The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is a United Nations (UN) body established in December 1991 by the General Assembly to strengthen the international response to complex emergencies and natural disasters. It is the successor to the Office of the United Nations Disaster Relief Coordinator (UNDRO).

Duties and Responsibilities

The Field IMO 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 partners in the Somali region, 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 and 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 organisations;
• 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 sub-office or the Head of the Information Management Unit.

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

Experience:

• Zero years of experience with an Advanced Degree and a minimum of 2 years with a bachelor’s degree 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.
• Proficiency in MS 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 desirable.
• Language Requirements:Fluency in English is required and Somali language is desirable.

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 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 own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Duty Station: Jijiga, Somali Region