Associate Information Management Officer at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Vacancy Notice No: 2019/VA/030

Position Title:                             Associate Information Management Officer

Position number:                      10030100

Grade:                                            NO-B

Contract Type:                            Fixed Term Appointment

Duration of Contract:              One Year (with possible renewal)

Duty Stations:                             Abuja

Supervisor:                                   Senior Protection Officer

Proposed Starting:                  As soon as possible


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Associate Information Management Officer reports to the Senior Protection Officer and is responsible for assisting in the production and dissemination of information on the population of concern, including but not limited to Protection and Programme information. The incumbent operationalizes data standards developed at the central level in field operations, trains field staff, compiles data and analyses information from all populations of concern. S/he supports the Programme Team and UNHCR’s implementing partners in the choice of indicators for monitoring to be included in sub-agreements as well as the Protection Team in operationalizing protection monitoring systems.

The incumbent will have the following responsibilities:

• Assist in the implementation and operationalization of the country/operation-specific Information Management strategy.
• Operationalize country-specific common data standards and promote them with partners.
• Compile, aggregate and analyse data and information elements required to produce standardized information products and implement data/information collection plans for baseline and context-specific data.
• Support the operation in the analysis of processed data and information and perform data quality and consistency control.
• Train field staff on the use of data collection forms, how to enter data and how to analyse it.  Also, train field staff on the protection of sensitive data, including both hardcopies and electronic data.
• Facilitate the analysis of cross-border information between relevant countries.
• Support and leverage geographic data for map production and use in geographic information systems (GIS).
• Share UNHCR data with partner agencies and maintain Portal population figures regularly and in-line with agreed time lines.
• Provide technical Information Management support to Needs Assessment processes, specifically in data collection, processing/collation and analysis.
• Perform other duties as required.

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree (equivalent of a BA/BS) in Information Technology, Demography, Statistics, Social Sciences or any related area plus minimum 3 years of previous work experience relevant to the function. Graduate degree (equivalent of a Master’s) plus 2 years or Doctorate degree (equivalent of a PhD) plus 1 year of previous relevant work experience may also be accepted.
• Knowledge of the UN system and the humanitarian community.
• Experience in the context of partnership building and consensual decision-making.
• Proven skills to analyse statistical information.
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, functions, etc.).
• Ability to compile and holistically analyse diverse datasets.
• Experience with handling confidential data and demonstrated understanding of different data collection methodologies.

Excellent knowledge of English and very good knowledge of local language working.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

• Successful participation in the Operational Data management Learning Programme is desirable.
• Experience in web design and software development is an asset.
• Experience with relevant software such as ArcGIS, MapInfo, SPSS, EpiInfo6, SQL Server, and/or proGres is desirable.
• Experience with HTML, PHP, ASP and/or Java is an asset.
• Knowledge of protection-related guidelines, standards and indicators.

Technical Competencies

• MS Excel (Essential), ArcGIS (Essential), Adobe Illustrator( essential),
• Database Software (understanding of relational data theory and database structure, ability to use. software and create queries and reports) SQL Server, MS Access.
• Mapping (basic understanding of map making process (Essential).
• Data visualization (basic understanding of trend graphic design) (Essential).
• Ability to translate planning specifications to technical briefs for data capture and analysis, and vice versa.
• Ability to compile and holistically analyse diverse datasets.
• Ability to train data collectors.