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

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

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 Maiduguri, Nigeria. Under the overall supervision of the Head of office, OCHA Nigeria, 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 network in accordance with IASC guidance to facilitate humanitarian information exchange and the promotion of data and information standards.

Work with first responders such as the UN disaster assessment and coordination team (UNDAC) and on-site operations and coordination centre (OSOCC) to ensure a smooth transition of information tools and services.

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.

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.

Performs other related duties, as required.

Competencies

Professionalism:

Knowledge and understanding of humanitarian, emergency relief assistance and related humanitarian issues. 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.

Communication:

Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Creativity:

Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.

Empowering Others:

Delegates responsibility, clarifies expectations, and gives staff autonomy in important areas of their work; encourages others to set challenging goals; holds others accountable for achieving results related to their area of responsibility; genuinely values all staff members’ input and expertise; shows appreciation and rewards achievement and effort.

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 desirable.

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

Experience in the region is desirable.

Languages

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

How to Apply

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

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