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For every child, a future

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The Information Management Specialist reports to the Chief of WASH Offices for guidance and general supervision. The Specialist will lead in coordination with sector ministries and obtain the latest WASH related sector data, analysis and quality checking before dissemination to the concerned programme units and zonal WASH teams as well as partners and external wider stakeholders. S/he will provide clear and concise data visualization products (e.g. maps, dashboards, info-graphics and financial/resource analyses) to WASH Managers, zonal teams and partners. S/he will also respond to data visualization requests, including delivery of products to support advocacy and resource mobilization efforts of the WASH programme.  The incumbent will also lead in exchanging and dissemination of data and support development of effective methods and platforms to standardize WASH data, products and maintain good catalogue including maps including where possible under the GIS system. S/he will provide guidance to the regional WASH team and IM focal points to promote effective use of IM products for evidence-based planning and reporting mechanism.S/he also work closely with UNICEF’s PME section for harmonization of officewide  planning, data management and reporting system.

Under the overall guidance of the supervisor, the Information Management Specialist will achieve the following key results:

1. Data collection, compilation and analysis:

• Support the development and revision of UNICEF and Inter-Agency Information Management (IM) tools. – Represent UNICEF in Inter-Agency Information Management discussions, including for data collection, quality assurance and clearances prior to dissemination, ensure consistency in data collection across sections using data sources, such as the 5W matrix, Activity Info, and sector data collection.

2. Data visualization:

• Provide clear and concise data visualization products (e.g. maps, dashboards, info-graphics and financial/resource analyses) to UNICEF managers and partners. Perform mapping exercises through 5W matrices, needs and gaps analyses, online mapping, and services and infrastructure.

3. Information exchange and dissemination:

• Support the development of effective methods and platforms to standardize and share information. Develop and maintain catalogues of IM and data products, including maps and assessments.

4. Coordinate the IM function:

• Provide technical leadership and support cluster IMO to ensure that sector and cluster data are consistent and harmonized.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: JD-Information Management Specialist

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Geographic Sciences, Humanitarian Affairs, Political Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, or Communications, and/or another relevant technical field is required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience, at national and regional levels, is required.
• Knowledge and experience in data processing and visualisation programmes such as Excel, SPSS, ArGIS, QGIS, Power BI is required
• Strong written and oral presentation skills are highly desirable.
• Background/familiarity with emergency situations considered an asset.
• Fluency in English and knowledge of local languages required Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others

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UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

[CO/ HQ specific: visa residence requirements: i.e.: UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.]

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

Eligible staff members on fixed-term, continuing or permanent contracts applying to IP TA positions in a duty station designated as L2/L3, may be able to retain a lien and their fixed-term entitlements, subject to approval by their Head of Office. The conditions of the temporary assignment will vary depending on the status of their post and relocation entitlements may be limited as per the relevant policies.

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