ICT Specialist-Technology Innovation (Activity Info System Implementation)

The functions responsibilities are:

• Manage the support provided to pilot countries in data transformation and validation, including problem-solve the pilots and keep a log of the feedback received from the pilot country teams. 
• Draft and synthesize user specifications based on outcomes of the pilots.
• Oversee translation of user specifications into technical features by the implementing partners and provide input and feedback.
• Guide and oversee the transition of users from their legacy systems to the new system in ActivityInfo.
• Coordinate the training of trainers on ActivityInfo functionalities.
• Draft training manuals in support of pilots and rollout.
• Draft workflow documentation in support of pilots and rollout, including all integration steps and troubleshooting tips. 
• Monitor implementation of workflows and features and support process improvements and new enhancements required.
• Test and implement the integration workflow: set up workflows that support the data collection and validation processes to ensure data sync between ActivityInfo and HPC Tools.
• Ensure transparency and regular communication with users involved in the pilots and rollout and ensure that feedback from users is taken into account. 
• Access, retrieve and share APIs for ActivityInfo and HPC Tools as requested by the pilot teams.
• Identify Data Sources: determine which reference tables, fields in ActivityInfo are essential to be fed back into HPC Tools.
• Develop templates in PowerBI and ESRI products.
• Understand project goals/strategies and identify opportunities in line with these.

*FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

• Advanced University degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) preferably in information management, computer science, social science or similar field to the post description with five (5) years of relevant experience is required; OR
• First-level University degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) preferably in information management, computer science, social science or similar field to the post description with seven (7) years of relevant experience is desirable. 

b. Work Experience  Required

• Relevant experience is defined as experience in humanitarian information management,  Monitoring and Evaluation or related field.
• Experience working with the UN system, I/NGOs or similar organizations is required.

Desirable (The following experiences are optional, candidates who do not have it are welcome to apply) 

• Experience in configuration with ActivityInfo is desirable.
• Experience with API data retrieval and processing from various sources is desirable.
• Knowledge of OCHA systems and processes is desirable.
• Experience with the HPC (Humanitarian Programme Cycle) Tools is desirable
• Experience with response monitoring (Who does What Where) is desirable
• Proficiency in data manipulation languages such as SQL or PowerQuery is desirable.
• Proficiency in PowerBi and ESRI products is desirable.

• Fluency in English (read, write, speak)  is required. 
• Knowledge of French or Spanish is desirable.