Country: Turkey
Closing date: 02 Mar 2019
Background
United Nations Office for Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) in Gaziantep is seeking applicants for the national Information Management/Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Officer position in Gaziantep. Please note that applicants applying for UNOCHA Local Fixed Term positions must be a Turkish Citizens.
Only candidates holding Turkish Nationality and who meet the recruitment qualifications in terms of education, experience and language skills as advertised through the Job Description, should apply online and submit one application through a letter of interest accompanied by an informative but concise CV in English indicating the reference code of the post and UN Personal History Form (P11).
“ A letter of interest, a UN Personal History Form (P11) filled in English, and a CV should be attached as a one document.”
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Visit www.unocha.org for additional information on UNOCHA.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the head of Information Management Unit, the National Information Management Officer (NIMO) plays a key role in managing the information flow, standardization and security within and between OCHA offices working on the Syria operation. The NIMO will also work in close collaboration with the wider humanitarian community for information provision and provision of information management services.
Ensure implementation and development of IM strategies and standards focusing on achievement of the following results:
Full compliance with corporate information management standards, guidelines and procedures for the OCHA office environment.
Play a key role in streamlining of internal information management processes in the OCHA office through training and assistance with establishment of relevant guidelines and procedures.
Contributes to the development and implementation of a dissemination strategy for all information products (e.g. reports, data, and maps) through appropriate media.
Ensure effective data management focusing on the achievement of the following results:
Ensures availability of updated information for informed decision making by OCHA and partners by consistently updating and maintaining the existing databases.
Supports creation of new databases to meet the information requirements of OCHA and the stakeholders.
Improves the effectiveness of the databases by making them more user friendly and error free by continues improvement and being open to comments and criticisms.
Analyze and interpret data and participate in the ongoing report preparation and dissemination.
Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/ data systems.
Review and identify gaps on the existing information sharing system and facilitate the implementation of practical solutions to the gaps.
Develop data collection tools, setup appropriate data collection methodologies, design and implement database systems for data management and analysis purposes
Acts as the first line support for all database related requests from internal and external users, in particular related to the following core databases:
Who Does, What, Where
Assessment registry
Contact Database
IDP Tracking
Needs database
Create mapping products focusing on the achievement of the following results:
Creates attractive maps using ArcGIS and other mapping tools using OCHA
templates and styles, ensuring that they are appealing and adequately detailed, and effectively communicating key information to users.
Promptly attends to the requirements of stakeholders by disseminating mapping and other products through suitable media, i.e, print, email, etc.
Effective contribution of maintaining a repository of important raw data such as geo-datasets and other similar databases.
Ensures effective digital designing support focusing on the achievement of the following results:
Creates and designs graphic elements and reports using OCHA standard styles and guides.
Effectively represents information through graphical media, i.e, graphs, charts, presentations etc., using advanced designing programs, ensuring their attractiveness and effectiveness in communicating key messages.
Maintains and improves the layouts of reporting and presentation templates using graphic design programs ensuring consistency in look and ease of navigation.
Facilitate staff's ability to use existing and emerging technology to achieve organization's mission and objectives
Support the lead development of electronic data collection platform such as using KoBo Collect for assessment data collection, train enumerators on the data collection system and remotely facilitate its implementation.
Support the management content on HumanitarianResponse.info, Humanitarian ID and other relevant web platforms, provide overall quality control for the platform and ensure content is current, comprehensive and follows relevant metadata standards.
Support the production and update information products such as reports, charts and infographics by turning data into graphical products to convey messages and storyline; develop advocacy materials including posters, presentations and other visual materials.
Support IMAU in development of static and on-line bilingual products (Arabic and English), coordination with SNGOs and represent in meetings where Arabic language is used.
Ensure coordination supportto the IMAU focusing on the achievement of the following results
Support Assessment coordinator in rapid assessments, inter/multi-sector assessments which includes planning, indicator and questionnaire development support, client management, data analysis, trainings and data compilation, aggregation and dissemination.
Support to the Head of IMAU and other team members on urgent tasks.
Ensure facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing, focusing on achievement of the following results:
Identification and promotion of different systems and applications for optimal content management, knowledge management and sharing, and information provision.
Organization of training for the OCHA staff and stakeholders on IM tools etc.
Synthesis of lessons learned, and best practices directly linked to IM and ICT management.
Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice
Competencies
Core
Innovation
Ability to make new and useful ideas work
Level 4: Adept with complex concepts and challenges convention purposefully
Leadership
Ability to persuade others to follow
Level 4: Generates commitment, excitement and excellence in others
People Management
Ability to improve performance and satisfaction
Level 4: Models independent thinking and action
Communication
Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform
Level 4: Synthesizes information to communicate independent analysis
Delivery
Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement
Level 4: Meets goals and quality criteria for delivery of products or services
Technical/Functional
Crisis Assessment
Ability to use methods, tools and regional analysis to determine impact of various elements for crisis and post crisis situations
Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise
Crisis Governance
Knowledge of Crisis Governance concepts and principles and ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations
Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise
Crisis Policy and Tools
Ability to develop and implement methods and tools for crisis situations
Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Master’s degree (or bachelor’s degree with additional 2 years of experience if no Masters qualification) in information technology, information systems, information management, web development, database, GIS or other relevant field.
Experience:
2 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in information management, database management, Mapping and web development. Former working experience on the Syria crisis and humanitarian assistance to Syria or work experience with a UN agency or NGO providing assistance to Syria is required.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English is essential, fluency of Arabic is strongly desired, and knowledge of Turkish is an advantage.
Other:
- Proven skills in infographic management
- Experience in the use of computers and office software packages and handling of web-based management systems.
- Proven abilities in data collection, compilation, analysis and reporting with ability to write in a clear and concise manner and effective oral communication;
- Ability to prioritise multiple tasks within an environment where many interruptions occur.
- Ability to work with multi-cultural teams and international professionals;
- Availability and fitness for travel;
- Ability to work under pressure.
“ A letter of interest, a UN Personal History Form (P11) filled in English, and a CV must be attached as one document to the application.”
Qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply.
The incumbent of the position should avoid any kind of discriminatory behavior including gender discrimination and ensure that;
- human rights and gender equality is prioritized as an ethical principle within all actions;
- activities are designed and implemented in accordance with “Social and Environmental Standards of UNDP”;
- any kind of diversities based on ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, class, gender are respected within all implementations including data production;
- differentiated needs of women and men are considered;
- inclusive approach is reflected within all actions and implementations, in that sense an enabling and accessible setup in various senses such as disability gender language barrier is create;
- necessary arrangements to provide gender parity within all committees, meetings, trainings etc. introduced.
How to apply:
For application, please use below link: