PNUD recrute 01 Information Management & Reporting Analyst
PNUD
Khartoum, Sudan
Information Management & Reporting Analyst- NPSA9
Khartoum, Sudan
Job Identification
9015
Locations
Khartoum, Sudan
Posting Date
03/07/2023, 10:23 AM
Apply Before
03/22/2023, 04:59 AM
Job Schedule
Full time
Agency
UNDP
Grade
NPSA-9
Vacancy Type
Partner PSA
Practice Area
Management
Bureau
Regional Bureau for Arab States
Contract Duration
1 Year
Education & Work Experience
Master’s Degree – 2 year(s) experience OR Bachelor’s Degree – 4 year(s) experience
Required Languages
Fluency in English
Vacancy Timeline
2 Weeks
Mobility required/no mobility
no mobility required
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Job Description
Background
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
Many of the drivers of conflict in Sudan are deeply rooted in development and governance deficits. UNDP’s work has long been guided by a belief that transforming poor governance systems to ensure that institutions are effective, inclusive, accountable, and respond to the needs of all, including the poor and most vulnerable, is essential for restoring the trust and confidence needed for peace. The lack of conflict early warning information and systematic update of conflict/context analysis to inform early actions that can prevent escalation of violent conflict is one of the major gaps.
In this regard, UNDP had successfully launched an early warning mechanism for conflict monitoring and reporting utilizing UNDP CRD (Crisis Risk Dashboard) platform for data management, analysis, hot spots mapping and sharing. The Crisis Risk Dashboard is a tool for data aggregation and visualization to support contextual risk analysis conducted by UNDP and the wider UN system. It gathers a broad range of datasets to strengthen evidence-based assessments through tailored use of overlaid visuals, graphs and maps. In addition to the global dashboard, two regional and some 20 country-specific dashboards are available.
The main objective was to develop a system of regular and systematic update and analysis of data on the conflict situation by systematically monitoring and reporting conflict indicators to alert potential outbreak, escalation and resurgence or relapse into violent conflict.
The National Officer will work under the supervision of the Head of Peace and Stablization Portolio. In the key functions listed below, He/she will also work closely with the UNDP Crsis Bureau and Reigoal Office, Digital Solutions Unit, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit, the Resident Coordinator’s Office, Information Management Officers across UN agencies. summary of key functions:
Data Capture/sourcing, Management and Analysis
Data Visualization, Reporting and Application
Coordination and Technical Support
Duties and Responsibilities
Data Capture/sourcing, Management and Analysis:
Identify key data gaps for informed crisis risk tracking in the country
Propose a strategy and implementation plan for capturing required primary data
Develop a process for and understand primary data gathering (e.g. designing and conducting periodic perception surveys)
Identify and integrate additional primary and secondary data into the Crisis Risk Dashboard as required by evolving needs including the development, implementation and management of new indicators and corresponding data that are associated with the crisis risk model
Propose revisions and improvements to the overall design framework and data requirements for the risk tracking system, using as the key tool the Crisis Risk Dashboard (CRD) – a purpose-designed platform developed by CRU for online information management and data visualization – and ensure content is current, comprehensive, and follows relevant metadata standards
Data Visualization, Reporting and Application:
Produce and update information products such as maps, charts, and infographics by turning data into graphical products to convey messages and a storyline as well as support strategic and operational decision-making
Explore ways of presenting crisis risk profiles and early warning more effectively through visual representations (charts, graphs, tables and diagrams) through the CRD
Provide technical assistance in translating data and other program information into easy visual representations, in accordance with data visualization best practices
Consolidate operational information on a regular schedule to support analysis and design and implement sustainable information management and dissemination systems for data collections for the CRD, where required.
Coordination and Technical Support:
Establish and maintain information management networks to facilitate submissions, monitoring and development for UNDP and Sudanese officials
Engage with counterparts in government and institutions to ensure that information activities are coordinated and consistent
provide training and expertise on the use and development of information management tools and platforms to facility staff and partners
Provide substantive input on information management toward the development of guidance and training materials in support of the Country Office / UN Country Team application of the CRD
Provide maintenance and end-user technical support in issues relating to the CRD information management use, including troubleshooting for data entry and access to the existing database
Ensuring integration of data and information with UNDP M&E Team
Any additional task requested by the supervisor
4. Institutional Arrangement
The contractor will work under the guidance and supervision of peace and stablizaion portfolio lead with a close liaise with CRD team members.
Competencies
Professionalism: knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to the management of information in complex development contexts, response and early recovery; ability to identify issues, analyse development trends and participate in the resolution of issues/problems; ability to conduct data collection using various methods; conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis; ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities; shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations; takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially;
Communication: speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups;
Client orientation: considers all those to whom services are provided to be « clients » and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client;
Technological awareness: keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology;
Planning and organizing: develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities
Core Competency:
Achieve Results:
LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work
Think Innovatively:
LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking
Learn Continuously:
LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning
Adapt with Agility:
LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process
Act with Determination:
LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously
Engage and Partner:
LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build/maintain coalitions/partnerships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion:
LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:
Thematic Area
Name
Definition
Business management
Digital Awareness and Literacy
Ability and inclination to rapidly adopt new technologies, either through skilfully grasping their usage or through understanding their impact and empowering others to use them as needed
Digital & innovation
Data collection
Being skilled in Data Sorting, Data Cleaning, Survey Administration, Presentation and Reporting including collection of Real-Time Data (e.g. mobile data, satellite data, sensor data).
Data storytelling and communications
Skilled in building a narrative around a set of data and its accompanying visualizations to help convey the meaning of that data in a powerful and compelling fashion.
Communications
Graphic design
Ability to communicate visually and create appealing UNDP graphic products
Required Skills and Experience
Min. Education requirements
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in information technology, information systems, social science or related area. A first level university degree (Bachelor) in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree
Min. years of relevant work experience
Minimum 2 years of progressively responsible professional experience in Information Management, Business Management, Information Systems, Communications, Statistics, Social Sciences, Development or in related field is required. A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience is required for first university degree holders (Bachelor)
Experience managing information in international development or humanitarian context as well as relevant experience within the UN system is highly desirable;
Strong knowledge of best practices for data visualization, early warning and dashboards;
Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to the management of information in an international development or humanitarian context;
Ability to conduct data collection using various methods, including open sources;
Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases;
Solid experience in information system platforms, and data management tools (Power PI, Tableau and visual);
Ability to perform duties under stress and in insecure, isolated and potentially hostile environments
Required skills
Analytical and problem solving skills.
Strong technical skills.
The ability to work well under pressure.
Attention to detail.
Teamworking skills.
Organisation and time management.
Interpersonal and communication skills.
Management and leadership skills.
Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section
NA
Required Language(s)
. Spoken and written fluency in English. Knowledge of Arabic is desired.
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