Information Management Associate, G6 (Temporary Appointment) on Fast track – 30746

Duties And QualificationsOrganizational 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 UNHCR¿s 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 frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s 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.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum QualificationsEducation & Professional Work Experience

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.

(Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Certificates and/or Licenses

Information Technology; Statistics; Social Sciences;

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(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

• IT-Microsoft Excel

DM-ArcGIS (Geographic Information System)

MS-Statistics Analysis

(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.

Competency Requirements

All jobs at UNHCR require six core competencies and may also require managerial competencies and/or cross-functional competencies. The six core competencies are listed below.

Core Competencies

Accountability

Communication

Organizational Awareness

Teamwork & Collaboration

Commitment to Continuous Learning

Client & Result Orientation

Managerial Competencies

Not specified.

Cross-Functional Competencies

Analytical Thinking

Innovation and Creativity

Technological Awareness

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See below for this postion’s Operational Context

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OPERATIONAL CONTEXT

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The Information Management Associate assists in 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 IM Team and UNHCR¿s 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.

Additional Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinate among other offices within the country for the data transfer of refugees and persons of concern to UNHCR.
• Ensure accuracy of data which are mainly related to asylum seekers, refugees and other persons of concern to UNHCR are correctly entered into the database.
• Transfer of data from online applications to the respective database.
• Develop and run the required reports from the database in the operation including ProGress database and assist in analysis/interpretation of data to identify patterns/trends.
• Identify knowledge and hardware gaps of the operation in relation to all aspects of data management.

Closing Date

The closing date of the job opening is 31 October 2021.

Candidates interested in the position can follow the guidelines and apply directly on UNHCR Career Portal by the deadline: 31 October 2021. (Midnight Geneva Time).

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.