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  • Posted: Apr 9, 2019
    Deadline: Apr 15, 2019
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    UNHCR was created in 1950, during the aftermath of the Second World War, to help millions of Europeans who had fled or lost their homes. We had three years to complete our work and then disband. Today, over 65 years later, our organization is still hard at work, protecting and assisting refugees around the world.
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    Senior Information Management Assistant

    Vacancy Notice No: 2019/VA/033

    Position number:         10025913

    Grade:                            G5

    Contract Type:              Fixed-Term Appointment

    Duration of Contract:    One year (with possible renewal)

    Duty Stations:                 Abuja

    Supervisor:                     Associate Information Management Officer

    Proposed Starting:         As soon as possible

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    The Senior Information Management Assistant assists in the production and dissemination of information on the population of concern, including but not limited to Protection and Programme information.

    The position is supervised by a more senior position at the field level, and receives functional guidance and support from IM specialists at country/regional and global level. Subject to the nature of the task/assignment, he/she will work independently on routine tasks, while will follow instructions of the supervisor for more complex issues. The position has no supervisory role. The incumbent may play a liaison role with the national and local authorities for gathering and exchange of data.

    The incumbent will have the following responsibilities:

    • Assist in operationalizing country-specific common data standards and promoting them with partners.
    • Assist in compiling and aggregating 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.
    • Facilitate the analysis of cross-border information between relevant countries.
    • May be required to collect GIS data, update maps and undertake field trips to project sites.
    • May be required to participate in Needs Assessment processes, specifically in data collection, processing/collation and data exploration.
    • Perform any other related duties as requested.

    ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    • Completion of secondary education with certificate/training in Information Technology, Demography, Statistics, Social Sciences or any related area.
    • At least 5 years of relevant work experience.
    • Advanced Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, functions, etc.).
    • Experience with handling confidential data and demonstrated understanding of different data collection methodologies.
    • Fluency in English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.

    DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

    • Successful participation in the Operational Data management Learning Programme.
    • 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.
    • Experience with HTML, PHP, ASP and/or Java is an asset.
    • Proven skills to analyse statistical information.
    • Ability to formulate IM-related technical requirements and Operating Procedures.

    Method of Application

    Please be informed that this is a two-step application method for quality assurance reasons.

     

    1.    Apply Online:

    Interested candidates should apply by clicking HERE to create a profile before applying through the following link:

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    2.    Email Your Application:

    a.    Kindly prepare an application/letter of motivation, resume as well as fully completed and signed UNHCR Personal History Form (P11)

    b.    Submit the application, resume and Personal history form (P11) via email to niglahr@unhcr.org by following the sample, which includes information on the Vacancy number,  Position number, title of the Position, grade and location as exemplified below;

    “SUBJECT: Application for VN 2019/VA/032, Position No 10024169, Senior Protection Assistant, G5, Banki

    The UNHCR personal History form can be downloaded from www.unhcr.org/recruit/p11new.doc. Kindly make sure you use the UNHCR personal History form.

    Kindly note that a written test will be conducted for this position which will be followed by a competency based interview.

    THERE IS NO NEED TO SEND OTHER CERTIFICATES WITH THE APPLICATION AT THIS STAGE.

    Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

    Kindly note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

    Applications from female candidates are strongly encouraged.

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