Deadline: 4 September 2015
The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Information Management Officer based in Islamabad, Pakistan.
OCHA is the part of the United Nations Secretariat responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Information Management Officer will perform the following functions-
- 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 center (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.
- 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.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in information management, information systems, social science or related field.
- A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in information management, information systems, disaster management, humanitarian affairs, or other related area, is required.
- Experience in managing information in disaster response or complex emergencies is required.
- Relevant experience within the UN Common system or other international organisation is desirable.
- Relevant experience in the region is desirable.
- 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
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit OCHA.
