Information Management Officer (Filled from roster), Geneva

• Organization: OCHA - Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
• Country: Switzerland
• City: Geneva
• Office: OCHA Geneva
• Grade: P-4

Palais des Nations, Geneva

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Closing date: Wednesday, 11 November 2015

Posting Title:
Information Management Officer
[Filled from Roster]
Job Code Title:
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Department/Office:
OFFICE FOR THE COORDINATION OF HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS
Duty Station:
GENEVA
Posting Period:
20 August 2015 - 11 November 2015
Job Opening Number:
46581
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
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Special Notice
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. Extension of the appointment is subject to Extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.
Organizational Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Geneva Switzerland. The Information Management Officer reports to the Chief of the Information Services Branch.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Information Management Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
1. Provides leadership and strategic direction for assigned programmes/projects in the area of humanitarian information and data management; monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and initiates corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; ensures follow-up actions.2. Provides advisory and technical services in humanitarian information and data management, including in the use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and open source technologies.3. Researches, analyzes and presents information and data gathered from diverse sources in the area of Information Management.4. Coordinates global humanitarian and information management policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies.5. Supports data integration initiatives; designs data integration processes and tools; develops data standards; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identify problems/issues and prepares conclusions.6. Provides substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.7. Initiates and coordinates outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.8. Leads and/or participates in large, complex field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries, etc.9. Coordinates activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).10. Performs other duties as required. Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Advanced knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to the management of humanitarian information in disaster preparedness and response. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Ability to work under extreme pressure, on occasion in a highly stressful environment (e.g. civil strife, natural disasters and human misery). Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
PLANNING & ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activitiesand assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client. Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Business Administration, Geographic Information Systems, Information Management, Social Sciences, Management, Statistics, or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with at least two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian programme management, data management, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, or other related area, including at least five years of experience at the international level is required. Experience in managing information in a disaster response and/or complex emergency in countries affected by a disaster or conflict is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic, French, or Spanish is desirable.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by competency-based interview.
United Nations Considerations
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
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