Duties and Responsibilities

The Information Management Analyst will be expected to support the implementation and maintenance of OCHA’s global Information Management Strategy and to:

• Support with data coordination, especially as it relates to sectoral data (eg. Who does
• What Where and When (4W) data, and assessment data);
• Build/  maintain  regular  contacts  with  information  management  partners  to  collect operational data and to ensure it meets relevant standards and is available for exchange;
• Design, develop and manage databases, spreadsheets, and other data sources;
• Consolidate operational information on a regular schedule to support analysis, including compiling and updating available GIS data (GPS tracking, data from other agencies, etc.);
• Process and analyze data to support operational analysis and decision-making;
• Prepare  data  tables,  infographics/maps  and  contribute  to  planning  and  monitoring reports;
•  Produce 4W data analysis and present the data using tabular/ graphical representation;
• Develop various standard and agreed upon information products on a regular schedule, as indicated by the Information Management Unit in Addis Ababa;
• Work closely with clients to identify their needs and advise on the information products and services that OCHA can offer to enhance their work;
• Develop strong links with other IM staff in the humanitarian community to  promote coordination and information-sharing between organizations;
• Participate in coordination meetings to identify information needs and provide technical support;
• Ensure appropriate dissemination of meeting minutes, assessment reports, and other information products to relevant partners;
• Maintain contact and distribution lists;
•  Any other duties as may be requested by the Head of the Field Office or the Head of the Information Management Unit.

UN Competencies

Professionalism : Knowledge of the use of information management in humanitarian response; ability to analyze and articulate the information management requirements of complex situations requiring a coordinated response between disparate actors; demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to use sound judgment to ensure the effective and timely completion of complex tasks; ability to work under extreme pressure, on occasion in a highly stressful environment (e.g. civil strife, natural disasters).

Communication : Excellent communication and training (spoken and written) skills including the ability to convey complex information management concepts and recommendations to staff at all levels, both orally and in writing, in a clear, concise style that can be readily understood by non-information management practitioners.

Teamwork : Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with the final group decision.

Client Orientation : Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; designs solutions and bases recommendations on the principles of usability; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; 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 clients.

Accountability : Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates and peers provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable

Job Requirement

Education: Advanced university degree in information management, information systems, data science, social science or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree

Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Amharic is required

Experience:

• Zero years of experience for an Advanced Degree and a minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in information management, information systems, data science, web management, data management, geographic information systems & mapping, needs assessments, data visualization, or other related area for a first-level university degree are required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, in particular, Microsoft Excel, is required.
• Knowledge of current GIS software (ArcGIS or QGIS) is required.
• Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator is desirable
• Experience working in an international organization is desirable.

Duty Station: Semera, Afar Region

Duration of Appointment: Initially until 31 December 2022