Information Management Associate
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Job Summary
Deadline for Applications
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BFamily Type (not applicable for home-based)
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Terms of Reference
Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to quickly understand new requirements
Comfortable adjusting to shifting priorities while maintaining high-quality work standards
Equipped with strong foundational skills in data management
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel for data cleaning validation analysis and basic automation
Experienced with survey tools such as Kobo
Able to exercise sound judgement in handling data with a strong appreciation for data quality and documentation
Quick to learn and apply new tools and systems
Skilled in communication and collaboration especially when working with non-technical colleagues
Bringing experience in information management the humanitarian sector or familiarity with tools such as Power BI ActivityInfo or GIS (considered assets but not mandatory)
UNHCR strongly encourages qualified female applicants to apply. UNHCR seeks to ensure that male and female employees are given equal career opportunities.
UNHCR is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms gender disability marital or civil partnership status race color or ethnic and national origins religion or belief or sexual orientation. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request to support their participation in the recruitment process.
A written test may be administered for this function.
Kindly be informed that this is a local UNOPS position in Nigeria; as such candidates must demonstrate proof of residency and/or work permit at the time of application.
Standard Job Description
Information Management Associate
Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Information Management Associate supports 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 compiles and explores data from all populations of concern. S/he supports the Programme Team and UNHCRs 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.
All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter UN Staff Regulations and Rules UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability addition staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core functional cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCRs core values of professionalism integrity and respect for diversity.
Duties
- Operationalize country-specific common data standards and promote them with partners including UNHCR data standards and the IASC Common Operational Datasets.
- Compile and aggregate information elements required to produce standardized information products and implement data/information collection plans for baseline and context-specific data.
- Collect collate and process information and perform data quality and consistency control.
- Produce summary statistics.
- Support the coordination of data collection teams.
- Support and leverage geographic data for map production and use in geographic information systems (GIS).
- Share UNHCR data with partner agencies and maintain Portal data and information in-line with agreed frequencies.
- Participate in Needs Assessment processes specifically in data collection processing/collation and data exploration.
- Liaise with partners and represent UNHCR in meetings related to the functions.
- Make recommendations and provide advice on the technical information management requirements.
- Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
- Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For G6 - 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher
Field(s) of Education
Not applicable.
Certificates and/or Licenses
Information Technology;
Statistics;
Social Sciences;
HCR Operatnl Dta Mgmt Lrng Prg;
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Relevant Job Experience
Essential
Experience with handling confidential data and demonstrated understanding of different data collection methodologies.
Desirable
Experience in web design and software development is an asset. Ability to formulate IM-related technical requirements and Operating Procedures.
Functional Skills
DM-ArcGIS (Geographic Information System)
IM-Statistics Analysis
*IT-Microsoft Excel
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Language Requirements
For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.
All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse harassment including sexual harassment sexism gender inequality discrimination and abuse of power.
As individuals and as managers all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.
This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening shortlisting and selection of candidates.
Required Languages
Desired Languages
Additional Qualifications
Skills
DM-ArcGIS (Geographic Information System) IM-Statistics Analysis IT-Microsoft ExcelEducation
Certifications
Information Technology - Other Social Sciences - Other Statistics - OtherWork Experience
Other information
This position doesnt require a functional clearance
Remote
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Portfolio Management
- Wealth Management
- Financial Services
- Hybris
- Microsoft Word
- Banking
- Cash Management
- Data Management
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Securities Law
- Microsoft Excel
- Internet Of Things
About Company
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