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Special Notice
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This post is funded for a
finite period of one year. Extension of the appointment is subject to extension
of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.
Staff members are
subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or
her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new
functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and
procedures.
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Org. Setting and Reporting
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This position is located in
the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific of the Office for the Coordination
of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Thailand, Bangkok. The Information Management
Officer reports to the Regional Information Management Officer.
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Responsibilities
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Within delegated authority,
the Information Management Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
• Supporting emergency response operations through the provision of
information management support. This support will be provided through surge
deployments to rapid onset disasters or provided ‘remotely’.
• Participates
in the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programs/ projects
in the area of humanitarian information management. Monitors and analyses
program/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and
reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective
actions. Liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow- up actions
with an emphasis on standards, development.
• Carries out information
management functions according to relevant technical specializations such as
information coordination; geographic information systems (GIS) and mapping;
infographics and visualization; database development and management; web
development; social media analysis or coordinated assessment analysis. Provides
information management advice and technical support and oversees the development
and maintenance of internal information systems.
• Within the area of
technical specializations, supports the development and management of
humanitarian community information products such as contact directories and
email distribution systems, ‘who does what where’ databases, cluster/ sector web
portals, meeting and event calendars, common operational datasets (CODs),
coordinated assessment products; and inter-cluster analysis. These products are
to be based on global OCHA standards where available.
• Performs consulting
assignments in the management of information in disaster preparedness, disaster
response and early recovery, in collaboration with clients, by planning and
facilitating workshops, seminars, proposing agenda topics, identifying
participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc; and makes
presentations on assigned topics/activities. Participates in or lead field
missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government
officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries, etc.
• Collects,
manages, analyses and visualizes data and information to support OCHA and
partner organizations to prevent, mitigate, prepare for, and respond to
humanitarian emergencies. Undertakes survey initiatives; designs data collection
tools; reviews, analyses and interprets responses, identifies problems/ issues
and prepares conclusions. Researches, analyses and presents information gathered
from diverse sources, including in the area of natural hazards, social
vulnerability and disaster management. Contributes to OCHA- managed information
products such as situation reports, humanitarian bulletins, secondary data
reviews and internal reports. Prepares various written and info-graphic outputs,
e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs
to publications, maps, graphs etc.
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• Builds partnerships with
information management counterparts in other agencies and governments in order
to enable and promote the coordinated collection, management, analysis and
visualization of data and information.
• Performs other duties as
required.
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Competencies
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• Professionalism: Knowledge
and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to the
management of information in complex emergencies, disaster preparedness,
disaster response and early recovery; Knowledge of Geographic Information
Systems and graphic design software such as Adobe Illustrator; Ability to
identify issues, analyse humanitarian trends and participate in the resolution
of issues/problems; Ability to conduct data collection using various methods;
Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and
analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various
research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and
other databases; Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given,
plan own work and manage conflicting priorities; Shows pride in work and in
achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject
matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing
deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than
personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or
challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations; Takes responsibility for
incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women
and men in all areas of work. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender
perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas
of work.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve
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.
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Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be
“clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and
maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and
respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions;
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
client.
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Education
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Advanced university degree
(Master's degree or equivalent) in Disaster Management, Emergency Management,
Geographic Information Systems, Information Management, Information Systems,
Information Technologies, Social Sciences or a related field. A first-level
university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying
experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
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Work Experience
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A minimum of five years of
progressively responsible professional experience in managing information in a
disaster management, emergency management, humanitarian crisis or related area.
Relevant field experience, managing information in a conflict or disaster
context at the international level is desirable. Experience in the region is
desirable. Experience in the UN common system is desirable.
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Languages
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English and French are the
working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised,
fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an
advantage.
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Assessment Method
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Evaluation of qualified
candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a
competency-based interview.
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United Nations Considerations
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Job openings posted on the
Careers Portal are taken off at midnight (New York time) on the deadline
date.
Applications are automatically pre-screened according to the
published evaluation criteria of the job opening on the basis of the information
provided by applicants. Applications cannot be amended following submission and
incomplete applications shall not be considered. The selected candidate will be
subject to a reference checking process to verify the information provided in
the application.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all
instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more
detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application
Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed
by clicking on “Manuals” on the upper right side of the browser on
Inspira.
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the
eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions
of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United
Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking
environment.
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of
Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the
position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of
efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but
not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law.
Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but
not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed
criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and
international humanitarian law.
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No Fee
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THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT
CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW
MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF
WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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