Information Management Officer, Multiple positions

Peace and Security Centre

The UNOPS Peace and Security Centre (PSC) is a principal service provider in the field of mine action with the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), UNDP, UNICEF, Governments of mine-affected countries and other mine action partners. The Centre is responsible to administer, provide support and oversight of the day-to-day management of the Project Field offices, both according to the client requirements and in line with UNOPS rules and regulations. It is headed by the Centre Director who has the overall authority and accountability for the performance of the Peace and Security Centre on behalf of its clients.

Background – UNMAS

Established in 1997, UNMAS leads, coordinates and implements mine action under United Nations legislative mandates of both the General Assembly and the Security Council, which include explicit references to remnant IEDs. UNMAS supports the UN's vision of "a world free of the threat of landmines and unexploded ordnance, where individuals and communities live in a safe environment conducive to development, and where mine survivors are fully integrated into their societies."

UNMAS is a unit within the Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI) within the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO). UNMAS operates under UN legislative mandates of both the General Assembly and the Security Council, or at the request of the UN Secretary-General or his designated official. When instructed by the Security Council or called upon by Member States, UNMAS deploys under humanitarian, peace and security mandates. UNMAS main headquarters is in the UN Secretariat, New York with a sub-office in Geneva. UNMAS provides direct support and assistance in the areas of explosive hazard threat mitigation to 18 countries/territories/missions, has a standby rapid response capacity and global technical advisors in the field of IEDs and Weapons and Ammunition Management. As an office within DPKO, UNMAS supports peacekeeping and special political missions in accordance with Security Council mandates. 

Background – UNMAS Iraq

The UNMAS Iraq programme was formally established in June 2015, at the request of the UN Under-Secretary General for Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) and the Special Representative of the Secretary General for Iraq, to lead the UN efforts to mitigate explosive threats in the country, as well as to support the enhancement of national and regional mine action capacities. UNMAS is supporting multiple layers of operations under the UNMAS Iraq Strategic Plan which focuses on three main components: 

1. Explosive Hazard Management 2. Capacity Enhancement
3. Risk Education

UNMAS Iraq has offices in both Baghdad and Erbil.

• Ensure development of an updated programme Mine Action Database (MARS), GIS database and archives;
• Ensure all operational data are technically correct and fully distributed to implementers and partners;
• Ensure the successful implementation of the standard working procedures for IT and information management to include the development of processes, guidelines and manuals;
• Ensure capacity building of programme IM personnel to administrate the Programme Mine Action Database, assess and identify requirements for further capacity building;
• Provide technical input to information exchange methodology;
• Ensure timely and accurate support to Programme, stakeholders and implementing partners using IM assets available.

The IMO, under supervision of the EHM Project Manager, will have the following responsibilities:

1. Coordination

• Develop and facilitate a Mine Action Database that ensures service delivery driven by the Concept of Operations and strategic priorities;
• Develop and facilitate the foundation and maintenance of IM mechanisms to support Programme, Projects (operations), eliminate duplication of service delivery, and provides a centralized information management system structure to enhance programme delivery;
• Support EHM Project Manager in oversight of IM Contractor’s personnel, coordinate IM Team tasks and ensure timelines are met;
• Act as the Information Management point of contact to the Directorate of Mine Action, linking to DMA Liaison Officer and UNMAS Iraq Projects.

2. Information management and reporting

• Ensure the maintenance, servicing and development of the Mine Action Database and Tool & GIS database, and associated reporting mechanisms and tools;
• Ensure the verification and recording of all field data from implementing partners into the UNMAS Iraq MA database;
• Within the IM Team, and in consultation with the operations team, ensure quality assurance checks on reported data before, during and after data entry;
• Oversee the preparation and printing of informative maps with mine action and other available data.
• Produce statistics, maps, charts, presentations and reports as required by Operations and Programme departments;

3. Capacity development

• Develop the internal UNMAS IM capability by way of professional capacity buidling, assessing training requirements and providing internal mentoring, or requesting external training for IM personnel

• Advanced university degree (master or equivalent) in Geographic Information Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, Statistics or any other related field with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience,  OR
• First level university degree (bachelor or equivalent) in Geographic Information Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, Statistics or any other related field with a minimum of 7 years relevant experience.

• Relevant experience is defined as experience in Geographic Information Management and Systems
• Experience in the use of MS-Access, MS SQL Server and Office suite is required
• Using IMSMA Mg in the field operational level is desired
• Experience of data QA/QC processes for information management is desired

• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.