Information Management Officer (Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM)) | - 2015

OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment : Special short term,Six months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Reference Code: SVN2015/58(P)-EXT

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of non- represented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be favorably considered:

Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Czech Republic, Comoros, Djibouti, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Lesotho, Libya, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Montenegro, Micronesia, Mongolia, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Republic of Congo, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Seychelles, Somalia, Suriname, Swaziland, Tanzania, Timor Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen

Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of IOM Chief of Mission (CoM) in the Republic of South Sudan, the direct supervision of the Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) Cluster Coordinator, and in close coordination with the IOM Head of Operations and the Information Management team, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordination, supervision and implementation of information management activities at the IOM office in South Sudan in relation to IOM’s humanitarian response to South Sudan Displacement, including support to CCCM Cluster Coordination, to implementation of the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), and to other IOMs humanitarian assistance operations.

*Core Functions / Responsibilities:*

1. Implement an integrated mechanism for data gathering and information management across all activities to ensure accurate and reliable data is collected, stored, and submitted in a timely manner to be further processed in Juba.


2. Ensure effective use of the designated information system, including the CCCM and DTM portals, application tools, and other databases to manage the implementation of the information management mechanism.


3. Support the supervision of data collection processes and overall data management activities including encoding, storing, and transferring data to Juba. Process and support the analysis of the collected data and information locally.


4. Ensure timely preparation and generation of local-level information products, and support on information sharing and dissemination to all relevant channels.


5. Identify gaps in data and information relevant to the emergency response operation and contribute to the preparation of project proposals aiming to address such needs.


6. Develop and conduct training modules for stakeholders as required for the implementation of the information management mechanism to ensure a smooth roll out.


7. Participate in hub-level Inter-Cluster Information Management Working Group and other relevant working groups and support in liaising with external partners locally in relation to information management needs and coordination.


8. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

*Required Competencies*

****Behavioural****

Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
Promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly;
Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;
Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
Displays mastery of subject matter;
Contributes to a collegial team environment;
Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation;
Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

****Technical****

Delivers optimal IT solutions within defined resource parameters;
Correctly applies knowledge of specialized IT disciplines;
Anticipates and prepares response to changing IT needs of the relevant organizational unit;
Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations;
Effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners;
Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries and the broader community to advance country or regional objectives.

Emergency and Crisis

Works effectively in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments;
Coordinates actions with emergency response actors and making use of coordination structures;
Supports adequate levels of information sharing between internal units, cluster partners, IOM and other emergency response actors;
Establishes and maintains effective relationships with implementing partners;
Makes correct decisions rapidly based on available information.

*Required Qualifications and Experience*

****Education****

Master’s degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Media or Social Sciences or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

****Experience****

Experience in information management and emergency humanitarian operations;
Experience in the management and coordination of information flows and data management including collecting, storing, processing, and analysing data to generate information products;
In-depth knowledge of the latest technological developments in information technology and information systems;
Demonstrated ability for leadership in the context of partnership building and consensual decision making;
Proven skills to analyse statistical information;
Ability to formulate IM-related technical requirements and operating procedures;
Ability to translate planning and specifications into technical briefs for data capture and analysis, and vice versa;
Ability to compile and holistically analyse diverse datasets;
Experience with handling confidential data;
Demonstrated team building and information management skills;
Demonstrated understanding of different data collection methodologies;
Understanding of relational data theory;
Advanced data visualization and information design skills.

****Languages****

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment

system, by May 18, 2015 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/how-apply

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for

applications.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 04.05.2015 to 18.05.2015

Requisition: SVN 2015/58 (P) – Information Management Officer (CCCM) (P2) – Juba, South Sudan (54653861) Released

Posting: SVN 2015/58 (P) – Information Management Officer (CCCM) (P2) – Juba, South Sudan (54653862) Released