Information Management Officer ( Syria Country Program )

Job Description

Background/IRC Summary:

The Syria crisis is often described as the worst humanitarian catastrophe since the end of the Cold War. Today, 13.4 million people in Syria - more than half of the country's population - are in need of humanitarian assistance with needs increasingly being exacerbated by economic decline. Of these, 6.8 million are refugees and asylum-seekers who have fled the country. This is no short-term humanitarian episode. The devastating human consequences to huge numbers of people will endure for decades. The destruction of relationships, communities, livelihoods, homes and infrastructure will take years to repair.

IRC is offering a robust humanitarian response to the Syria crisis a rapidly expanding portfolio, supported by more than 1000+ staff in Syria Country Program. IRC is undertaking programs in Syria and the neighboring countries of Turkey, Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan in the fields of health, child protection, early childhood development, education, women’s protection and empowerment, non-food items and food distribution, cash assistance, water and sanitation, protection and rule of law, and livelihood programming. Our work in these challenging settings gives rise to some of the most pressing issues facing contemporary humanitarian action, including questions of access, security, funding and coordination.

Job Overview/Summary:

The Information Management Officer is intended to analyze, document and develop Information Management system for Child Protection sector. The incumbent is expected to assist IRC and UNICEF Child Protection Sector in collection, analyzing and publishing information products under the project. This work will entail establishing templates, ensuring agreed-upon standards and branding, and ensure the accuracy of all spatial and non-spatial products, and subsequent analysis, is of the highest standard.

Responsibilities:

- Support IM function for Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO)/ Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) - Support the planning and strategy development for Child Protection Information Management system and informing the response strategies/action plans. - Develop Information Management Strategies and Protocols for the Child Protection Sector and partners. - Apply CP AOR Standard Best Practices to identify the shortcomings of these processes and suggesting improvements. - Maintain regularly 4Ws of CP AoR sector and generate maps and graphs - Support CP AoR Coordinator in gap analysis and building the capacity of organizations in term of Information Management. - Liaise with other information managers to build information management relationships for gathering reliable data and using data collection tools at the field level. - Assist in the development of an Information Management project based on accepted international standards. - Develop data collection tools as requested by the partners or other members of the CP AoR. - Create infographics, maps, dashboards, reports and all related IM products as requested by the partners. - Monitor overall Child Protection project progress and identify strategies to respond to challenges and improve products to best meet the project objectives. - Build and maintain close working relationships with CP AoR partners - Identify training needs across CP Ao R and design courses and support the development of training curriculums and support with conducting training externally. - Assist and support the implementation of trainings, meetings, conferences, workshops and all IM activities planned CP AoR. - Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

- 2-3 years’ experience in information management - Previous experience working with cluster system is required - Microsoft Excel skills. - Experience with Mobile Data Collection tools. - Documentation skills. - Assessment Design skills. - Data Analysis skills. - Database Management skills - Bachelors Degree in Information Systems or equivalent field.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

- A commitment to IRC’s mission, vision, values and IRC Way – Professional Code of Conduct. - Credible written, presentation and verbal communication skills; ability to convey information effectively and solid experience providing training and staff development - Validated sense of professional discretion, integrity, and ability to handle complex situations diplomatically and to effective resolution. - Excellent management and interpersonal skills and a solid ability to promote harmonious/cohesive teamwork, in a cross-cultural context. - Validated ability to plan long-term, organize priorities and work under administrative and programmatic pressures with detail orientation and professional patience. - Highly collaborative and resourceful; ability to establish positive working relationships with senior level management and all other partners to maximize cooperation and productivity. - Curiosity, a desire to continually learn and develop and a sense of humor is a must. - Analytical ability in creating effective solutions to complex matters while adhering to labor laws and internal policies.

Languages:

- English and Arabic required

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Child Protection Coordinator (UNICEF) Position directly supervises: None

Indirect Reporting (If applicable): None

Professional Standards: IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Global Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and carries out policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Respect at Work Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Returning National Candidates: We strongly encourage national or returning national candidates to apply for this position. If you are a citizen of the Country in which this position is based and are currently located outside of your home country and possess over two years of international work experience, the Middle East Region has introduced an attractive remuneration package. The package includes competitive compensation, return flight to post, shipping allowance, temporary housing and a relocation allowance. Certain restrictions may apply. IRC strives to attract, motivate and retain qualified national staff in our programs.

Accountability to Clients: IRC staff must adhere to the commitment of contributing to the sustainability and development of its (CR) Client Responsiveness Mechanisms, preserving the culture of prioritizing the needs of our clients and affected communities by systematically listening to their perspectives and using their feedback to make programmatic decisions and give them greater influence over program design and delivery.

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.

Diversity and Inclusion: at IRC MENA, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Organizations that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, nationality, and perspective are validated to be better organizations. More importantly, creating a safe workspace environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best is the right thing to do. So, bring your whole self to work.

IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. In keeping with our core values of Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality, IRC strives to maintain a work environment built on mutual respect in which all individuals treat each other professionally, and free of bias, prejudice, and harassment. IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of IRC Persons in any work setting. All IRC staff, wherever they are located, are accountable for creating an environment free of discrimination, harassment, bullying, and retaliation.

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