Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Information Management Officer Jobs in Kenya

Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Information Management Officer Jobs in Kenya

Org. Setting and Reporting

The position is located in the Operations and Advocacy Division (OAD), Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). OCHA is the part of the United Nations Secretariat responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies. OCHA also ensures there is a framework within which each actor can contribute to the overall response efforts.

OCHA's mission is to mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors in order to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies; advocate the rights of people in need; promote preparedness and prevention and facilitate sustainable solutions.

This position-specific job opening is being advertised for the position of Information Management Officer in Mogadishu, Somalia. Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office, OCHA Somalia, the incumbent reports to the Deputy Head of Office.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Information Management Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

Coordination:

Establish and maintain an Information Management (IM) network in accordance with IASC guidance to facilitate humanitarian information exchange and the promotion of data and information standards.

Engage with counterparts in government to ensure that information activities are coordinated and consistent with national standards and practices.

Provide training and expertise on the use and development of information management tools and platforms to OCHA staff and humanitarian partners.

Advocate for the use of data standards and common platforms, and for the open exchange of information.

Identify in-country activities that could benefit from remote information management capacity.

Coordinate remote IM support provided by other OCHA offices and non-UN actors.

Information Management Unit and Integrated Team Management:

Advise the OCHA Head of Office on operational information management, including strategic and immediate priorities.

Support the development and implementation of a strategic approach to managing information around the humanitarian programme cycle, including supporting common information processes such as preparedness, needs assessment, strategic planning, resource mobilization, implementation and monitoring.

Provide strategic and day-to-day management of the Information Management Unit (IMU) and related staff, including deployment of surge and other short-term staffing.

Take overall responsibility for the management of information and the production and dissemination of high-quality information products, tools and services.

Liaise with external actors, including senior staff in humanitarian and development agencies, government and the military.

Advise the head of office on strategic use of communications and information.

Provide leadership and vision to the integrated information team. Enable a collaborative approach between different areas of expertise within the team, foster innovation, stimulate early adoption of tools and technologies, and support team building and capacity development through continuous coaching and training of team members.

Enable collaborative approach between information management teams in the country

Oversee the drafting, stylistic design, editorial coherence and production of all information and reporting materials intended for external use, such as maps, infographics, reports, press releases, bulletins and situation reports.

Recruit staff, taking due account of geographical balance; manages, guides, develops, trains and fosters teamwork and communication among staff under his/her supervision.

Carry out

programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the section, including preparation of budgets, assigning and monitoring of performance parameters, reporting on budget/programme performance and evaluation of staff performance.

Perform other related duties, as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to information management in complex emergencies, disaster preparedness and response. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to develop sources for data collection. 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.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

Managerial Competencies:

Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in information management, information systems, social science or a related field is required.

A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two (2) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in information management, information systems, disaster management, humanitarian affairs, or other related area is required.

Experience managing information in the field (actual setting where a mission and/or project is being implemented) in emergency situations (complex emergency or natural disaster) is required.

Experience in a humanitarian context within the UN common system or in a comparable international organization is desirable.

Experience in the East Africa region is desirable.

Languages

French and English are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Information Management Officer Jobs in Kenya

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