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Special Notice
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For this post the staff member
may be required to travel extensively to developing countries, often into highly
stressful environments (civil strife and/or natural disasters). Deployments,
which are often at short notice, can be for up to six weeks at a time. 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. This post is subject to the availability of extra-budgetary
funding.
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Org. Setting and Reporting
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This position is located in
the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Geneva
Switzerland. The Information Management Officer reports to the Chief of
Coordinated Assessment Support Section in the Programme Support Branch.
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Responsibilities
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Within delegated authority,
the Information Management Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
1) Provides leadership and strategic direction for assigned
programmes/projects in the area of humanitarian information management with a
focus on analysis of risk and severity of humanitarian crises and disasters;
monitors and analyses programme/project development and implementation of
humanitarian risk and severity models; reviews relevant documents and reports;
identifies problems and issues to be addressed and initiates corrective actions;
liaises with relevant parties; ensures follow-up actions.
2) Provides
advisory and technical services including use of Geographic Information Systems
(GIS) and space-based technologies; particularly in regards to KoBo Coordinated
Assessment Toolkit.
3) Researches, analyses and presents information
gathered from diverse sources in the area of Information Management.
4)
Coordinates global humanitarian and information management policy development,
including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of
evaluations or other research activities and studies.
5) Supports assessment
initiatives; designs data collection tools; develops standards; reviews,
analyses and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares
conclusions.
6) Initiates, organizes and prepares written outputs on
inter-agency humanitarian risk and severity analysis, e.g. draft background
papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
7) Provides substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings,
conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants,
preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
8) Initiates and
coordinates outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.;
makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
9) Leads and/or
participates in large, complex field missions, including provision of guidance
to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting
mission summaries, etc.
10) Coordinates activities related to budget funding
(programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial
statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work
programme, programme budget, etc.).
11) Performs other duties as
required.
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Competencies
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PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of
humanitarian data and analysis, especially the application of composite
indicators to measure risk and severity. Ability to identify issues, analyse 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. Ability
to work under extreme pressure, on occasion in a highly stressful environment
(e.g. civil strife, natural disasters and human misery). Takes responsibility
for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of
women and men in all areas of work.
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.
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 audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and
keeping people informed.
PLANNING AND 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.
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Education
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Advanced university degree
(Master's degree or equivalent) in Information Management, Earth Sciences,
Social Sciences, Statistics or a related field. A first-level university degree
in combination with at least two 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 seven years of
progressively responsible experience in humanitarian programme management,
emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, or other related
area, including at least five years of experience in the international level is
required. Experience in managing information in a disaster response and/or
complex emergency in countries affected by a disaster or conflict is desirable.
Experience in the development of analytical models, including composite indexes
is also desirable. Experience using specialized information management and data
management toolkits, including use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is
desirable.
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Languages
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English and French are the
working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in
English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.
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Assessment Method
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Evaluation of qualified
candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by
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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