Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in Needs and Response Analysis Section (NARAS), Assessment, Planning & Monitoring Branch, Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Geneva, Switzerland. OCHA is the 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. This temporary job opening is being advertised for the position of Information Management Officer in Needs and Response Analysis Section (NARAS), Assessment, Planning & Monitoring Branch, OCHA, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Information Management Officer reports to the Chief of the Needs and Response Analysis Section (NARAS).
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Information Management Officer will be responsible for the following duties: Data processing and data management • Provides technical support to set up and to analyze results from online surveys (e.g. Kobo Toolbox, Open Data Kit, Monkey survey etc.), including for multi-partner reviews, competency surveys etc., linked to humanitarian needs analysis and planning, and to the Humanitarian Programme Cycle (HPC). • Provides technical advice and develop methodologies, as appropriate, to estimate population figures and the number of People in Need (PiN), and other automated analyses, including those associated with the Joint Intersectoral Analysis Framework (JIAF). • Participates in the development, implementation and management of sectoral and intersectoral indicators, together with accompanying data, included as part of Common Humanitarian Datasets and the Indicators Registry. • On request, leads the collation and merging of baseline and in-crisis datasets. Compiles and performs data analysis, particularly on demographic, affected population, multisector needs and vulnerability data, in different formats (including Geographic Information System- GIS). Geographic Information System (GIS), Mapping and Infographics As needed for humanitarian needs analysis and planning, including for the HPC, • Develops and maintains spatial baseline and operational datasets in accordance with relevant standards and guidance. • Produces and updates high-quality map products and online services. • Maintains a repository of spatial data and ensure that the data are documented and accessible to all humanitarian partners through local and/or online services. • Provides GIS support to the office and field requests; lead the development of appropriate maps and infographic products to support humanitarian decision-making and reflect humanitarian situations, needs, and responses. Knowledge management and Websites • Researches, analyses and evaluates new applications of information technology to enable knowledge management. Makes recommendations for and support their deployment. • Participates in knowledge management projects, contributing to feasibility studies, systems analysis, design, development and implementation, as well as the evaluation and testing of application improvements and new systems. Liaise and ensure interoperability with other web platforms as appropriate. Provides user support. • Sets up, populate and keep up to date the knowledge management platform related to the humanitarian needs analysis, planning and monitoring, including as part of the HPC. • Maintains the relevant sections of HPC websites in accordance with the OCHA standard templates. Capacity strengthening • Designs, organizes and facilitates training and workshop activities for OCHA and inter- agency staff on the operationalization of coordinated joint assessment and analysis policies, tools and guidance, including Coordinated Assessment and Information Management (CAIM) training, Advanced Training for Analysis in Humanitarian Settings (ATAHS), IMPACT training, HPC workshops, HPC-related government led workshops etc. • Advises and provides remote and direct field mission technical support to OCHA Country Offices on joint needs assessment and analysis processes, including for the annual Humanitarian Needs Overviews (HNOs) and other exercises (e.g. Flash Appeals, UNDAC Assessment & Analysis Cell). • Participates and represents the Section in the global Information Management Working Group (IMWG) meetings. Advise and support global level discussions such as guidance on Humanitarian Population figures, internal displacement data and collection of population statistics. • Performs other related duties, as required.
Competencies
• Professionalism: Knowledge of information and knowledge management. Ability to conduct research and provide recommendations on information management trends. Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to the management of information in complex emergencies, disaster preparedness, disaster response and early recovery; Ability to identify issues, analyze humanitarian trends and participate in the resolution of issues/problems; Knowledge of the Humanitarian Programme Cycle, humanitarian operations and coordination structures, particularly Humanitarian Country Teams, Inter-Cluster Coordination Groups and clusters. Knowledge of collection, processing and management of quantitative and qualitative data. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods; Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases; Ability to demonstrate conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills and conduct independent research and analysis, identifying and assessing issues, formulating options and making conclusions and recommendations. 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. • Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. • Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in information management, information systems, geographic information systems, computer science, data science, social science or related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Job – Specific Qualification
Not available.
Work Experience
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in information management, information systems, web management, data management, geographic information systems and mapping, data visualization, data analysis or other related area is required. • Experience of mapping applications such as ArcGIS is required. • Experience of graphic software, e.g. adobe illustrator, Photoshop etc. is required. • Direct experience with implementing or supporting data cleaning, collection and analysis in the Humanitarian Programme Cycle is required. • Experience of working with and managing relationships with multiple stakeholders in humanitarian field operations is required. • Experience adapting and designing customized analytical outputs for decision-makers is desirable. • Experience in designing and implementing methodologies for measurement in contexts with constraints is desirable. • A minimum of two years in the last five years of international field experience in information management (actual setting where a mission and/or project is being implemented) in emergency situations (complex emergency or natural disaster) within the UN system or comparable international organization is desirable.
Languages
French and English 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 desirable.
Assessment
The evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
Special Notice
This position is funded until 30 June 2025 and may be subject to extension. Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment”. 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). 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