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Information Management Specialist - Home-based Retainer

Home Based - May require travel

  • Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
  • Location: Home Based - May require travel
  • Grade: Mid level - IICA-2, International Individual Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Statistics
    • Communication and Public Information
    • Information Technology and Computer Science
    • Documentation and Information Management
  • Closing Date: Closed

Background Information - PSC

Peace and Security Cluster

The UNOPS Peace and Security Cluster (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.  It is led by the Director, who has overall authority and accountability for the performance PSC on behalf of its clients.  The Director is responsible for administering and providing 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.

Background Information - Job-specific

Background Information – PSC IMAT

The PSC Information Management and Analytics Team (IMAT) is responsible for the provision of services intended to maximize the value and insight harnessed from data and information, thereby helping to enable our partners to deliver their global mandates in mitigating the threat and impact of explosive hazards as part of PSC’s mission.  The IMAT’s key functional areas are (1) data collection and management; (2) business intelligence and analytics; and (3) knowledge management.

A key IMAT initiative is implementation of a global information management system for UNOPS’ partner UNMAS, which is focused on the digitalized workflows supporting the collection and analysis of high quality and consistent data across field programmes to facilitate decision making and information sharing.

Functional Responsibilities

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply! Persons with no UN experience are encouraged to apply!
Under the supervision of the Global Information Management Advisor, responsibilities of the incumbent may include some or all of the following depending on the specific task(s) assigned:
General

  • Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for assigned activities, ensuring that all stakeholders are kept abreast of activity status and that feedback is taken into account as appropriate.
  • Management and maintenance of PSC’s systems and information architecture using platforms and services such as Google Cloud Platform (including Cloud SQL, Big Query and Data Studio in particular), ArcGIS Enterprise (ArcGIS Pro, Operations Dashboard, Survey 123, Webapps, etc...), Google G-Suite, among others to facilitate sustainable and insightful information management solutions.
  • Support the development and maintenance of technical documentation, guidance, templates and training materials.

Implementation Support

  • Translate business requirements into functional and technical requirements, working with stakeholders to achieve consensus when needed.
  • Ensure efficient implementation of assigned programmes and activities, focused on system design, planning, and delivery of the UNMAS programmes global IMS, which is based on ArcGIS Enterprise, to facilitate digitalized processes supporting the collection, storage and analysis of data.
  • Conduct trainings and other capacity building activities for PSC personnel and relevant stakeholders on the use of information management, knowledge management and analytics tools.

Information and Analytical Products

  • Collect data requirements and identify data sources that can be used within tools to support decision making processes.
  • Facilitate the integration and use of key data sources across PSC’s systems landscape.
  • Develop various types of information and analytical products used within dashboards and ArcGIS web applications.

Other

  • Support the implementation of PSC’s knowledge management strategy.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education 

  • An Advanced University Degree (Masters degree or equivalent) with 5 years of relevant experience; OR

  • A First-level University Degree (Bachelors degree or equivalent) with 7 years of relevant experience is required.

Work Experience

  • Relevant experience is defined as experience working with design and implementation of information management (IM) systems (e.g. data collection, data management, enterprise architecture, process and workflow digitalization, data visualization, or related areas).

  • Experience working with diverse teams to conduct business analysis is desired.

  • Experience working with scripting languages is desired.

Language

  • Fluency in English (reading, speaking, and writing) is required.

Competencies

Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.(for levels IICA-2, IICA-3, LICA Specialist- 10, LICA Specialist-11, NOC, NOD, P3, P4 and above)
Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Contract type, level and duration

  1. Contract type: International Individual Contractor Agreement (IICA) Home-based Retainer
  2. Contract level: IICA-2 (ICS-10)
  3. Contract duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx 

Background Information - UNOPS

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.


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