Functional Title & Grade: Information Management Associate /GL-6

Contractual Status: Temporary appointment initially for 6 months 

Duty Station:  Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine

OPERATIONAL CONTEXT

The Information Management Associate assists in the production and dissemination of information on the population of concern, including but not limited to Protection and Programme information.

The incumbent operationalizes data standards developed at the central level in field operations, compiles and explores data from all populations of concern. 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 

Accountability (key results that will be achieved)

• The Office delivers reliable, accessible and user-friendly, relevant, predictable, appropriate and timely information. 
• Global data standards, and where appropriate, the establishment of country-specific common data standards are adopted by UNHCR and its partners.

Responsibility (process and functions undertaken to achieve results)

• Operationalize country-specific common data standards and promote them with partners, including UNHCR data standards and the IASC Common Operational Datasets.
• Compile and aggregrate information elements required to produce standardized information products and implement data/information collection plans for baseline and context-specific data. 
• Collect, collate and process information and perform data quality and consistency control.
• Produce summary statistics.
• Support the coordination of data collection 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.
• Participate in Needs Assessment processes, specifically in data collection, processing/collation and data exploration.
• Perform other duties as required.

Authority (decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve results)

• Liaise with partners and represent UNHCR in meetings related to the functions.
• Make recommendations and provide advice on the technical information management requirements.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Analytical Thinking
• Innovation and Creativity
• Technological Awareness

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Completion of Secondary education with certificate/training in information technology, demography, statistics, social sciences or any related area.
• At least 6 years of relevant work experience.
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, functions, etc.).
• Experience with handling confidential data and demonstrated understanding of different data collection methodologies.

LANGUAGE:

Fluency in English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

• Successful participation in the Operational Data management Learning Programme.
• Experience in web design and software development is an asset.
• Experience with relevant software such as ArcGIS, Map info, SPSS, EpiInfo6, SQL Server, and/or proGres.
• Experience with HTML, PHP, ASP and/or Java is an asset.
• Proven skills to analyse statistical information.
• Ability to formulate IM-related technical requirements and Operating Procedures.

Interested applicants should forward the UN personal history form

(P-11) with a covering letter in English explaining their interest in the position to the

e-mail: [email protected]

by indicating the post title and position number they are applying for in the subject line.

Candidates must be legally present in Ukraine at the time of application, recruitment and hire.

UN personal history form (P-11) may be loaded at  http://unhcr.org.ua/attachments/article/72/P_11.doc

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted, no late applications will be accepted.

Engagement is needed immediately.

UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).

Deadline for applications: 21/12/2015