Information Management Officer

The purpose of this post is to support the CPAoR coordinator manage the collection, analysis and sharing of information and data that is important for the CO and for the UNICEF led sectors to make informed (evidence based) strategic decisions regarding the emergency response.  The IMO will be expected to either adapt or maintain existing systems, and in some cases suggest alternative approaches based on common templates available at the global level.

Major responsibilities

Perform Information Management activities for CPAoR:

Perform GIS activities for CPAoR:

• Maintain contact and ensure adequate reporting and information sharing with other cluster and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)

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The following minimum requirements:

Education: 

• A bachelor’s degree in a subject area related to data, information management, geographic information systems, information technology, statistics or relevant disciplines is required.

Experience:

• A minimum of 1 year of professional work experience in the relevant domain is required.
• Proven experience in management of data projects that combine innovative and practical dimensions.
• Demonstrated outstanding analytical skills, and ability to perform well under pressure.
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel and experience in using mapping and data visualization tools (e.g., ArcMap, QGIS, Tableau, Power BI, Activity Info
• Strong understanding of result-based monitoring approach, understanding of the project cycle management.
• Good understanding of humanitarian approach, humanitarian reform, transformative agenda, and roles of each humanitarian actor (Government, UNOCHA, sectors, organizations)
• Good understanding of Sectors/Clusters coordination in emergencies to be able to engage with sector participants and understand sector specific IM needs.
• Formal training in cluster Information Management (IM) is considered an asset.
• Knowledge and experience of the use of mapping tools is an advantage.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in French and working knowledge of English is required.

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/en-us/job/571891/information-management-officer-noa-ouagadougou-burkina-faso