IOM National Cluster Information Management Officer Jobs in Kenya
IOM National Cluster Information Management Officer Jobs in Kenya
Context: Under the overall supervision of the Head of Operations and Humanitarian Response in Somalia and direct supervision of the CCCM Cluster Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for information management thematic responsibilities related to the overall function of the Somalia CCCM Cluster.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Coordination and Planning
Support OCHA in cross-cluster information management and analysis at the strategic level; Act as the CCCM Cluster focal point for country level OCHA-chaired Information Management Working Group meetings in addition to Population Working Group meetings.
Ensure the dissemination and adaptation as necessary of information management tools that meet the needs of the CCCM Cluster.
Facilitate linkages with all cluster stakeholders, particularly national actors, for enhanced sectoral risk mapping and gap identification.
Provide sector-specific maps and graphics on a regular basis that aid forward planning as well as impact analysis.
Ensure application of appropriate information technologies for maintenance of CCCM Cluster partner lists (e.g. through GoogleGroups) and archiving of information (e.g. through the clusters Dropbox and cluster website) recognising limitations in connectivity.
Promote the use of inter-operable technologies among CCCM Cluster partners including the use of harmonized information products such as the complaints feedback mechanism (CFM), site verification, safety audit, service map and service monitoring reports.
Support and enforce data confidentiality guidelines adopted by the CCCM Cluster to protect sensitive data.
Monitoring and Reporting
Ensure adequate monitoring mechanisms are put in place to review impact of the cluster and progress against implementation plans.
Follow up with Cluster partners for the provision of timely, consistent, and compatible data and information on needs assessment and programme monitoring for operational analysis and decision-making.
Ensure adequate reporting and effective information sharing amongst all partners including CCCM partners, other sector leads and OCHA, disaggregating data by age, gender and disability.
Develop simple, user-friendly CCCM Cluster reporting formats in consultation with local authorities, CCCM Cluster Coordinators, CCCM partners, and other key stakeholders; these reporting formats should include provision for gender and age disaggregation of data evolving to include reporting on vulnerable groups.
Promote use of and training on the use of these reporting tools among CCCM cluster members, assistance providers and other stakeholders.
Supporting Cluster Initiatives
Provide information management leadership in assessments and monitoring, including joint assessments and training.
Coordinate capacity building initiatives tailored towards raising the information management capacity of cluster partners.
Serve
as data management focal point for the clusters complaints feedback mechanism (CFM) continually evolving the system and providing support to cluster partners.
Identify information products that can be created to promote strengthened understanding of the gaps, needs, and achievements of Cluster activities.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
Master’s degree in Information Technology, Data Statistics Geographic Sciences, Business, Public Administration, Humanitarian Affairs, Conflict Studies or a related field, from an accredited academic institution with minimum two years of relevant professional experience; or
Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with minimum four years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
Minimum of three years’ operational experience in a similar role, either as cluster information management officer or data management supervisor for different international organizations (e.g. UN agencies, INGOs, Donors, IFRC or ICRC)
Detailed knowledge of the UN System, and NGO humanitarian community.
Knowledge of camp management-related technical guidelines, standards, and indicators.
Proven statistical analytic skill and experience.
Experience in web design and programming (essential).
Knowledge of multi-variate mapping techniques.
Familiarity with the humanitarian reform and cluster approach.
Skills
Data capture and analysis
MS Excel (Essential)
ability to create macros
strong knowledge of statistical, conditional, and text-based functions
integration with Access or other database applications (SQL, MySQL, Oracle)
MS Access (Highly recommended)
Understanding of relational data theory and database structure
Ability to create queries and reports
Mapping (Geo-mapping)
ArcGIS, Mapinfo
Basic understanding of map making process (Essential)
Ability to coordinate and mentor technical staff
Graphics
ArcGIS, Mapinfo, SPSS, EpiInfo6 (Recommended)
Basic understanding of trend graphic design
Web Design
HTML, PHP, ASP (Recommended)
Basic understanding of web-based applications
Languages
Fluency in English and Somali is advantageous.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit CV and a cover letter indicating the Vacancy Notice Number (VN No.), Position Title and the Duty Station with three professional referees and their contacts (both email and telephone) to:
recruitmentsomalia@iom.int**
Posting period:
From 03.12.2020 to 16.12.2020
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