INFORMATION MANAGEMENT OFFICER (TJO)

Contract

This is a P-4 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 7 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 168,113 USD and 216,746 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting

The position is located in the Emergency Response Section (ERS), Field Operations and Technical Cooperation Division (FOTCD) of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Geneva, Switzerland. The incumbent will report to the Chief of Section and coordinate the Information Management and Data Analytics (IMDA) unit. IMDA is building out the information management function for field operations to strengthen the use of data and analytics in support of early warning, prevention and risk analysis for human rights.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for the following specific duties:

FIELD INFORMATION MANAGEMENT STRATEGY • Maintain, improve and implement the Field Operations Information Management Strategy; facilitate information exchange within OHCHR and promote data and information standards; • Define operational and funding requirements for the implementation of the strategy; -Expand the practical and realistic implementation of the gradual establishment of professional information management capacity within OHCHR; • Develop job profiles for the required information management staff within OHCHR; participate in the recruitment of information management staff, and as relevant manage, guide, develop, train and foster teamwork and communication among the evolving information management team within OHCHR. Supervise staff of the unit including Data Analysts, Geographic Information Officers, Data visualization experts and Business Analysts as needed; • Analyse OHCHR information and systems to identify and address information management gaps, and facilitate improved information flow and information sharing. Identify long-term system requirements and ensure sufficient technical capacity to sustain the system(s).

OPERATIONAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT • Advise the Head of the Emergency Response Section on operational information management, including strategic and immediate priorities; Identify new information and data requirements to support operations and provide emergency response information management support to country operations within the region; • Develop and implement a strategic approach to managing information in human rights monitoring and investigation, early warning analysis and emergency response, including supporting common information processes and approaches; • Identify in-country OHCHR activities that could benefit from remote information management capacity and coordinate remote IM support provided to OHCHR field presences; deploy to the field as surge information management capacity to undertake specific information management support activities.

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT COORDINATION • Engage with counterparts in the UN system, inter-governmental organisations and other relevant partners to ensure that information activities are coordinated and consistent with the highest standards and best practices, and support the adoption of global data standards; • Promote data and information sharing within the UN system humanitarian community as well as, and where appropriate, the establishment of country-specific common data standards; • Advocate for the use of data standards and common platforms, and for the improved exchange of information within OHCHR and with the UN system more broadly, in line with specific OHCHR/UN policies and approaches such as the Human Rights Up Front Action Plan. Foster a community of practice across the data related roles throughout the organization.

VISUALISATION OF INFORMATION • Strive to improve the manner in which OHCHR presents information and support the production and dissemination of high-quality information products, tools and services, incorporating up to date technologies and approaches; • Assist in the development of OHCHR stylistic design, editorial coherence and production of information and reporting materials and standards intended for external and internal use, incorporating maps, infographics and other presentational approaches; • Provide training and expertise on the use and development of information management tools and platforms to OHCHR staff; • Foster innovation within OHCHR in relation to information management, stimulate early adoption of tools and technologies, and support capacity development; • Perform other related duties, as required.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative collection and management of data. Knowledge of data analysis processes, visualisation and data management practices. Knowledge of existing information management systems. Ability to advise on data exchange protocols and applications used in humanitarian/human rights contexts. Ability to develop, resource, and implement data and information programmes. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in information management, information systems, social science or in a related area is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

At least 7 years of progressively responsible work experience in information management, information systems, human rights information management or other related areas is required.

Experience in diagnosing information management system requirements and identifying gaps is desirable.

Experience in developing information management strategies, operating procedures and programme implementation is desirable.

At least one year of experience in field operations is desirable.

Experience in Geographical Information Systems or database technology is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

THIS POSITION IS TEMPORARILY AVAILABLE FROM 10 FEBRUARY 2024 TO 7 FEBRUARY 2025, SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.

While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.

A current staff member who holds a fixed-term, permanent or continuing appointment may apply for temporary positions no more than one level above his or her current grade.

However, a current staff member who holds an appointment at the G-6 or G-7 level may also apply to temporary positions in the Professional category up to and including the P-3 level, subject to meeting all eligibility and other requirements for the position.

A staff member holding a temporary appointment shall be regarded as an external candidate when applying for other positions, and may apply for other temporary positions at any level, subject to section 5.7 below and staff rule 4.16 (b) (ii). Therefore, a staff member holding a temporary appointment in the General Service or related categories may only apply to positions within those categories. For full information on eligibility requirements, please refer to section 5 of ST/AI/2010/4 Rev.1 on Temporary Appointments.

Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position.

If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.

Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.

Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.

By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions.

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The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.