National Information Management Analyst Full Time

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs( OCHA ) Jobs 2022: United Nations Ethiopia invites qualified and experienced applicants for the various positions. UN Ethiopia is invites job seekers for appointment. It’s a great opportunity to work under them.

These positions are located primarily in the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) and the Regional Commissions. DESA is a vital interface between global policies in the economic, social and environmental spheres and national action. Its work is guided by the universal, integrated and transformative 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, along with a set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals and 169 associated targets adopted by the UN General Assembly on 25 September 2015. The Regional Commissions are the regional outposts of the United Nations in their respective regions. They are also an integral part of their regional institutional landscape. Incumbents typically report to the Head of a Branch or Section or to a Senior Social Affairs Officer. The typical job in this area is Associate Social Affairs Officer and may also be Associate Population Affairs Officer.

The interested applicants can apply online through the official career page of UN (United Nations Ethiopia) before the closing date of application. For more information please read the full article.

Quick Details

• Hiring Organization:United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs( OCHA )
• Shortly Known as: UN
• Founded: 1945
• Organization Type: Intergovernmental organization
• Organization Size: 10,000+ employees
• Headquarters: New York, New York, United States
• Official Website: www.un.org

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

The Information Management Analyst will be expected to support the implementation and maintenance of OCHA’s global Information Management Strategy and to:

• Support with data coordination, especially as it relates to sectoral data (eg. Who does
• What Where and When (4W) data, and assessment data);
• Build/  maintain  regular  contacts  with  information  management  partners  to  collect operational data and to ensure it meets relevant standards and is available for exchange;
• Design, develop and manage databases, spreadsheets, and other data sources;
• Consolidate operational information on a regular schedule to support analysis, including compiling and updating available GIS data (GPS tracking, data from other agencies, etc.);
• Process and analyze data to support operational analysis and decision-making;
• Prepare  data  tables,  infographics/maps  and  contribute  to  planning  and  monitoring reports;
•  Produce 4W data analysis and present the data using tabular/ graphical representation;
• Develop various standard and agreed upon information products on a regular schedule, as indicated by the Information Management Unit in Addis Ababa;
• Work closely with clients to identify their needs and advise on the information products and services that OCHA can offer to enhance their work;
• Develop strong links with other IM staff in the humanitarian community to  promote coordination and information-sharing between organizations;
• Participate in coordination meetings to identify information needs and provide technical support;
• Ensure appropriate dissemination of meeting minutes, assessment reports, and other information products to relevant partners;
• Maintain contact and distribution lists;
•  Any other duties as may be requested by the Head of the Field Office or the Head of the Information Management Unit.

UN Competencies

Professionalism

Knowledge of the use of information management in humanitarian response; ability to analyze and articulate the information management requirements of complex situations requiring a coordinated response between disparate actors; demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to use sound judgment to ensure the effective and timely completion of complex tasks; ability to work under extreme pressure, on occasion in a highly stressful environment (e.g. civil strife, natural disasters).

Communication

Excellent communication and training (spoken and written) skills including the ability to convey complex information management concepts and recommendations to staff at all levels, both orally and in writing, in a clear, concise style that can be readily understood by non-information management practitioners.

Teamwork

Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with the final group decision.

Client Orientation

Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; designs solutions and bases recommendations on the principles of usability; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients’ informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to clients.

Accountability

Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates and peers provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable

Job Requirement

Education: Advanced university degree in information management, information systems, data science, 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

Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Amharic is required

Experience:

• Zero years of experience for an Advanced Degree and a minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in information management, information systems, data science, web management, data management, geographic information systems & mapping, needs assessments, data visualization, or other related area for a first-level university degree are required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, in particular, Microsoft Excel, is required.
• Knowledge of current GIS software (ArcGIS or QGIS) is required.
• Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator is desirable
• Experience working in an international organization is desirable.

Duty Station: Semera, Afar Region

Duration of Appointment: Initially until 31 December 2022

How to Apply

Closing date for Application :08 June 2022

Interested applicants must submit their CVs, letter of motivation, and supporting documents to:

UNOCHA Ethiopia

Administration/ Finance Section

P.O. Box 60252

Addis-Ababa

Electronic applications can be sent to: ocha-eth-hr@un.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted