UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (UNDP)
JOB SUMMERY
III. Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Head of the Information Management Unit, the Information Management Analyst will be expected to support the implementation and maintenance of OCHA’s global Information Management Strategy and to:
- Support with data coordination, especially as it relates to sectoral data (eg. Who does What Where and When (4W) data, and assessment data);
- Build/ maintain regular contacts with information management partners to collect operational data and to ensure it meets relevant standards and is available for exchange;
- Design, develop and manage databases, spreadsheets, and other data sources;
- Consolidate operational information on a regular schedule to support analysis, including compiling and updating available GIS data (GPS tracking, data from other agencies, etc.);
- Process and analyze data to support operational analysis and decision-making;
- Prepare data tables, infographics/maps and contribute to planning and monitoring reports;
- Produce 4W data analysis and present the data using tabular/ graphical representation;
- Work closely with clients to identify their needs and advise on the information products and services that OCHA can offer to enhance their work;
- Develop strong links with other IM staff in the humanitarian community to promote coordination and information-sharing between organizations;
- Participate in coordination meetings to identify information needs and provide technical support;
- Ensure appropriate dissemination of meeting minutes, assessment reports and other information products to relevant partners;
- Maintain contact and distribution lists;
- Any other duties as may be requested by the Head of the Information Management Unit.
IV. UN Competencies
Professionalism
Knowledge of the use of information management in humanitarian response; ability to analyze and articulate the information management requirements of complex situations requiring a coordinated response between disparate actors; demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to use sound judgment to ensure the effective and timely completion of complex tasks; ability to work under extreme pressure, on occasion in a highly stressful environment (e.g. civil strife, natural disasters).
Communication
Excellent communication and training (spoken and written) skills including the ability to convey complex information management concepts and recommendations to staff at all levels, both orally and in writing, in a clear, concise style that can be readily understood by non-information management practitioners.
Teamwork
Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with the final group decision.
Client Orientation
Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; designs solutions and bases recommendations on the principles of usability; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients’ informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to clients.
Accountability
Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates and peers provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
JOB REQUIREMENT
- Education: (Master’s degree or equivalent) in information management, information systems, data science, statistics, GIS or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with four additional years of qualifying experience
- Experience:
- Minimum 2 years in Master Degree and 4 years in Bachelor’s degree.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, in particular, Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge of current GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS) desirable
- Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator desirable
- Knowledge of database development desirable
- Experience working in an international organization desirable
- Language Requirements:Fluency in English is required
Place of Work: Addis Ababa
HOW TO APPLY
Closing date for Application: 13 December 2023
Interested applicants must submit their CVs, letter of motivation and supporting documents to:
UNOCHA Ethiopia Administration/ Finance Section
P.O. Box 60252 Addis-Ababa
Electronic applications can be sent to: ocha-eth-hr@un.org
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
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