Jobs - 84064- UNOCHA-Information Management Associate (IMA)

UNOCHA-Information Management Associate (IMA)

Location :

Erbil, IRAQ

Type of Contract :

FTA Local

Starting Date :

13-Mar-2019

Application Deadline :

27-Mar-19 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

GS-6

Duration of Initial Contract :

One year with possibility of extension

Languages Required :

Arabic English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA) has established field offices in Iraq to facilitate coordination of the humanitarian response in Iraq, including assistance to 3million Iraqis internally displaced since January 2014. Information management is a core component of a comprehensive support strategy for the humanitarian community. The Information Management Unit (IMU) will work to advocate for an environment whereby relevant data (spatial/ GIS, non-spatial tabular, statistical, etc.) can be brought into a structure that supports the efficient management of data and information in the context of the humanitarian response.

Duties and Responsibilities

In order to address humanitarian challenges caused by the conflict in Iraq, OCHA is strengthening its information management capacity. OCHA provides information services to the humanitarian community on the humanitarian situation in Iraq. Information management is a core component of a comprehensive support strategy for the humanitarian community.

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Information Management Unit, the Information Management Associate will be responsible for the following:

Support the Head-of-Office, Information Management Unit and Public Information Unit with local media contact facilitation and reporting.
Assist in the preparation of social media products in support of OCHA advocacy.
Collect, compile, analyze data and organize the structural record keeping and archival using the different OCHA PI related platforms.
Adapt the existing guidelines and templates to Arabic and Kurdish text requirements.
Improve and edit art-works, photos, charts and other graphic elements.
Assist in establishing and maintain a photo archive.
Implement the graphic guidelines in OCHA products;
Deliver creative and innovative ideas for print, web and interactive presentations
Produce and update information products such as reports, charts and infographics by turning data into graphical products to convey messages and a storyline; develop advocacy materials including posters, presentations and other visual materials.
Solid knowledge of MS Office software products is required (especially: MS Access, MS Excel, MS Power-point, MS Word).
Knowledge of Graphic Design software is required (Adobe Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and movies and animation would be an added asset.
Supporting and participating in analytical work by processing data and information in a suitable format;
Any other duties as required by the office.
The understanding of indicators and their development
Publication development/production, especially drafting text, design of graphic elements and layout
Public speaking – able to make presentations in Arabic, Kurdish, English.
Knowledge/familiarity with: Spark, Premiere Pro, In-Design, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

Competencies

Professionalism: demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to use sound judgment to ensure the effective and timely completion of complex tasks; ability to work under extreme pressure, on occasion in a highly stressful environment (e.g. civil strife, natural disasters).

Communication: Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills including the ability to convey complex information management concepts and recommendations to staff at all levels, both orally and in writing, in a clear, concise style that can be readily understood by non-information management practitioners.

Creativity: actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision.

Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates and peers, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; designs solutions and basis recommendations on the principles of usability; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients’ informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Commitment to Continuous Learning: Demonstrated history of keeping abreast of new developments in the field plus a commitment to continuous learning.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

University degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in Information Management, Computer Science, or a related field. Secondary education in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the university degree.

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of work experience for Bachelor’s degree holders and 6 years for high school graduates at least of progressively responsible experience in Information Management, Information Systems, Geographical Information System or Database Development or related field with the Bachelor’s degree or

Language Requirements:

For this post fluency in English, Kurdish and Arabic is required.

Complete a UN Personal History Profile form in English. This can be downloaded from:

http://sas.undp.org/Documents/P11_Personal_history_form.doc

Note: The Personal History Profile form must be completed as indicated, including all previous employment titles, month and date of employment, and previous supervisors’ contact information should be provided. Applicants’ eligibility cannot be fully assessed if the Personal History Profile is not properly completed.