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Information Management Associate

Information Category/grade

G6

Fixed-term Appointment

26/10/2020 16/11/2020

UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES (UNHCR) INTERNAL & EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Opening; 22838

Management Associate 10029307

Tripoli, Libya ASAP

Type of contract Date of Issue Closing Date

Operational Context

Under the direct supervision of the Information Management Officer, the Information Management Associate (IMA) is responsible for assisting in the production and dissemination of information on the population of concern, including but not limited to Protection and Programme information. The Information Management Associate plays a critical role in ensuring a coordinated, strategic and effective protection response. Operational IM further ensures that the relevant actors are working with the same and/or complementary information and baseline data, and that this information is as relevant, accurate and timely as possible.

At a technical level, the role of the incumbent is to ensure that practical, context-appropriate and easy-to-use systems are in place to collect and analyze protection data, and that this information and analysis is shared appropriately with relevant humanitarian actors. Proper information management provides a transparent, verifiable evidence base for drawing conclusions, developing solutions, and for demonstrating results.

The following specific skills/knowledge/experience are required to work within the above operational context: -Advanced Excel, data visualization tools and other similar applications and experience with relevant software: PowerBI, PowerQuery and SPSS.
– Sound knowledge of Multi Sector Needs Assessment (MSNA) and methodologies used to perform MSNA

– Demonstrated work experience in conducting and analysing KII and FGDs
– Experience in web-design
– Work experience in data gathering, storage, analysis and dissemination of reports (Kobo, ONA)
– Excellent analytical skills (Excel Pivot tables, PowerBI)
– Team player and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines. Ability to work efficiently with other AoR colleagues.
– Ability to work with initiative (minimum supervision).
– Demonstrated work experience in capacity building and training initiatives.
The incumbent of this position must possess demonstrated IMA functional/technical skills and knowledge of protection-related guidelines, standards and indicators and experience with handling confidential data. She/he should demonstrate ability in managing data and information from design, processing, analysis, publication and evaluation.

The Information Management Associate should have previous experience in the international NGOs at the same role in a complex operation in high risk duty stations. Familiarity with UNHCR’s strategies and policies will be a distinct advantage.

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S/he should also have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and attitude to cooperate and interact with national and international interlocutors.

Functional Statement:

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 Qualifications

  Education & 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

  Certificates and/or Licenses

  Information Technology; Statistics; Social Sciences; HCR Operatnl Dta Mgmt Lrng Prg;

  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;

  Language Requirements

  For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English. For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language. For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or 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.

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Cross-Functional Competencies

Analytical Thinking Innovation and Creativity

Technological Awareness

Eligibility:

Internal candidates: Interested staff members should consult the Policy and Procedures on Recruitment and Assignments of Locally recruited Staff (UNHCR/AI/2020/1/Rev.1). If you have questions regarding your eligibility, you may also contact the HR Unit.

Internal candidates for vacancy announcements in the GS category are divided in Group 1, Group 2, as follow:

Group 1 comprises current GS staff members holding an indefinite or fixed-term appointment who, at the date of the deadline for application, are serving in the country of the vacancy at the grade of the position or one grade below or above.

Group 2 comprises candidates from the categories listed below after completion of one cumulative or continuous year of service in the country of the vacancy. The Group 2 status will be confirmed by the UNHCR Libya’s HR team as applicable. Further details on the Group 2 are available in our career portal UNHCR Libya Jobs .

External Candidates are candidates who are not in Group 1 or Group 2.

Remuneration:

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, please visit the portal of the International Civil Service Commission at: http://icsc.un.org

Submission of Applications:

• –  Prior to the closing, interested candidates are to access the vacancy notice through UNHCR Libya’s recruitment portal: http://www.unhcr.org/ly-jobs/ and to apply through
• –  https://www.unhcr.org/other-opportunities.html
• –  Candidates must be Libyan citizens or hold a valid local work permit at the time of application. No

  relocation fees apply.

  No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a written test and/or oral interview. UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing or any other fees).

  UNHCR strongly encourages qualified female applicants for this position. UNHCR seeks to ensure that male and female employees are given equal career opportunities. UNHCR is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.