Information Management Officer (IMO)

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 22 years old. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment.

Description of task

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Strategic planner, Head of RCO or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer will:

• Coordination: establish and maintain an information management network in accordance with national guidance to facilitate information exchange and the promotion of data and information standards; work with first responders such as the UN Country team (UNCT) and UN Monitoring and evaluation group to ensure a smooth transition of information tools and services; engage with counterparts in government to ensure that information activities are coordinated and consistent with national standards and practices; provide training and expertise on the use and development of information management tools and platforms to UN staff and government partners; advocate for the use of data standards and common platforms, and for the open exchange of information;

• Web Management: manage content on relevant web platforms, provide overall quality control for the platform and ensure content is current, comprehensive and follows relevant metadata standards; work with external counterparts on related web platforms such as agency and country team websites to facilitate cross-site search and interoperability;

• Data Management: design, develop and manage databases, spreadsheets and other data tools; understand, document, and ensure the quality of high-value data related to COVID 19 pandemic for accuracy, consistency and comparability; consolidate operational information on a regular schedule to support analysis;

• Data Analysis: organize, design and carry out the evaluation and analysis of location specific datasets through meaningful statistical techniques; participate in the development and revision of data standards and advise on the application of these standards into local systems and processes; participate in the development, implementation and management of new indicators, together with its accompanying data, to be included in a Common

• Dataset: understand, document and ensure the quality of high-value data related to COVID 19, for accuracy, consistency and comparability;

• Assessment Analysis: support assessment and needs analysis activities, including future needs overviews, secondary data reviews, preliminary scenario definitions; provide advice on assessment design to ensure data quality; manage platforms and tools that support data collection and analysis.

• Geographic Information System (GIS) & Mapping: develop and maintain spatial baseline and operational datasets in accordance with relevant standards and guidance; produce and update high-quality map products and online services; maintain a repository of spatial data and ensure that the data are documented and accessible to all humanitarian partners through local and/or online services;

• Visualization: produce and update information products such as reports, charts and infographics by turning data into graphical products to convey messages and a storyline; develop advocacy materials including posters, presentations and other visual materials;

• When working with (including supervising) national personnel or (non-)governmental counterparts, set aside dedicated time for capacity development, through coaching, mentoring and formal and on-the-job training;

• Perform other related duties as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Master degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments:

An advanced university degree (i.e. Master's degree or equivalent) in Emergency Management, Geographic Information Systems, Information Management, Computer Science, Statistics, Graphic Design, Social Sciences or other relevant field is required; a first-level university degree (i.e. Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in one of the afore-mentioned academic disciplines in combination with qualifying relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree;

Required experience: 36 Months Experience remark:

• Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible professional experience in information management, information systems, disaster management, humanitarian action or in related field is required; relevant experience managing information in a conflict or disaster context at the international level for RCO, a UN agency or a cluster is desirable;

• Spoken and written fluency in French; knowledge of English is desirable; knowledge of another official United Nations language or local language is an advantage;
• Strong overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.), and office technology equipment;
• Ability to perform duties under stress and in insecure, isolated and potentially hostile environments;
• Sound security awareness;

Have affinity with or interest in humanitarian action, post-conflict or natural disaster situations, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System

Language skills:

• French(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• English(Mandatory), Level - Working Knowledge

Area of expertise: Other information and telecommunications technology experience, Knowledge management, archiving and documentation, Emergency response, immediate relief operations, and post-conflict humanitarian aid operations Driving license: No Competencies values:

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Client Orientation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

* Pas encore enregistré/e dans la banque de candidats VNU ?

Veuillez d’abord enregistrer votre profil sur le site : https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup.

Important : Une fois votre compte crée, veillez à compléter toutes les sections de votre profil et le soumettre. Puis, connectez-vous à ‘Ma Page’ sur https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage et cliquez sur le lien ‘Recrutement spécial’. Enfin, sélectionnez l’annonce de recrutement spécial à laquelle vous souhaitez postuler.

* Vous avez déjà un profil dans la banque de candidats VNU ?

Veuillez d’abord mettre à jour votre profil sur le site : https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile.

Puis, connectez-vous à ‘Ma Page’ sur https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage et cliquez sur le lien ‘Recrutement spécial’ pour sélectionner l’annonce de recrutement spécial à laquelle vous souhaitez postuler.

NB:

Ceci est une annonce pour une affectation VNU national. Par conséquence, seuls les citoyens de Togo et les résidents légaux de Togo ayant une carte de résident de ce pays, le statut de réfugié ou d’apatride peuvent postuler à cette annonce. N’oubliez pas de cocher oui pour : « Je voudrais être considéré/e pour le volontariat dans mon pays. »

Date limite pour postuler : 10-05-2020