Assistant Information Management Officer - UNHCR Libya

Title of Post










Assistant Information




Category/grade




National Officer, NOA












Management Officer
































Post Number










10029306




Type of contract




Fixed-term












Appointment
































Location










Tripoli, Libya




Date of Issue




09 August 2019






































Effective date of










ASAP




Closing Date




23 August 2019






assignment






































Operational Context























The Assistant Information Management Officer assists in the production and dissemination of information on the population of concern, including but not limited to Protection and Programme information.
The incumbent operationalizes data standards developed at the central level in field operations, compiles data and analyses information from all populations of concern. S/he supports the Programme Team and UNHCR’s implementing partners in the choice of indicators for monitoring to be included in sub-agreements as well as the Protection Team in operationalizing protection monitoring systems.
Functional Statement:
Accountability
–The Office delivers reliable, accessible and user-friendly, relevant, predictable, appropriate and timely information.
–Global data standards, and where appropriate, the establishment of country-specific common data standards are adopted by UNHCR and its partners.
Responsibilities
–Operationalize country-specific common data standards and promote them with partners, including UNHCR data standards and the IASC Common Operational Datasets.
–Compile, aggregrate and analyze data and information elements required to produce standardized information products and implement data/information collection plans for baseline and context-specific data.
–Support the operation in the analysis of processed data and information and perform data quality and consistency control.
–Facilitate the analysis of cross-border information between relevant countries.
–Assist in training staff involved in information management activities, including data collection and data entry 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.
–Provide technical Information Management support to Needs Assessment processes, specifically in data collection, processing/collation and analysis.
Perform other duties as required.
Authority
–Liaise with partners and represent UNHCR in meetings related to the functions.
–Make recommendations and provide advice on the technical information management requirements.
–Assist in training of data entry and data collection teams.
Essential Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
–Undergraduate degree (equivalent of a BA/BS) in information technology, demography, statistics, social sciences or any related area.
–At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
–Knowledge of the UN system and the humanitarian community.
–Proven skills to analyse statistical information.
–Advanced Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, functions, etc.).
–Ability to formulate IM-related technical requirements and Operating Procedures.
–Experience with handling confidential data and demonstrated understanding of different data collection methodologies.
–Excellent knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
Desirable Qualifications & Competencies:
–Successful participation in the Operational Data management Learning Programme is desirable.
–Experience in web design and software development is an asset.
–Experience with relevant software such as ArcGIS, MapInfo, SPSS, EpiInfo6, SQL Server, and/or progress is desirable.
–Experience with HTML, PHP, ASP and/or Java is an asset. Knowledge of additional UN languages.
Required Competencies:
Managerial Competencies
–Judgement and Decision Making
Cross-Functional Competencies
–Analytical Thinking
–Technological Awareness
–Planning and Organizing
Eligibility:
Internal candidates: Interested staff members should consult the Policy and Procedures on Assignments of Locally recruited Staff (IOM/49-FOM/50/2012 dated 15 June 2012). If you have questions regarding your eligibility, you may also contact the HR Unit.
An applicant who has internal status is a staff member holding an indefinite or fixed-term appointment in any duty station in the country. Former UNHCR General Service staff members, having held an indefinite or fixed-term appointment for an uninterrupted period of at least one year may apply for internally advertised vacancies at their previous grade or equivalent or one grade above, if the seniority requirements are met, for a period of two years following separation (if such criteria are not met, former staff members can still apply as external candidates).
External candidates: External candidates must meet the essential minimum requirements of the position and candidates not citizens of the country must comply with all eligibility requirements for employment in line with the prevailing legislative prerequisites in the country.1
1Completed and relevant university education can count as maximum 50% of the required years of work experience.
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:
–Interested candidates are to complete, sign and submit in a pdf format a new Personal History Form (Nov 2017 version) which includes a Letter of Interest for the specific position prior to the closing date of the vacancy notice through UNHCR Libya’s recruitment portal: http://www.unhcr.org/ly-jobs/
–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.
Please click on the link below to apply:
https://www.unhcr.org/ly-jobs/entry/3649/?pagenum=2

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