Information Management Officer

Index # 247

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To ensure that effective WHO country presence is established to implement WHO country, cooperation strategies that are aligned with Member State's health and development agendas, and harmonized with the United Nations country teams.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Be responsible for collection, analyses, production and dissemination of data/information. This includes supporting the response specific information (what, where, who, how many, how quickly, current status), internal and external situation reports (SitReps), epidemic bulletins, rapid needs assessments, health risk assessments, and the Public Health Situation Analysis; and health inputs into humanitarian needs overviews (HNO), and strategic response plans (SRP).
2. Aggregate and maintain inter-country information from WHO and partners including contact lists, performance monitoring, health indicator data, health situation data, health response data
3. Participate in the basic geographic analysis for maps and other reports (such as dashboards, SitReps, etc).
4. Upon delegation provide information sharing between institutions, to strengthen access to information from other organizations and clusters, and to contribute to inter-sectoral dashboards and reports
5. Participate infield epidemiological surveys if/where needed, such as, but not limited to mortality and vaccination coverage surveys
6. Provide information management inputinto the planning and data/information management process; on data gathering and analysis, quality assurance, performance monitoring, information dissemination and management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: First university degree in information or data management, computer sciences, statistics, applied math, public health, or a related field.

WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/.

Desirable: Specialization in information management systems. Specific training in humanitarian response or emergency information management.

Experience

Essential: At least two years of related experience in information management, monitoring, and data analysis.

Desirable: Relevant work experience in WHO, other UN agencies; experience working in relevant non-governmental or humanitarian organizations. Experience in developing countries.

Functional Knowledge and Skills

• Sound skills in the area of information management, data analysis, and statistics
• Demonstrated ability to design, manage and analyze complex information system projects, computer-based applications and databases, web-based tools
• High level of analytical skills.
• Knowledge of programme management and functioning of WHO and the UN system is an asset

WHO Competencies

Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model:

https://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=1

1. Communication
2. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
3. Teamwork
4. Ensuring the effective use of resources
5. Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English and local language.

Other Skills (e.g. IT)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test may be used as a form of screening.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• Applications from females are particularly encouraged.
• WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.
• Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply on-line. For assessment of your application, please ensure that

• your profile on Stellis is properly completed and updated;
• all required details regarding your qualifications, education and training are provided;
• all experience records are entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time.
• Kindly note that CV/PHFs inserted via LinkedIn are not accessible.