Information Management Officer, P-3. UN Secretariat, OCHA, New York. Open until 11 August 2016

Posting Title: Information Management Officer, P3 Job Code Title: INFORMATION MANAGEMENT OFFICER Department/ Office: Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Duty Station: NEW YORK Posting Period: 13 June 2016-11 August 2016 Job Opening number: 16-IST-OCHA-62032-R-NEW YORK (X) Staffing Exercise ID: N/A
						United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
	Special Notice   This position is funded for a finite period of one year and may be subject to extension. 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. 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. 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” hyper-link on the upper right side of inspira account-holder homepage. Applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis of the information provided in the application.  In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, work experience, and language skills.  Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening.  Initial screening and evaluation of applications will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted.   Applications cannot be amended following submission. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.   Org. Setting and Reporting   This position is located in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Coordination and Response Division (CRD), in New York.  The Information Management Officer reports to a unit chief.   Responsibilities   Within delegated authority, the Information Management Officer will be responsible for the following duties: 1.Supports field offices in developing quality visual information products for CRD. 2.Provides advisory services on information management practices include: needs and business process analysis; organization and maintenance of field information products; information management policies and procedures, with an emphasis on technological applications. Researches, analyses and evaluates new applications of information technology to manage and visualize information, makes recommendations for their deployment. 3.Participates in information management and visualization improvement projects, contributing to feasibility studies, systems analysis, design, development and implementation; provides user support. 4.Understands, keeps current with and applies data visualization techniques and strategies for data in all media. 5.Evaluates adequacy of existing information management and reference tools.  Implements new technologies in information management to ensure that tools developed for efficient access to information are accessible to staff throughout the Organization. 6.Participates in developing client outreach strategies and in their implementation. Conducts programmes of outreach and user education to improve client use of desktop information resources; uses judgment of relevant institutional needs to develop presentations appropriate to client audience; develops publicity materials to facilitate outreach. 7.Assists in programme administration, including provision of assistance to or supervision of contractual employees and General Service staff, formulation of consultant and institutional contracts and subsequent implementation, development of the programme budget, etc.  8.Performs other related duties, as required.   Competencies   PROFESSIONALISM:  Knowledge of information management. Knowledge of electronic data maintenance and visualisation, including appraisal, conservation and migration management; data visualization and description. Ability to conduct research and provide recommendations on information management trends. Ability to demonstrate conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills and conduct independent research and analysis, identifying and assessing issues, formulating options and making conclusions and recommendations. 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. • 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.  • TECHNOLOGICAL AWARENESS: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.   Education   Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in archival, information science, information systems, social science or 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.   Work Experience   A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in infographic, graphic design, information management or related area is required. Experience in desktop publishing, data analysis, infographics, publications, corporate branding or campaigns is required. Experience in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign is required.  Experience in  Microsoft Office (Powerpoint, Word and Excel) is desirable.  Graphic Design experience in an international entity is desirable.   Languages   English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.  For the position advertised, fluency in English is required.  Knowledge of French is desirable.  Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.   Assessment   Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.   United Nations Considerations   According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity, 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 or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. 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” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage. The screening and evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications, including but not limited to, their education, work experience, and language skills, according to the instructions provided on inspira. Applicants will be disqualified from consideration if they do not demonstrate in their application that they meet the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations. Applicants are solely responsible for providing complete and accurate information at the time of application: no amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.   No Fee   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.