Information Management Specialist, P-3, MENA Region

This is a Generic Vacancy Announcement for various posts in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Region.

The Information Management Specialist will support UNICEF and other operational agencies with information/data visual products to make evidence-based and strategic decisions on: (i) the scale, scope and coverage of the UNICEF and inter-agency emergency response; (ii) the needs of affected populations; (iii) prioritization of areas according to programme indicators; (iv) the need for humanitarian actors; (v) the key gaps in needs and response; and (vi) availability of human, material and financial capacity.

Key Expected Results

1. Data collection, compilation and analysis

• Support the development and revision of UNICEF and Inter-Agency Information Management (IM) tools related to the sub-sector/cluster at regional and hub levels.
• Lead UNICEF and Inter-Agency Information Management discussions, including for data collection, quality assurance and clearances prior to dissemination.
• Ensure consistency in data collection across hubs using data sources, such as the 4W matrix, ActivityInfo, and sector data collection.
• Support gap analyses of the sub-sector/sub-cluster in accordance with official data sources, including information disaggregated by age, sex and vulnerable groups.

2. Data visualization

• Provide clear and concise data visualization products (e.g. maps, dashboards, info-graphics and financial/resource analyses) to UNICEF operational managers and technical partners.
• Perform mapping exercises through 4W matrices, needs and gaps analyses, online mapping, and services and infrastructure at Whole of Syria (WoS) and hub levels.
• Respond to data visualization requests, including delivery of products to support advocacy and resource mobilization efforts.

3. Information exchange and dissemination

• Support the development of effective methods and platforms to standardize and share information.
• Develop and maintain catalogues of IM and data products, including maps and assessments.
• Collaborate with OCHA and other IM/Geographic Information System (GIS) Focal Points in Amman and hubs on the exchange of information from other sectors to inform UNICEF's response and preparedness decisions.
• Provide guidance to hubs and Regional Office on the most effective uses of IM to build the capacity of information managers.
• Conduct IM/GIS support missions to different hubs.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Education

• Advanced university degree preferably in a relevant field such as geographic sciences, humanitarian affairs, political science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, or Communications.
• *A first university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree.

Work Experience

• Minimum of five years of relevant professional work experience.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and preferably MS Access or other databases.
• Good written and oral presentation skills.
• International work experience/developing country experience required, preferably in the Middle East & North Africa Region
• Background/familiarity with emergency situations considered an asset.

Language Proficiency

• Fluency in English required, and good knowledge of Arabic highly desirable.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values

• Commitment
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Integrity

Core Competencies

• Communication
• Working with People
• Drive for Results

Functional Competencies

• Leading and Supervising
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts
• Analyzing
• Relating and Networking
• Persuading and Influencing
• Creating and Innovating

Remarks

This is a Generic Vacancy Announcement for various posts in the Middle East & North Africa Region, including both Family and Non-Family Duty Stations.

Successful candidates will be placed in a Talent Group. While this does not guarantee a position with UNICEF, as positions become available, successfully placed candidates in the Talent Groups will be reviewed and if found suitable, may be offered placement.

Contracts may be Fixed Term (FT) or Temporary Appointment (TA).

Previous applicants to this GVA need not apply.

HOW TO APPLY:

Visit us at www.unicef.org/employ to register in our system and search for the detailed Vacancy Announcement using key words “GVA”, or “Information” or “MENA”. Closing date 29 January 2016.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.