This position is open to Malians Nationals Only.

BACKGROUND

The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is a department of the United Nations Secretariat. Its mission is to mobilize and coordinate humanitarian action effectively in partnership with national and international actors, to alleviate human suffering, advocate for the rights of populations in need, promote preparedness and prevention of disasters and facilitate the establishment of durable solutions.

The CMCoord and Access Unit supports the national level humanitarian response programming with IASC members and supports operationally the field offices in Mopti, Timbuktu, Gao (Menaka), Segou and Bamako in advocacy, access negotiations, civil-military coordination, and mediation with all stakeholders.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES

The IMO for Access supports the fulfillment of the units’ key functions and success criteria:

• Support the production of quality Access information products (snapshots, dashboards).
• Quality analysis of databases and timely product dissemination to partners.
• Quality and timely advocacy on humanitarian access issues.
• Visualization of activities, management of data sets, use of KoboToolbox, ARC/GIS, PowerBi

Coordination:

• Establish and maintain an information management network in accordance with IASC guidelines to facilitate the exchange of humanitarian information and the promotion of data and information standards;
• Engage with government counterparts 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 common data standards and platforms, and for open information exchange.

Information data analysis & Evaluation Analysis

• Organize, design, and conduct assessment and analysis of location-specific data sets through meaningful statistical techniques;
• Participate in the development and revision of data standards (e.g., humanitarian exchange language) and advise on the application of these standards in local systems and processes;
• Participate in the development, implementation, and management of new indicators and accompanying data for inclusion in a common humanitarian data set;
• Understand, document, and ensure the quality of high-value humanitarian data in terms of accuracy, consistency, and comparability.
• Support assessment and needs analysis activities, including humanitarian needs overviews, secondary data reviews, preliminary scenario definitions, and initial multi-cluster rapid assessments; provide guidance on assessment design to ensure data quality;
• Manage platforms and tools that support data collection and analysis, such as KoBo Toolbox and Open Data Kit (ODK).

Visualization & GIS Mapping:

• Produce and update information products such as reports, charts, and infographics by transforming data into graphic products to convey messages and storyline;
• Develop outreach materials including posters, presentations, and other visual materials.
• Develop and maintain core and operational spatial datasets in accordance with relevant standards and guidelines;
• Produce and update high quality mapping products and online services;
• Maintain a spatial data repository and ensure that data is documented and accessible to all humanitarian partners through local and/or online services.

Information Data & Web Management:

• Design, develop, and manage databases, spreadsheets, and other data tools;
• Understand, document, and quality assure high-value humanitarian data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and comparability; consolidate operational information at regular intervals to support analysis;
• Manage content on relevant web platforms, provide overall platform quality control and ensure content is current, complete and compliant with relevant metadata standards;
• Work with external counterparts on related web platforms such as agency and group websites and ReliefWeb to facilitate cross-site search and interoperability.

Other tasks:

• Perform other tasks as needed and in support of team members.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Professionalism:

Ability to manage data collection, analysis and visualization. Shows pride in work and accomplishments; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, deadlines and results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; demonstrates persistence in the face of difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for integrating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Communications: 

Expresses self clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; listens to others, understands them well and follows through appropriately; Adapts language and communication methods to target audience; Asks appropriate questions to obtain clarification and facilitate dialogue; Analyzes and synthesizes complex information for ease of understanding by various audiences; Uses a variety of communication tools and media to reach different target audiences; Uses discretion and editorial judgment in communicating sensitive information.

Client Orientation:

Considers all those to whom services are provided as “customers” and seeks to see things from the customer’s point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with customers by earning their trust and respect; identifies customer needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors on going developments within and outside the customer’s environment to stay informed and anticipate problems; keeps customers informed of project progress or setbacks; adheres to the schedule for delivering products or services to the customer.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in in analytics, statistics, information management, or a related field OR
• Bachelor’s degree (or Licence) in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Up to (2) years of experience (with a Master’s degree) or minimum (2) years of experiences (with a Bachelor’s degree or “Licence” with a focus on information management, data analytics, survey design and data collection, information analysis, or knowledge management is required.
• Experience in the field of information management within the United Nations or international organizations is desired.
• Mastery of KoboToolbox, Power Bi, ARC/GIS, Excel, and/or other data management software is required.
• Knowledge of Malian Regional languages is desired.
• Knowledge in graphic design is desired.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in French (both oral and written) is required.
• Operational mastery of English is desired.

Note:

“Please upload copies of your academic qualifications and 3 latest Performance Evaluations (if applicable)”

Applicant information about UNOCHA rosters

UNOCHA reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNOCHA at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience, and educational requirements.

Non-discrimination

UNOCHA has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

UNOCHA is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin, or other status.

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