National Information Management Officer
Maiduguri
- Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
- Location: Maiduguri
- Grade: Junior level - NO-A, National Professional Officer - Locally recruited position
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Occupational Groups:
- Operations and Administrations
- Statistics
- Information Technology and Computer Science
- Documentation and Information Management
- Closing Date: Closed
Background
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA) has established a field offices in Nigeria to facilitate coordination of humanitarian activities in Nigeria. Information management is a core component of a comprehensive support strategy for the humanitarian community. In order to meet the increased requirements for coordination support, humanitarian advocacy and information the National Information Management Officer will support the Information Management Unit (IMU) to analyse relevant data (tabular, statistical, spatial etc.) to support an efficient and effective humanitarian response.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall guidance of the Head of OCHA Office and under the direct supervision of the Head of Information Management Unit, the national IMO will be responsible for the following duties:
- Support development of information products
- Support the development and maintenance of comprehensive operational information products
- Maintain a client-oriented approach
- Facilitate knowledge building and knowledge sharing.
Support in the development of spatial/geographical information products (i.e. maps, metadata, data dictionary, etc).
- Provide Geographic Information Systems (GIS), map production and geographic data management support.
- Develop and maintain spatial baseline and operational datasets in accordance with relevant standards and guidance.
- Produce and update high-quality map products.
- Maintain a repository of spatial data and ensure that the data are documented and accessible to all humanitarian partners through local and/or online services.
- Maintain the IASC Common Operational Datasets (COD/FOD).
- Build strong relationships and maintain regular contacts with the local and international community; gather information on humanitarian activities in support of the Who/ What/Where database, including frequent liaison with key stakeholders.
- Support the development of standardized reporting formats and analysis to support operational decision making for internal and external use.
- Collect information and assist in analysis of monitoring reports based on humanitarian indicators to provide a coherent picture of humanitarian operations.
- On a ad-hoc basis, collect, analyse and disseminate information in cooperation with other Units within OCHA.
- Provide liaison support with relevant partners and stakeholders to promote information sharing and coordination.
- Provide support to the OCHA field offices, organize flow of information and assist the offices in planning information management activities.
- Provide graphics/design support for various presentations, as well as the development of high quality visual products (infographics, maps, tables, graphs).
- Conduct regular trainings for sector members and work closely with the IM counterparts in partner agencies and organizations.
- Promote the adoption of OCHA Information Management tools and techniques by OCHA staff and partners;
- Contribute to the development and delivery of training curricula to field partners
- Assisting with other tasks as directed by the OCHA Head of Office or the head of the Information Management Unit.
- Demonstrated contribution to communities of practice.
- Organization/delivery of training for operational staff on information management.
- Synthesis of lessons learned and implementation of best practices in information management.
Competencies
Required Skills and Experience
- Master Degree in computer science, information systems, geographic information systems, graphic design or related field is required.
- Minimum two (2) years of work experience in information systems, geographic information systems or graphic design.
- Relevant experience in working with an UN agency or other humanitarian agency is desirable.
- Experience in the area of emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, humanitarian/development environment, field coordination is an asset.
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required
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