Assistant Information Management Officer (PN10026238) Ankara

This position is open to applications from Group 1, Group 2 and all external candidates, provided that requirements regarding professional experience, academic qualifications, language, etc. are fulfilled.

Candidates must be primarily Turkish nationals. The minimum educational requirement for this position is a university degree.

Applications must be supported by documentation of fully effective performance history and demonstrated potential to assume professional responsibilities.
Interested staff members should consult Recruitment and Assignment of Locally-recruited Staff (RALS) para 39-40-41. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT.

The Assistant Information Management Officer assists in the production and dissemination of information on the population of concern, including but not limited to Protection and Programme information.

The incumbent operationalizes data standards developed at the central level in field operations, compile data and analyse information from all populations of concern. S/he supports the Programme Team and UNHCR's implementing partners in the choice of indicators for monitoring to be included in sub-agreements as well as the Protection Team in operationalizing protection monitoring systems.


FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT

Accountability

- The Office delivers reliable, accessible and user-friendly, relevant, predictable, appropriate and timely information. 
- Global data standards, and where appropriate, the establishment of country-specific common data standards are adopted by UNHCR and its partners.

Responsibility

- Operationalize country-specific common data standards and promote them with partners.
- Compile, aggregrate and analyze data and information elements required to produce standardized information products and implement data/information collection plans for baseline and context-specific data. 
- Support the operation in the analysis of processed data and information and perform data quality and consistency control.
- Facilitate the analysis of cross-border information between relevant countries.
- Support and leverage geographic data for map production and use in geographic information systems (GIS).
- Share UNHCR data with partner agencies and maintain Portal population figures in-line with aggreed frequencies.
- Provide technical Information Management support to Needs Assessment processes, specifically in data collection, processing/collation and analysis.
- Perform other duties as required.

Authority

- Liaise with partners and represent UNHCR in meetings related to the functions.
- Make recommendations and provide advice on the technical information management requirements.

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Undergraduate degree (equivalent of a BA/BS) in information technology, demography, statistics, social sciences or any related area.
- At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
- Knowledge of the UN system and the humanitarian community.
- Proven skills to analyse statistical information.
- Advanced Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, functions, etc.).
- Ability to formulate IM-related technical requirements and Operating Procedures.
- Experience with handling confidential data and demonstrated understanding of different data collection methodologies.
- Excellent knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.

***For National Officer positions, very good knowledge of local language and local institutions is essential.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
- Successful participation in the Operational Data management Learning Programme is desirable.
- Experience in web design and software development is an asset.
- Experience with relevant software such as ArcGIS, Mapinfo, SPSS, EpiInfo6, SQL Server, and/or proGres is desirable.
- Experience with HTML, PHP, ASP and/or Java is an asset.
- Knowledge of additional UN languages. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a test. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. No late applications will be accepted.

UNHCR is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, color or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).


REMUNERATION

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. The monthly net salary is between TRY 10,662 and TRY 13,649 depending on relevant experience, dependency status and language proficiency. For more information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, please visit the portal of the Office of HR Management of United Nations.
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I. Nature of the Position

Turkey continues to host the largest refugee population in the world, providing protection to nearly four million refugees and asylum-seekers. The Government of Turkey leads the protection of and assistance to all persons of concern in Turkey. UNHCR and UNDP lead the Regional Refugee and Resilience Plan (3RP). The 3RP provides an overall strategy for partners to support the Government of Turkey in developing and implementing its national refugee response strategy and as a platform to coordinate the refugee response of various humanitarian actors.
The Assistant Information Management Officer will be part of the Information Management team of UNHCR in Turkey. S/he assists in the production, analysis and dissemination of information on the population of concern, including but not limited to UNHCR Protection and Programme information. The incumbent operationalizes data standards developed at the central level in field operations, compiles data and analyses information from all populations of concern. S/he supports the Programme Team and UNHCR's implementing partners in the choice of indicators for monitoring to be included in sub-agreements as well as the Protection Team in operationalizing protection monitoring systems.
At  Inter-agency level, the Assistant Information Management Officer will work closely with  sector coordinators and the inter-sector team to harmonize monitoring of the existing and planned interventions. S/he will provide guidance to sector coordinators on indicator monitoring and analytical guidance to measure progress against indicators and strategic directions. S/he will support sector coordinators with assessments and evaluations including on determining data and information gaps, support in evaluation processes and data analysis.
The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience in developing information products both for internal and external non-technical audiences.


II. Interaction with Persons of Concern or External Stakeholders

As part of the Inter-agency and Information Management Unit, the incumbent is expected to maintain regular interaction with a high number of external stakeholders, including but not limited to other UN Agencies, NGO's and Government institutions.


III. Reporting and Managerial Expectations

The Assistant Information Management Officer will provide managerial support to a team of Information Management Associates and report to the Associate Information Officer. He/She will provide managerial support and supervision to a team of Information Management Associates.  The incumbent is expected to liaise with and technically support the the Inter-Agency Coordination team members. The candidate needs to have experience in guiding and managing team members, and experience working with external stakeholders in measurement and evaluation.


IV. Additional Languages, Skills and Qualifications

Not applicable. The closing date of the Job opening is 21 July 2020.