Background

Job Purpose and Organizational Context

Within the delegated authority, the Information Management Associate will be responsible for a variety of tasks such as data analysis, content management, assessments, mapping, GIS tasks and data visualisation. This position requires good general information management and coordination skills.

Under the general supervision of the Head of Information Management, the Information Management Associate supports data collection, information analysis and the implementation of various operational and logistical activities. The Information Management Associate promotes a customer-centric and results-oriented approach.

The Information Management Associate works closely with the Information Management Team and staff of other United Nations agencies to share information and ensure consistent service delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities

•Collect, validate and disseminate data for response in the states where their responsibility is assigned, in coordination with other OCHA actors and partners;

•Use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or Business Intelligence Software to improve analysis and decision-making using the data collected;

•Sharing and uploading information to platforms on lines agreed upon by the team;

•Ensure the inclusion of data disaggregated by gender and age to ensure its availability to improve the response of children, men and women to the crisis in Venezuela;

•Support sector leaders in collecting data for the 5W system, contact, data bases, list and other monitoring tools;

•Contribute information related to their field of work for the elaboration of regular reports.

•Create information products such as databases, maps and infographics;

•Collaborate with UN agencies, NGOs and international organisations to gather data and information in a common framework of analysis.

•Keep products updated according to regular dissemination schedules;

•Support public information development activities and campaigns, including presentations and visual materials in collaboration with the OCHA VE and OCHA regional Office information management team.

•Collaborate in development of needs assessments, gathering the relevant data, and contribute to drafting reports.

•Support the Head of Sub-Office in other activities as required

Competencies

Core

Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Demonstrate focus on achieving quality results and impact

Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Look beyond conventional approaches and established methods

Learn Continuously LEVEL 1: Actively pursue opportunities for learning and self-development professionally and personally

Adapt with Agility LEVEL 1: Be flexible in handling change, and adopt new ideas, approaches and ways of working

Act with Determination LEVEL 1: Pursue everything with motivation and drive

Engage and Partner LEVEL 1: Act in a way that demonstrates empathy and emotional intelligence, showing consideration for the needs and feelings of others.

Enable Diversity and Inclusion LEVEL 1: Treat all individuals with respect, consider ethical implications and respond sensitively to all differences among people.

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Digital & Innovation – Data analysis

•Ability to extract, analyse and visualise data to form meaningful insights and aid effective decision making.

Digital – Visualisation & mapping

•Ability to visualise and clarify ideas, processes or (complex) situations by making quick sketches, drawings or using diagrams, illustrations, photos, videos, to support group dialogues, reflection, ideation, problem solving or decision making.

•Ability to create compelling visuals, maps, models that help a group of disparate actors to find a common language and develop a shared mental model.

•Ability to grasp the dynamics of a complex system, identify key elements and their relations, create maps or models that help people understand a situation and make sense of an undifferentiated mass of information and turn that into key messages and visualisations.

Digital – Digital product design

•Ability to design digital products which are user-centred, intuitive, functional and achieve desired outcomes.

Business Management – Working with evidence and data

•Ability to inspect, clean, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making.

Business Development – Knowledge Facilitation

•Ability to animate individuals and groups, internally and externally, and to design and facilitate activities, to share and exchange knowledge, information and ideas. Knowledge of tools and approaches to stimulate active participation, contribution, and exchange.

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.

Probation

For all new UNDP fixed term appointments (FTA), including for staff members being transferred or seconded to UNDP under the Inter-Organization Agreement concerning Transfer, Secondment or Loan of Staff, on an appointment of more than one year, continuation of the appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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