Information Management Specialist in Data Management

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.

The position is located in the in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Ukraine. OCHA is part of the United Nations Secretariat responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies. OCHA also ensures there is a framework within which each actor can contribute to the overall response efforts. OCHA's mission is to mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors in order to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies; advocate the rights of people in need; promote preparedness and prevention and facilitate sustainable solutions.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Information Management Officer or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Information Management Associate:

• Supports UN OCHA and the United Nations system, as well as partner organizations to establish and prepare data assets to facilitate coordination of- and advocate for- the humanitarian response in Ukraine, and delivery of the Humanitarian Programme Cycle (HPC); • Provides strategic data management advice for the development of information products, including the design of data management processes, database schema, and data flows; • Supports strategic and operational decision-making by the preparation and management of related datasets on the humanitarian situation and response; • Designs and maintains the structure of databases and data system to optimize storage, retrieval, and analysis of data. • Develops a database management system, with data warehouse capability and ETL processes for the development of Power BI dashboards and other reporting tools. • Maintains documentation and metadata to describe the meaning, origin, and context of the relevant data, facilitating its understanding and usability.
• Maintains good relationships with the various entities to promote strong client engagement, data sharing and transparency; • Develops strong links with information management focal points in other organizations to help clusters to identify their priority data management requirements and to promote coordination and data exchange among organizations; • Works closely with IM team, UNOCHA staff and humanitarian partners to promote responsible data management practices and exchange; • Supports in maintaining a catalogue of data assets and facilitates data accessibility; • Produces articles and presentations on UNV, UN Volunteer success stories; • Any other related tasks that may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

As an active OCHA team member, efficient, timely, responsive, and client-friendly support rendered to OCHA and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including: • High-quality data assets and data management processes to support the preparation of information products, including reports, snapshots, and other standalone info-graphics; • Design and setup of a database management system for response monitoring, situational needs monitoring and other reference datasets to support the Humanitarian Programme Cycle; • Compliance of data management platforms and processes with IASC Data Responsibility Guidelines and other data privacy and security protocols; • Data and metadata documentation describing the meaning, origin, and usability;
• Data assets are up-to-date, correct and accessible to internal and external stakeholders; • End users are trained and instructed on how to maintain and access data assets; • Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment; • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.

• Adaptability and Flexibility • Commitment to Continuous Learning • Communication • Integrity • Planning and Organizing • Professionalism • Working in Teams

the use of database systems, such as PostgreSQL, MySQL or Microsoft SQL Server, as well as Microsoft Office is required, including a working knowledge of SQL query language.

• Proficient in the use of Power BI and DAX is desirable; • Experience in managing and/or maintaining database management systems is required; • Progressive responsible professional experience in data management, database design, setup of database management systems or related field preferably in humanitarian and/or development context is desirable; • Experience working with the UN or international organizations is desirable.

As it is a national UN Volunteer's assignment, the UN volunteer shall organize his/her accommodation by themselves.

Entitlements of National UN Volunteer

The contract lasts for the period indicated in the vacancy with the possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity, and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment. This is a full-time contract.

Allowances: • Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA): A Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) USD 1587 (equivalent in UAH) is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities, and normal cost of living expenses. This includes Well-Being Differentials for the period while the ICSC applies hardship classification to duty stations in Ukraine as “E”. • USD 400 entry lump sum, one-time payment.

Medical and life insurance: • Medical insurance: The UN Volunteer and eligible PFU dependents will receive UNV provided medical insurance coverage. Coverage for UN Volunteers begins from the Commencement of Service and normally ceases one month after the last day of the UN Volunteer Contract date. • Life Insurance: UN Volunteers are covered by life insurance for the duration of the UN Volunteer assignment. If a UN Volunteer dies during the UN Volunteer assignment, the eligible designated beneficiaries will be entitled to receive a life insurance lump sum.

Leave entitlements: • Annual leave:  UN Volunteers accrue an entitlement to 2.5 days of Annual Leave per completed month of the UN Volunteer assignment. Unused accrued Annual Leave up to a maximum of 30 days is carried over in case of a contract extension within the same UN Volunteer assignment. Unused accrued Annual Leave may not be carried over in case of reassignment or a new assignment. • Learning leave: Subject to supervisor approval and exigencies of service, UN Volunteers may request up to ten working days of Learning Leave per consecutive 12 months of the UN Volunteer assignment, starting with the Commencement of Service date, provided the Learning Leave is used within the contract period. • Certified Sick Leave: UN Volunteers are entitled to up to 30 days of certified sick leave based on a 12-month cycle. This amount is reset every 12-month cycle. • Uncertified Sick Leave: UN Volunteers receive seven days of uncertified sick leave working days in a calendar year. This amount will be reset at the established interval period.