Information Management and Partnership Officer (Katsina) at iMMAP

Job Description
Presentation:

• The Information Management and Partnership Officer will enhance the accuracy of iMMAP Inc.’s data and improve the effectiveness of material distribution.
• This role supports the organization’s goals by working with national and international partners, donor agencies, and stakeholders.
• The officer will maintain strong relationships with humanitarian partners and build productive collaborations to advance iMMAP Inc.’s objectives.

Partnership:

• Conduct a needs assessment to identify potential partners for collaboration.
• Identify organizations or institutions with complementary goals and resources.
• Maintain strong relationships with organizations, institutions, and stakeholders. Facilitate regular interactions to ensure alignment of goals and expectations.
• Negotiate the terms, roles, and responsibilities of each partner in the collaboration.
• Draft and sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or a formal partnership agreement outlining the terms and conditions.
• Establish clear communication channels and protocols to maintain collaboration.
• Coordinate activities and initiatives to achieve common goals efficiently.
• Regularly assess and evaluate the partnership's progress and impact.
• Manage a detailed schedule of training sessions, including dates, times, and topics to be covered during each training session.
• Manage the location of the training, venue, equipment, and any special arrangements or facilities required.

Information Management Support:

• Create and/or adapt appropriate IM tools.
• Design data collection tools, ensuring clarity and ease of data collection.
• Facilitate mobile data collection, form development, and data management.
• Support the implementation of remote data collection exercises for the humanitarian community.
• Maintain databases and provide data entry if required.
• Support new and ongoing needs assessments.
• Map assistance coverage in specified areas, analyze and report the potential gaps.
• Ensure timely preparation and generation of information products, and support information sharing and dissemination.
• Organize and manage data input, initial analysis, and presentation of data for the sector.
• Develop standard formats for and regular output of publication materials and statistics.
• Generate statistical reports, graphs, and maps.
• Manage, analyze, and document data and information from other partners.
• Produce and share maps illustrating the scale/coverage of assistance.
• Prepare relevant data analysis.
• Design and implement analysis methodology.
• Proactively analyze information from sector partners, government authorities, academia, and other actors.
• Provide high-quality research and analysis following an evidence-based approach, ensuring thorough documentation of the methodology.
• Contribute to the production of regular written reports and dashboards.
• Provide information management and thematic training to partner organizations
• Conduct pre- and post-assessment to evaluate participants' performance and the effectiveness of the training.
• Training field staff or partners on the use of mobile data collection tools.
• Follow iMMAP Inc.'s branding regulations required for marketing or branding of all iMMAP Inc. products and correspondence.
• Conduct any other tasks related to information management that may be requested.
• Ensure close collaboration with the OCHA team and other intersectoral partners, working groups, and sectors’ teams.
• Conduct any other activities as requested by the Senior IM Technical Advisor and the Country Representative.

Requirements
Education:

• University Degree (bachelor’s degree or higher) in Information Science, Geographical Information Systems, Computer Science, or another relevant field.

Experience:

• Minimum two years of work experience in the field of Information Management is essential.
• Experience in building partnerships with humanitarian, development, and government stakeholders.
• Experience in engaging with a broad range of stakeholders, including local communities, donors, and international agencies.
• Experience in data processing and analysis, and creation of reports.
• Experience in the use of software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, Adobe Suites, Power BI, and Tableau.
• Experience in data collection process using XLSForm, Kobo collect, ODK, or any other similar platform.
• Excellent command of Office suite applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Very good experience and skills in mapping.
• Solid demonstrated experience in database management development and administration.
• Experience in delivering training.
• Fluency in English is required.

Soft skills:

• Relevant experience in working with a UN agency or another humanitarian agency is desirable.
• Ability to quickly adjust to changing circumstances and priorities in dynamic and high-pressure environments.
• Strong analytical skills to identify issues and develop effective solutions.
• Capability to negotiate terms and resolve conflicts effectively with various stakeholders.
• A strong client service orientation.
• Experience in the area of emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, humanitarian/development environment, and field coordination is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and general communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate with local administrators, government, and NGOs working with community projects and agencies involved in humanitarian or development activities.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision in a multi-cultural environment.