Info Management Associate - GS6 UNOCHA
Venezuela
- Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
- Location: Venezuela
- Grade: Administrative support - GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position
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Occupational Groups:
- Administrative support
- Humanitarian Aid and Coordination
- Closing Date: Closed
This job opening is for the position of Information Management Associate and is based in Maracaibo, Venezuela.
Job Purpose and Organizational Context
Within delegated authority, the Information Management Associate will be responsible for various duties including data analysis, content management, assessments, mapping and other GIS tasks and data visualisation. This position requires good all-round information management and coordination skills.
Under the overall supervision of the Humanitarian Affair Officer Maracaibo, and guidance of the Information Management Officer, the Information Management Associate, supports data collection, information analysis and execution of varied operational and logistical activities. The Information Management Associate promotes a client-centred and results-oriented approach.
The Information Management Assiociate collaborates closely with the Information Management Team and the staff in other UN agencies to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery.
- Collect, validate and disseminate data for response in the states where their responsibility is assigned, in coordination with other OCHA actors and partners;
- Use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or Business Intelligence Software to improve analysis and decision-making using the data collected;
- Sharing and uploading information to platforms on lines agreed upon by the team;
- Ensure the inclusion of data disaggregated by gender and age to ensure its availability to improve the response of children, men and women to the crisis in Venezuela;
- Support sector leaders in collecting data for the 5W system, contact, data bases, list and other monitoring tools;
- Contribute information related to their field of work for the elaboration of regular reports.
- Create information products such as databases, maps and infographics;
- Collaborate with UN agencies, NGOs and international organisations to gather data and information in a common framework of analysis.
- Keep products updated according to regular dissemination schedules;
- Support public information development activities and campaigns, including presentations and visual materials in collaboration with the OCHA VE and OCHA regional Office information management team.
- Collaborate in development of needs assessments, gathering the relevant data, and contribute to drafting reports.
- Support the Head of Sub-Office in other activities as required
Achieve Results:
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LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline |
Think Innovatively:
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LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements |
Learn Continuously
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LEVEL 1: Open-minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback |
Adapt with Agility
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LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible |
Act with Determination |
LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in the face of adversity, confident |
Engage and Partner
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LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships |
Enable Diversity and Inclusion
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LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, be aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination |
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies
Thematic Area |
Name |
Definition |
Technical Competencies - Digital & Innovation
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Data analysis |
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Technical Competencies - Digital & Innovation
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Visualisation & mapping |
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Technical Competencies - Digital & Innovation
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Digital product design |
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Cross-Functional - Business Management |
Working with evidence and data |
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People Management |
Build an Enabling Workplace |
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People Management |
Manage Performance and Ensure Accountability |
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Required Skills and Experience
Secondary education with a minimum of 6 years or 3 years with Bachelors degree of relevant experience in information management, information systems, social sciences or related field.
- Experience in information management, information systems, web management, data management, GIS and mapping, data visualisation, or other related areas, is required.
- Fluency in Spanish is required.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required
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knowledge of the following is desired:
- GIS software: ArcGIS, QGIS
- Graphic design: InDesign, Illustrator
- Data visualisation: Tableau, Power BI
Essential knowledge and skills required for entry into position.
- Provide experience with databases and Geographic Information Systems;
- Ability to work with Excel and do multi-table analysis using pivot tables and basic formulas to connect data between tables;
- Ability to extract data and generate analytical or thematic infographics from various sources and products, combining multiple concepts and information.
- Ability to produce infographics and products containing analysis on the collected data.
- Desirable experience with business intelligence software (PowerBI);
- Provide skills with online document management (cloud computing) and the Office 365 suites
- Experience in creating information flow processes for product development;
- Experience in managing information about humanitarian contexts;
- Experience in liaising with stakeholders, including international donors, UN agencies and NGOs, national authorities, local partners and emergency-affected communities;
- High level of qualitative and quantitative analysis is desirable;
- Resilience, stress tolerance and capacity to cope with change;
- Strong organisational skills and self-management capacity;
- Good interpersonal and negotiation skills and a well-established network of contacts in the region would be an advantage.
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