Associate Information Management Officer, Abuja

Hardship LevelC Family TypeFamily Family TypeFamily Residential location (if applicable) GradeNOB Staff Member / Affiliate TypeNational Professional Officer ReasonRegular > Regular Assignment

Remote work acceptedNo

Target Start Date2023-07-01 Job Posting End DateJuly 4, 2023 Standard Job DescriptionAssociate Information Management Officer Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The UNHCR Data Transformation Strategy 2020-2025 envisions that by 2025 UNHCR becomes a trusted leader on data and information related to refugees and other persons of concern, thereby enabling actions to protect and to empower persons of concern. The Strategy stipulates investing in four complementary priority areas: data management and governance; information systems; capacities and skill development; and culture for evidence-informed decision-making. The strategy envisages data and information management functions in UNHCR carried out in a complementary and inter-linked manner between Headquarters Divisions and Services, Regional Bureaux, Country Operations and key external partners, including persons of concern. Under the direct supervision of the (Snr) DIMA Coordinator/Deputy Director/Head of Service/Deputy Representative or other IM staff or designated manager, the Associate Information Management Officer supports data and information management activities in the relevant country and regional offices. They are part of a team of data and information management staff (depending on office configuration) and support coordination among staff working on information and data management activities and liaison with Headquarters/Region/Country on data related issues. Information and data management staff are responsible for coordinating, planning and delivering on data and information activities for all UNHCR operational contexts, responses and populations of concern, including providing coordination and leadership in partnerships on data with all stakeholders - including persons of concern. They serve the entirety of UNHCR staff and activities, including protection, programme, operations, external relations and executive management for evidence-informed planning, advocacy, and coordination. They are key in ensuring multi-stakeholder, multi-sector, and multi-country activities are provided with robust and meaningful data and information to support planning, funding and advocacy efforts. This includes both internal and external assessments, regional and country-based planning and monitoring activities such as the COPs, CRRF, RRPs, HNOs, HRPs, and Cluster Plans. Information and data management covers the assessment, design, implementation and evaluation of data and statistical related activities. This includes assessment of the information landscape; definition of information and data needs; design of data and information activities, including data collection, analysis, storage and dissemination; implementation of data and information management activities; and monitoring and evaluation of data management activities. The focus is largely operational data along with financial and HR data related to assessment, planning, monitoring and evaluation. This is the data, information and analysis needed to deliver robust and comprehensive assessments and evaluations, and to support results-based planning, monitoring and reporting implemented by UNHCR and by its partners. Depending on if they are located in HQ, regional or country offices, the role of the data and information management staff is to provide the necessary quality assurance and technical support for the full range of the data and information management and analysis activities to countries and regional offices; to ensure these process are in accordance with technical standards for data and information management; and to undertake regional or country data and information management (definition, collection, analysis, storage and dissemination) activities. In addition they are responsible for coordinating HQ and external support to the country and regional offices, to liaise with relevant bodies on relevant data and statistical matters; to monitor the quality of data and information management activities in country/regional or HQ; to design and implement global, regional or country-based data strategies and systems; to ensure data and information activities are implemented in according with data privacy policies, global data sharing agreements and data protection regulations; to communicate the status, value and importance of data; to provide the data, information and analysis needed for global analysis; and to identify risks and opportunities based on insights derived from data. All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity. Duties Coordinate data and information management activities: - Participate in the data and information management team and activities. - Contribute to the design and implement data strategies and systems. - Assist the data team and others communicate the status, value, and importance of data. - Support the collection, storage, management and protection of data. - Support consolidation of data systems, including the interoperability of operational data and systems. - Ensure consistency of data and results for country, global and regional analysis, including cross border analysis and response. - Support the coordination with HQ, external and regional partners on data and information management efforts - Take part the relevant IM network (internal and external) on refugee. IDP, etc and related issues. - Support data security, data protection and responsible data-sharing. Support offices with data and information management: - Support the analysis of primary and secondary data for interpretation and evidence-informed decision making. - Support the monitoring of data and information management activities in offices for integrity, veracity, reliability and credibility and compliance with policies. - Provide technical and training support to operations. - Support assessments and situational analysis process with analytical frameworks, data collection, and analysis (standards, methodologies). - Support planning process (standards, methodologies) with data and statistical analysis and quality assurance on Theories of Change and indicators. - Support monitoring by providing quality assurance to the monitoring methodologies, data collection and analyses. - Review and assess country or region-specific data systems and needs; provide recommendations to regional bureau. Undertake data and information management activities at the Global/Regional/Country level: - Help consolidate data and information for country, regional and global analysis. - Undertake data management activities (definition of needs, data collection, analysis, storage and dissemination) - Support analysis for comparative country, regional and global analysis, including political and socio-economic trends. - Take part in planning processes (COPs, regional RRP, regional migration response plans, etc.). - Support cross-country assessment and situational analysis, such as in regional RRP situation or COP. - Support the analysis of trends concerning changes at the outcome and impact levels. - Develop information management products such as indicators, templates, maps and dashboards. - Help ensure data is curated and stored in data registries and libraries in accordance with standards. - Undertake geospatial and statistical analysis. - Provide population movement tracking systems and other population data systems. - Support web-based data portals. - Support solutions for meeting `communication with communities¿ information and data needs. Work in close collaboration with: - All staff to further data literacy and assist in interpretation the data; - Registration staff regarding the use of individual and personally identifiable data collected or managed by UNHCR; - Programme staff on the data and information aspects of assessment, targeting and monitoring (three most data driven aspects of the OMC); - Cluster coordinators and partners on data and information needs in UNHCR-led cluster operations, including HNO and HRP processes. - Inter-agency staff on the development, coordination and monitoring of country and/or regional responses plans; - Protection staff on the design, implementation and analysis of protection and case monitoring systems; - Operations coordinators and reporting officers on the design and delivery of data and information management products for internal and external consumption; - Sectors technical experts on the methodologies, formats, storage and dissemination of sectoral data and information, including cross sector analysis. - Senior management to understand and serve their information and knowledge needs. - Perform other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Years of Experience / Degree Level For P2/NOB - 3 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 2 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 1 year relevant experience with Doctorate degree Field(s) of Education Social Science; Statistics; Information Management; Physical Science; Economics; Data Science; Geography; GIS; Engineering; Demography; Computer Science; or other relevant field. (Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential) Certificates and/or Licenses Not specified (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential) Relevant Job Experience Essential: Experience with data sharing, data management and data analysis to support policy formulation and implementation. Desirable: Knowledge of national and international statistical systems; knowledge of international protection, human rights and international humanitarian law; experience in data collection and analysis in field situations; knowledge of GIS and geospatial systems and techniques. Functional Skills DM-Data collection methodologies DM-Data Management DM-Database Design & Development DM-Data Collection and Analysis DM-Metadata Creation & Management IM-Statistics Analysis DM-Open Source Software & Data DM-Population census and econometrics DM-Protection Data Management Systems DM-ArcGIS (Geographic Information System) DM-Cartographic Skills SP-Design tools such as Global Positioning System (GPS) CL-Cluster Information Management Tools, Resources and Approaches PG-Needs Assessment and Response Analysis DM-Data governance, quality assurance and preservation DM-Data Interoperability DM-Data science methodologies DM-Development of and revision of data standards DM-Qualitative data analysis DM-Quantitative data analysis (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential) Language Requirements For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English. For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language. For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English. All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power. As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise. This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates. Desired Candidate Profile The incumbent must have strong Information management, Teamwork, Coordination and Collaborative, Resources Management, Planning and Organizational skills and competencies, and demonstrated ability to learning and work under pressure to meet deadlines and respond to emergencies when they arise. The incumbent must also demonstrate ability to conduct the assessment, design, implementation and evaluation of data and statistical related activities. S/he will be required to maintain constant and regular communications with colleagues both at the country level and at the field level, the Implementing Partners, Government Agencies, UN agencies, NGOs and other parties operating in the area, in order to obtain, consolidate, analyse, and publicize information. Understanding of civil registration, national identity management or digital identification systems (including population registries) and digital identity technical standards. Female applicants are highly encouraged. Written test maybe conducted. Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level): , , Desired languagesHausa , , Operational context

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Nature of Position:

In Nigeria, there are more than 3 million IDPs and approximately 96,000 refugees and asylum seekers, while majority of refugees are from Cameroon (76,401 and 9,299 mixed nationalities that are urban based/rural). Registration of persons of concern (PoCs: refugees, asylum seekers, and IDPs) are conducted by National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and IDPs (NCFRMI) using proGres data base with close support from UNHCR. The registration functions are situated within NCFRMI offices. Population Registration and Identity Management EcoSystem (PRIMES) has been rolled out in Nigeria since June 2021, with the Nigeria Business unit for refugees and Asylum-seekers in use since September 2021 and an Nigeria IDP Business Unit active since 2022. Associate Information Management Officer is expected to supervise one staff member (Senior Information Management Assistant) at country level but work in collaboration with IM teams in the sub offices. The Associate Information Management Officer supports data and information management activities in the country office, while providing support to Sub-office/field office/field units/Sectors as deemed necessary. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating, planning and delivering on data and information activities for all UNHCR operational contexts, responses and populations of concern, including providing coordination and leadership in partnerships on data with all stakeholders - including persons of concern, on regular basis. They serve the entirety of UNHCR staff and activities, including protection, programme, operations, external relations and executive management for evidence-informed planning, advocacy, and coordination. S/he will be required to maintain constant and regular communications with colleagues both at the country level and at the field level, the Implementing Partners, Government Agencies, UN agencies, NGOs and other parties operating in the area, in order to obtain, consolidate, analyse, and publicize information.

Living and Working Conditions:

Abuja have an active social life with recreational facilities that positively support the integration of new arrivals in the city. Medical facilities Standard medical facilities (such as the UN clinic, NISA Premier Hospital, Nizamiye Hospital, etc.) are available in Abuja. Food and environmental sanitation There are a variety of local, national, and international food items available, and the city has good environmental sanitation systems. Housing -There are good housing accommodations in Abuja though relatively expensive when compared to other cities in the country. Well-being and family life Abuja is a relatively safe city to stay in with family and there are facilities that support social life and well-being. International schools are available with relatively expensive fees. Communication English and Pidgin-English are widely spoken and understood alongside indigenous languages. Security Considerations: The general security situation in Abuja is calm but unpredictable. Staff must be aware of very high incidence of crime and terrorism in the capital. Terrorism is the main threat in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja SLA. General crime is also prevalent. Additional Qualifications SkillsData Management, DM-Data Collection and Analysis, EM-Standards and indicators required to monitor humanitarian assistance delivery, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), IM-Data Management industry best practices (methodologies, techniques and tools), IM-Information Management (related technical requirements & Operating Procedures), IM-Information Management tools, Information Management, MG-Stakeholder Management, RG-Digital Identity and Registration Change Management, RG-PoC Registration Data Analysis, RG-Registration Partner Relationship Management, RG-Registration systems and tools management, Strategic Planning EducationBachelor of Science (BS): Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certifications Work ExperienceAnnual Budget OL in Operation/Office, Number of Persons of Concern Served, Number of Workforce in Operation/Work Setting, Workforce to Supervise, Working with Persons of Concern: Asylum Seekers, Working with Persons of Concern: Internally Displaced Persons, Working with Persons of Concern: Others of Concern, Working with Persons of Concern: Refugees, Working with Persons of Concern: Returned IDPs, Working with Persons of Concern: Returned Refugees, Working with Persons of Concern: Stateless CompetenciesAccountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Empowering & building trust, Innovation & creativity, Organizational awareness, Teamwork & collaboration, Technological awareness UNHCR Salary Calculator

Compendium

Additional InformationA written test may be conducted for this process. Functional clearanceThis position requires Functional Clearance