JOB DETAILS

Purpose and Scope of Assignment

The Senior Information Management Assistant will:
• Provide support to the users of global Operational Data Systems.
• Develop new complementary solutions and extend/adjust current tools as needed.
• Provide support for ongoing and new projects to field operations, bureaux and HQ divisions.
• Provide user training, capacity development, and promote best practices in data collection, analysis, visualization, and dissemination.
• Provide technical support to project from data collection to reporting.
• Contribute and actively engage in the coordination and smooth running of the Global Data Service Data Community Hub.
• Any other tasks as required.

Monitoring and Progress Controls

The Senior Information Management Assistant will:
• define objectives with the supervisor at the beginning of the contract.
• produce weekly brief and monthly status reports which will form part of the end of year report.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

Degree in information technology, demography, statistics, social sciences or any related area.

Work Experience

2 years with High school diploma/1 year with Bachelor or equivalent or higher of relevant work experience in information analysis, data management, information management applications and/or project management.

Key Competencies

• Proficient user of data management software and familiarity with survey design, data collection, visualization and data storage (e.g., Ms Excel, XLSForm, MySQL, KoBoToolBox, ODP, RIDL, and PowerBI).
• Demonstrated resource management skills and familiarity with UNHCR administrative procedures.
• Experience with handling confidential data.
• Experience in data collection and analysis.
• Proven ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure and within deadlines.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken) is essential, and knowledge of additional UN languages is desirable.
• Flexibility and adaptability; team working; good communication skills; and professional and personal integrity.