Information Management Officer, P-3. OCHA, Geneva. Open until 24 October 2011

Information Management Officer P-3
Job—Closing date: 24 Oct 2011 — UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Date of issue: 11 October 2011

Post title and level: Information Management Officer P-3

Duty station: Geneva, Switzerland

Duration: Three Months

Expected Entry of Duty: As soon as possible

Vacancy Notice number: OCHA/G/50/2011

Deadline for applications: 25 October 2011

United Nations Core Values: INTEGRITY / PROFESSIONALISM / RESPECT FOR DIVERSITY

BACKGROUND:

The Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Secretariat carries out substantive tasks on: (a) humanitarian coordination and liaison among 17 IASC members (UN and non UN humanitarian agencies) on key humanitarian issues, (b) advocacy and information management on key inter-agency humanitarian issues, (c) monitoring and reporting of humanitarian trends and of implementing decisions stemming from inter-agency meetings and (d) provision of technical and policy support to IASC Task Forces.

ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING AND REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

The Information Management Officer position is located within Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Secretariat, Office of The Director, United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) Geneva.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Within delegated authority, under the supervision of the Chief of the IASC Secretariat, the incumbent will be responsible for the following:

Work together with the IASC Secretariat in further developing and implementing the web components of the IASC communication strategy; Work with the IASC Secretariat to develop the specifications for the IASC website to move the site to SharePoint; Develop the concept for a specific survey to assess the use of the IASC website; In close consultation with IASC Secretariat colleagues create systems to enable: Updating information on static pages of the IASC website; Preparing mock pages about revised page designs for review by the IASC Secretariat; Uploading documents on the IASC website; Populating pages of the IASC Subsidiary Bodies in collaboration with the IASC Subsidiary Body Chairs; Regular updates of the calendar on the IASC website; Strengthen information management systems to enable the Secretariat to monitor humanitarian developments throughout the world and through careful information analysis;Fulfil other tasks related to management of the ASC website, Information Management and Communication and other related tasks requested by the Chief of the IASC Secretariat.

Competences

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of information technology / information management, particularly in systems analysis, web-base design and programming; Knowledge of information management, archival, record keeping and record disposition; Knowledge of electronic data maintenance, including appraisal, conservation and migration management; Records preservation and description; is Motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; Proven excellent drafting skills is desirable.

COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues in the IASC Secretariat and with all agencies in the IASC in the pursuit of common organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise - is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

PLANNING & ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments - adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary - Uses time efficiently.

Qualifications & Experience

EDUCATION: Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in computer science, information systems, archival, information science, information systems, social science or related field; A first level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in combination with qualifying relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree.

WORKING EXPERIENCE: A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in planning, design, development, implementation and maintenance of computer information systems or with archival, information science, information systems, or a related field.

LANGUAGE: For this particular post fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

***SPECIAL NOTICE ***

Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.

All posts are subject to availability of funds.

Applications from qualified female candidates and from nationals of non- and under-represented countries are particularly encouraged.

Diploma of completed University degree may be requested in due course.

Applicants will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions at the same level in other field duty stations.

Candidates will be expected to move periodically to new functions throughout their careers and are subject to the assignment by the Secretary-General to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations.

*** IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR APPLICATION***

All applicants are requested to email the following documents to Mark Prasopa-Plaizier at iasc_secretariat@un.org with a copy to ochavacancies@un.org

Cover letter, explaining why you consider yourself qualified and motivated for this particular position;
Completed Summarized Personnel Information Form;
Completed P-11 and P-11 Supplementary Forms.
All Application Forms can be found by clicking on the following link: http://ocha.unog.ch/OCHAvacancies/

Please state your full name and the OCHA vacancy notice number (OCHA/G/50/2011) as the subject in your e-mail application and send one email application for every vacancy announcement.

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