UNICEF recruits 01 Information Management Officers (Emergency), P-2

Batch recruitment: 5 Information Management Officers (Emergency), P-2, TA, DRC ( Kananga, Kalemie, Bukavu, Goma et Bunia

Job Number: 521001 | Vacancy Link

Locations: Africa: Congo, Dem. Rep

Work Type : Temporary Appointment

For every child, make a difference

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in its programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favouritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfil their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why UNICEF’s focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

For every child, save lives

Democratic Republic of Congo

In spite of its vast physical size and limitless natural resources, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is one of the poorest countries in the world, ranking 176th out of 188 countries in the 2015 human development report. Child poverty is widespread, particularly in conflict-affected and hard-to reach areas. According to a recent UNICEF study, 80 percent of children aged zero to 15 years old experience at least two major child rights deprivations. Despite sustained growth in recent years, the size of DRC’s economy remains far too small to provide enough government revenue to meet the basic needs of the population, children in particular. Since 2016, political instability, the persistence of conflicts in Eastern DRC and a sharp fall in global commodity prices have been aggravating factors.

DRC is one of the over 190 countries and territories around the World where UNICEF works to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease and discrimination place in a child’s path.

Your Specific Responsibilities, Duties and Tasks

The post holder is responsible for building, leading and managing the Select a Team which will:

Ensure UNICEF’s response is correctly captured and shared

Provide technical support to streamline the data/information flows and to develop/improve/automate tools for data collection, analysis and visualisation;

Adapt existing in-country information management approaches for collecting, analysing and reporting Cluster activities and resources, and identifying information gaps

Establish and maintain information databases that consolidate, analyse and report/disseminate information critical to decision making

Maintain monthly reporting from Cluster participants, including 5Ws (‘Who does What, Where, When and for Whom?’ databases)

Manage and support flows of information and dissemination in an appropriate way for UNICEF emergencies program and all sectors ( Wash, Education, NFI, Nutrition and Child Protection).

Support the estimation of spatial and temporal gaps, overlaps and coverage of Cluster activities and projects.

Work with Cluster/ participants to identify information gaps at national and sub-national levels and propose ways to bridge those gaps

Work with the OCHA Information Management Specialist to develop appropriate supportive strategies

Use GIS for map production and geographic data management

Develop visual information products (dashboards, infographics, and factsheets) to support programme planning, monitoring and decision making.

Monitor and ensure the quality of data management during the implementation phase, and the quality of the analysis and ease of understanding during the report writing phase.

Manage flows of information and dissemination in an appropriate way, including website management

Manage an inventory of relevant documents on the humanitarian situation

Support the development and analysis of needs assessment and monitoring programmes

Provide information management leadership in assessments and monitoring, including joint assessments and training

Lead on the preparation of SitRep inputs with emphasis on UNICEF plans, Cluster plans, targets and achievements

Develop and strengthen information management capacity through the training of UNICEF staff and partners

Where there is both a national and a sub-national cluster, the post holder will ensure that there is effective communication, reporting, engagement and coordination between the two levels.

Technical competences

Understands key technical issues for the cluster sufficiently well enough to be able to: engage with cluster participants; understand their cluster-specific information management needs

Excellent knowledge of MS Excel or MS Access (e.g. pivot tables and functions)

Proven technical expertise for managing data capture and storage, for analysing diverse datasets, and presenting information in understandable tables, charts, graphs and reports

Knowledge of establishing and managing basic websites (e.g. UNOCHA’s Humanitarian Response platform)

Skills in web design and software development are an asset

Database expertise with experience in the collection, processing and analysis of 3/4W data and key performance indicators.

Web based data collection experience desirable ;

Experience in using PowerBi or Tableau, and GIS is desirable;

Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to use sound judgment in applying technical expertise to resolve a wide range of complex issues/problems;

Identifies the need for follow up actions on client requirements and feedback;

Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability and willingness to support crisis activities as required;

Ability to work under extreme pressure, on occasion in a highly stressful environment;

Experience in working in the inter-agency environment.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Advanced University degree in a subject area relevant to information management.*A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree;

Extensive work experience relevant to this post may be considered as a replacement for formal qualifications;

Formal training in cluster information management an advantage;

Prior UNICEF / UN system /Cluster field experience an asset;

Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible professional work experience in information management, information systems, monitoring/evaluation, disaster management and preparedness or other related area;

Extensive work experience outside the humanitarian sector which is relevant to this post may be considered as a replacement for humanitarian experience;

Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset;

Fluency in French . Knowledge of English and of a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The competencies required for this post are….

View our competency framework at  http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Closing Date Fri Apr 05 2019 23:55:00 GMT+0100 (Afr. centrale Ouest)