Офіс ООН з Координації Гуманітарних Справ шукає Спеціаліста/ку з менеджменту інформації

Офіс ООН з Координації Гуманітарних Справ шукає Спеціаліста/ку з менеджменту інформації.

Posting Title:  Assistant Information Management Officer, NO-A 
Deadline: 23/08/2023

This position is open to Ukrainian nationals ONLY 

BACKGROUND  

The position is located in the Operations and Advocacy Division (OAD), in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). 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.

The position of Assistant Information Management Officer is based in Dnipro (the duty station may be subject to change, as the operational situation in the country evolves), Ukraine. Under the overall supervisor of the Deputy Head of Office, the incumbents report to the Information Management Officer /Head of Unit.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Associate Information Management Officer will be responsible for the following duties: 

Data Analysis

• Supports the design, development and manages the content of databases, spreadsheets and other data tools; documents and ensures the quality of high-value humanitarian data for accuracy, consistency and comparability; supports the consolidation of operational information on a regular schedule to support analysis
• Supports the evaluation and analysis of location specific datasets through meaningful statistical techniques; participates in the development and revision of data standards; understands, documents and ensures the quality of high-value humanitarian data for accuracy, consistency and comparability. Supports assessment and needs analysis activities, including humanitarian needs overviews, secondary data reviews, preliminary scenario definitions and multi-cluster initial rapid assessments; supports the management of platforms and tools that support data collection and analysis such as KoBo Toolbox and Open Data Kit (ODK)
• Assists with the maintenance of spatial baseline and operational datasets in accordance with relevant standards and guidance; 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

Data Visualization

• Assists in the production and updating of information products such as reports, charts and infographics by turning data into graphical products to convey messages and a storyline; develops advocacy materials including posters, presentations and other visual materials; supports the production and updating of high-quality map products and online services;

Content Management

• Manages content on relevant web platforms, undertakes quality control for the platform and ensures content is current, comprehensive and follows relevant metadata standards; works with external counterparts on related web platforms such as agency and cluster websites and OCHA managed platforms to facilitate cross-site search and interoperability.

Geographic Information System (GIS) and Mapping

• Assist with the maintenance of spatial baseline and operational datasets in accordance with relevant standards and guidance; support the production and updating of high-quality map products and online services; maintain a repository of spatial data and ensure that the data are documented and accessible to all humanitarian partners through local and/or online services

Performs other related duties, as required.

Qualifications  

Education:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in information management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), information management, social science, or related field. Bachelor’s degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• Up to two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in information management, information systems, web management, data management, geographic information systems and mapping, data visualization, or other related area, is required. 
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Power BI, and proficiency in the use of GIS software and Adobe products is desirable.
• Experience managing information in disaster response or complex emergencies is desirable. 
• Relevant experience within the UN system or an international organization is desirable.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English and Ukrainian (written and spoken) is required. Fluency in Russian is desirable.

To apply please follow the link: Assistant Information Management Officer – UNDP Careers (oraclecloud.com)