding needs.

Under the overall supervision of the chief child protection, the Information Management Officer will work closely with colleagues in Damascus and the field offices to enhance the information collection, analysis and reporting chain.

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:

The main activities include but not limited to:

1. Information system management:

• Maintain and strengthen the section database (e.g. track partner activity, coordinate monthly reporting from partners, monitor emergency response etc.)

2. Produce relevant information resources:

• Collate, analyze and maintain reports from partners, facilitators, third-party monitors and other stakeholders.

3. Support the understanding and use of the information management system:

• Provide training, support and information to partners/government staff on the information system, tools and reports including provision for gender and age disaggregation of data and reporting on particularly vulnerable groups.

4. Support the Section in all aspects related to information and grants management:

• Support the chief of the Section in managing the existing grants and ensure proper use of funds in line with donor conditionality and area of coverage.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• A first university degree preferably in geographic information system, Information Technology, Information Systems, computer science, or related fields that are relevant for this position
• Minimum of one year of relevant professional experience in a similar role.
• Background/familiarity with Emergency is a must.
• Proven statistical, analytic and technical skills including database management and data analysis, high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), ability to maintain basic websites, ability to produce data summaries and visualizations, GIS knowledge is an advantage.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is essential. Other languages are considered an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: https://uni.cf/UNICEFValues

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

This position is not considered an elevated risk role. However, UNICEF reserves the right to conduct further vetting/ assessment within the scope of child safeguarding as appropriate.

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable females are encouraged to apply.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

This VA is open Internally to UNICEF staff and Externally.

Fixed Term Appointment for Two Years