UNHCR Assistant Information Management Officer Jobs in Uganda
UNHCR Assistant Information Management Officer Jobs in Uganda
Organizational ContextUnder the direct supervision of Associate Field Officer, he/she will be responsible to compile, aggregate and analyze data and information elements at central level for Uganda operation, that is required to produce standardized information products and implement data/information collection plans for baseline and context-specific data.
He/she will be expected to conduct field visit whenever necessary, to support the field offices’ operation in the analysis of processed data and information and perform data quality and consistency control.
S/he supports the Programme Team and UNHCR’s implementing partners in the choice of indicators for monitoring to be included in sub-agreements as well as the Protection Team in operationalizing protection monitoring systems.
Functional Statement
Operationalize country-specific common data standards and promote them with partners, including UNHCR data standards and the IASC Common Operational Datasets.
Compile, aggregate and analyze data and information elements required to produce standardized information products and implement data/information collection plans for baseline and context-specific data.
Support the operation in the analysis of processed data and information and perform data quality and consistency control.
Facilitate the analysis of cross-border information between relevant countries.
Assist in training staff involved in information management activities, including data collection and data entry teams.
Support and leverage geographic data for map production and use in geographic information systems (GIS).
Share UNHCR data with partner agencies and maintain Portal data and information in-line with agreed frequencies.
Provide technical Information Management support to Needs Assessment processes, specifically in data collection, processing/collation and analysis.
Liaise with
partners and represent UNHCR in meetings related to the functions.
Make recommendations and provide advice on the technical information management requirements.
Assist in training of data entry and data collection teams.
Perform other related duties as required.
Required Competencies
Analytical Thinking
Technological Awareness
Planning and Organizing
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
University degree in Information Technology, Demography, Statistics, Social Sciences or other relevant field is required.
Minimum 1-year previous working experience in related field is required.
Knowledge of the UN system and the humanitarian community, ability to formulate IM-related technical requirements and Operating Procedures, experience with handling confidential data and demonstrated understanding of different data collection methodologies is required.
Knowledge of English language is required.
Desirable Qualifications & Competencies
Successful participation in the Operational Data management Learning Programme is desirable.
Experience in web design and software development is desirable.
Experience with relevant software such as ArcGIS, Mapinfo, SPSS, EpiInfo6, SQL Server, and/or proGres is desirable.
Experience with HTML, PHP, ASP and/or Java is desirable.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; UNHCR Assistant Information Management Officer Jobs in Uganda
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