Information Management Officer (WASH), NOA, East Jerusalem, SOP

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, dedication

UNICEF in the State of Palestine works to uphold the rights of children to access services and protection, from early childhood through to adolescence. Our objective is to ensure that every child in the State of Palestine (Gaza, West Bank, including East Jerusalem), irrespective of background or circumstance, has an equal chance to fulfil their potential.

To learn more about working in Palestine please visit:

https://www.facebook.com/unicefpalestine/

How can you make a difference?

This position will work under the supervision of the WASH Officer (Cluster Coordinator) and respond to cluster needs for data and information. He/She will be responsible to manage the collection, analysis and sharing of WASH-related information with the relevant actors, including UNICEF, HCT, local authorities and cluster partners to support them in decision making, planning, design, implementation and monitoring of the required WASH response. The IMO will also manage the data collection, analysis and presentation of the Cluster led mechanism for WASH Incidents monitoring and reporting.

Major tasks to be completed:

Data Gathering, Tools and Process

• Update and improve Wash Cluster information tools, database, Dashboard, Website, contact list and records on regular basis.
• Lead and support the coordination, planning, design and implementation of WASH-related rapid assessments, surveys with the relevant local authorities and WASH Cluster partners.

• Develop and disseminate WASH information products to be used by UNICEF, WASH Cluster team and WASH Cluster partners for the relevant reporting and advocacy activities.

  Humanitarian Programe Cycle

• Facilitate WASH Cluster participation in the yearly HPC process including HNO (Humanitarian Needs Overview), guidance to WASH Cluster members in HPC project formulation, uploading and vetting of proposals, development and presentation of SRP (Strategic Response Plan) and monitoring of HPC projects and SRP indicators.

• Design the data collection tools, ensuring that the purpose and use of all data collected are clear, questions are simple, clear, collectable and easily collatable,

• Organize and manage the data input and initial analysis and presentation of data for the Cluster and highlight potential problems.

  Monitoring

• Manage the Who does What, Where and When (4W) database on the humanitarian requirements and contributions (financial, material, human as appropriate), as well as data on maps and dashboards.

• Ensure that the inventory of relevant common Cluster data sets, including population data are disaggregated by age and sex and ensure that all the relevant actors are using the most accurate information and baseline data.
• Lead in planning and implementation of joint assessments and analysis of WASH specific needs and act as focal point for the cluster partners to share IM resources and capacities where appropriate to promote harmonization and unified approach.
• Develop simple, user-friendly emergency sector monitoring reporting formats in consultation with the local authorities, cluster partners and other key stakeholders.

• Compile incidents of violations against WASH facilities in one database and lead on producing graphs, maps, and infographics. And provide the required data and analysis for the WASH response plans and final reporting requirements.

  Dissemination and Access to Information for Stakeholders

• Manage inventory of relevant documents on the humanitarian situation, i.e. mission reports, assessments, evaluations, etc.;

• Develop simple and effective methods for proper information sharing and effective communications with all stakeholders. When required consider translation into local languages.

  Information Management Intra and Inter-Cluster Liaison

• Liaise with OCHA and IM Focal Points in other sector/clusters, in addition to the local and national authorities on data sharing to assess, identify, and to access existing information.

• Coordinate with OCHA to establish the systems and processes needed for effective information sharing with cluster partners.
• Liaise with UNICEF Monitoring and Evaluation experts to gather and share information – especially for background data and sources of information in-country.

Training and capacity building of cluster partners

• Promote and support IM training of other UNICEF staff, cluster partners, Government and humanitarian personnel and capacity building of humanitarian partners, as required.

For more details, please visit the attached JD

JD WASH Cluster IMO - NOA .pdf

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

Education:

University degree preferred in subjects/ areas of Water, Civil Engineering, Public Health Data Programing, Statistics, Information Technology, Environmental Health, or another related field.

Experience:

A minimum of one year of professional experience in data analysis and information management.

Experience with NGOs or International Organizations in the WASH sector with emergency responses is considered as a strong asset.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English and Arabic.

For every Child, you demonstrate

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability

UNICEF competencies

• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
• Works Collaboratively with others (1)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
• Drive to achieve impactful results (1)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

For this position, suitable male candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

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 also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.

Child Safeguarding 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.

Remarks:

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