Job: Information Management Officer Â- UNOPS Rapid Response Roster

Location: Multiple 
Deadline: Wednesday, 23 October 2013 

Description

Vacancy code VA/2013/B0010/4035 Position title Information Management Officer – UNOPS Rapid Response Roster, Multiple positions

Level ICS-10

Department/office Sustainable Infrastructure

Duty station Multiple

Contract type International ICA

Contract level IICA-2

Duration between 2 weeks and 4 months

Application period 07-Oct-2013 to 23-Oct-2013

Print United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Background Information - UNOPS

The pool of experts is used as a surge capacity for short term rapid deployments (between 2 weeks and 4 months). UNOPS Rapid Response provides a capacity of specialized humanitarian personnel and trained and prepared engineers to conduct infrastructure assessments in the context of conflict, disaster and preparedness. One of the objectives of UNOPS Rapid Response is to rapidly deploy personnel to the field. To accomplish this, a pool of experts for the above mentioned position has been established. Once approved as a member of a pool, candidates remain members for a three year period, after which they will be re-assessed should they wish to remain part of the pool.

The mission of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is to expand the capacity of the UN system and its partners to implement peace-building, humanitarian and development operations that matter for people in need. In line with its mandate UNOPS acts as a central resource for the United Nations system in procurement and contracts management as well as in civil works and physical infrastructure development, including the related capacity development activities. UNOPS has significant experience in post-conflict, post-disaster and geographically difficult environments and in the field of emergency reconstruction of disaster stricken communities. UNOPS has a solid track record of providing effective disaster response operations and continues to be called upon to conduct infrastructure assessments in both conflict and disaster contexts.

Functional Responsibilities

The Information Management Officer will work under the direct supervision of the Mission Manager and be required to design and implement data architecture to support structures optimized for collection, analysis and reporting of information.

Information design Design solutions and contribute hands-on to solution development to supporting the mission's analysis and reporting needs; Conduct interviews with relevant stakeholders, facilitate data-modelling sessions, write technical requirements, and apply standards and best practices to information design in support of mission objectives; Develop a data repository of data management artefacts, assuring their integrity, quality and accuracy; Provide advice and technical services in information management to the mission, including in the use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related technologies, and the use of mobile-based technologies.

Information management Take responsibility for overall integrity, quality, accessibility and accuracy of information across reporting and data collection applications; Review, analyse and interpret collected data, identify problems / issues and prepare conclusions; Provide direction in the area of information management

Information sharing, collating, reporting and analysis Collect, synthesize, and analyse information pertaining to the mission and response efforts, and draw upon that information to draft, edit, appropriately format, and disseminate a wide range of internal and external information products; Research, analyse and present information gathered from diverse sources in the context of the mission; Collaborate closely with information counterparts from other UN agencies, NGOs, and governmental organizations to ensure that all relevant information is obtained and communicated; Review relevant documents and reports to ensure accuracy and completeness of the information presented; Identify problems and issues to be addressed and initiate corrective actions;

Capacity building Initiate and coordinate outreach activities and conducts training workshops on the management and use of information systems relevant within the mission's context.

ICT systems management Setup and maintenance of the local network infrastructure, and Internet connectivity; Installation, upgrade and maintenance of LAN/WAN infrastructure; Monitor network connectivity and ISP performance to ensure a stable and responsive network environment; Troubleshoot and monitor network problems, ensuring network and access security; Manage and monitor data backup jobs, facilitate tape rotation and off-site storage and data restores for recovery and/or testing purposes; Provide hardware and software troubleshooting support to the mission.

Competencies

Professionalism

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to the management of information in disaster preparedness and response.
• Ability to identify issues, analyse and participate in the resolution of issues/problems.
• Ability to conduct data collection using various methods.
• Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases.
• Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities.
• Ability to work under extreme pressure, on occasion in a highly stressful environment (e.g. civil strife, natural hazards and humanitarian crisis).
• Communication Speaks and writes clearly and effectively
• Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately
• Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication Tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience
• Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Technological awareness
• Keeps abreast of available technology
• Understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office
• Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks
• Shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

• Education Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Geographic Information Systems, Information Management or a related field.
• A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Knowledge of the following products / technologies required: SQL Server 2005 / 2008, TSQL, XML, Web Services, XSLT, ASP.NET, C#, JavaScript.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in information management, including at least 2 years (preferably 3-5 years) in information management in the context of a disaster response and/or complex emergency in countries affected by a disaster or conflict.

Languages

Fluency in spoken and written English is a requirement. Knowledge of Arabic, French, or Spanish is desirable.

Contract type, level and durationContract type: Individual Contractor Agreement (Retainer) Contract level:I-ICA 2 Contract duration: Depending on the mission, but between 2 weeks and 4 months. The fee will be based on a daily/monthly rate to be negotiated, depending on experience and the length and complexity of the mission. For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: http://www.unops.org/ENGLISH/WHOWENEED/CONTRACT-TYPES/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements-ICAs.aspxAdditional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET)
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• For staff positions UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

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