Information Systems Officer

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Description

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The International Organization for Migration (IOM), as a member of the Inter-Agency Standing Committe (IASC) recognizes the importance of accurate and timely information to advise an adequate humanitarian response as well as future transition towards return and recovery. Insecurity and instability in Libya have led to widespread internal displacement. IOM’s projects seek to provide a better understanding of Internally Displaced People displacement (DIP) and other mobility patterns in the country in order to inform a better targeted humanitarian response. Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission, the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator (Data Management), in coordination with the Regional Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Coordinator and the Regional Data Hub, the Information Management and Geographic Information Systems Officer will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Information Management requirements to the implementation of the Displacement Tracking Matrix.

Responsibilities

• Manage Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) unit integrated mechanism for data gathering and information management across all DTM components to ensure accurate and reliable data is collected, stored, and submitted in a timely manner to be further processed.
• Identify and analyse existing Geographic Information Systems and structure capacities, availability of relevant datasets, and data and information gaps. Design effective solutions to meet Geographic Information Systems -related needs in an accurate and timely manner.
• Enhance DTM’s data collection processes and the overall data management activities including mapping, encoding, storing, processing, and analysis, in specific to aspects related to Geographic Information Systems.
• Manage DTM’s database to facilitate data cleaning, extraction and analysis through the appropriate SQL queries to ensure the unit’s ability to deliver timely and verified data.
• Update and enhance DTM’s mobile data collection tools through Open Data Kit (ODK), KOBO ToolBox and Enketo towards effective development of analytical reports on displacement and migration trends in Libya.
• Implement DTM technical assistance activities related to Geographic Information Systems and information management.
• Supervise and guide Geographic Information Systems Assistant and Information management assistant (Software Developer) as required.
• Manage the existing DTM database and DTM portal, as well as building new features to the portal as per requirements.
• Develop and implement appropriate systems that backup, restore, data validation, and security procedures to ensure data validation and availability.
• Work in close coordination with DTM’s Reporting Officer to the identified conditions and needs in areas affected by displacement and migration utilizing Microsoft Office, ArcGIS and InDesign.
• Work in coordination with DTM’s Quality & Monitoring Assistant to evaluate DTM’s data collection tools and processes and propose improvements in adaptation to the dynamic operating context as necessary.
• Support staff on Geographic Information Systems -related requirement for data collection and management, surveys and assessments, and maintenance and support of database systems.
• Develop and conduct training modules for the stakeholders as required for the implementation of information management mechanism to ensure smooth implementation of DTM.
• Ensure the dissemination and adaption as necessary of information management tools that meet partners’ and other humanitarian actors’ needs.
• Liaise with relevant national authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, think tanks, Working Groups, government authorities, and other stakeholders on issues relevant information management and DTM.
• Abide and enforce IOM’s Data Protection Guidelines Policy.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree in Information Management, Computer Science, or Social Sciences or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
• Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Experience in Information Management, emergency humanitarian operations; management and coordination of information flows, data management including collection, storing, processing, and analysing data to generate information products;
• In-depth knowledge of the latest technological developments in information technology and information system;
• Ability to translate planning-specifications into technical briefs for data capture and analysis, and vice versa;
• Ability to compile and holistically analyse diverse datasets;
• Experience with handling confidential data; and,
• Knowledge and understanding of relational data theory.

Source: https://fa-evlj-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/14419

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