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POSTE 1 : National Information Management Officer (NIMO)
Job Description
This position is open to Cameroon Nationals ONLY
BACKGROUND
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA) has established field offices in Buea and Bamenda to facilitate the coordination of humanitarian activities in the North-West and South-West regions of Cameroon.
Information management is a core component of a comprehensive support strategy for the humanitarian community. In order to meet the increased requirements for coordination support, humanitarian advocacy and information, the National Information Management Officer will support the Information Management Unit (IMU) to analyze relevant data (tabular, statistical, spatial etc.) to support an efficient and effective humanitarian response.
Position Purpose
Support the development and maintenance of comprehensive operational information products, Who/What/Where, monitoring matrices, operational analyses, contact lists among others.
Support in the development of spatial/geographical information products (i.e., maps, metadata, data dictionary, etc.)
Maintain a client-oriented approach that ensures that OCHA provides high-quality information management services and products to the OCHA office and to members of the humanitarian community
Facilitate knowledge building and knowledge sharing within OCHA and guidance to external stakeholders on information management focusing on achievement of the following
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1.) Support the development and maintenance of comprehensive operational information products, Who/What/Where, monitoring matrices, operational analyses, contact lists among others
- Build strong relationships and maintain regular contacts with the local and international community; gather information on humanitarian activities in support of the Who/ What/Where database, including frequent liaison with key stakeholders.
- Support the development of standardized reporting formats and analysis to support operational decision making for internal and external use.
- Collect information and assist in analysis of monitoring reports based on humanitarian indicators to provide a coherent picture of humanitarian operations.
- Develop forms and questionnaire to collect various information using tools such as Kobo collect
- Prepare dynamic and static infographics using visualization tools such as Power Bi or Illustrator and InDesign.
- On an ad-hoc basis, collect, analyze, and disseminate information in cooperation with other Units within OCHA
2.) Support in the development of spatial/geographical information products (i.e., maps, metadata, data dictionary, etc.)
- Collect, organize and file geographic data, map/Geographic Information Systems (GIS) production and geographic data management support. This requires a strong practical knowledge of relational database software like MS Access as well as MS Excel and experience with the pivot table function. Experience with GIS Tools like Arc-GIS, MapInfo, QGIS, etc.
- Develop and maintain spatial baseline and operational datasets in accordance with relevant standards and guidance, including IASC Common Operational Datasets (CODs).
3.) Maintain a client-oriented approach that ensures that OCHA provides high-quality information management services and products to the OCHA office and to members of the humanitarian community:
- Provide liaison support with relevant partners and stakeholders to promote information sharing and coordination.
- Provide support to the OCHA field offices, organize flow of information and assist the offices in planning information management activities.
- Provide graphics/design support for various presentations, as well as the development of high-quality visual products (infographics, maps, tables, graphs).
- Conduct regular trainings for sector members and work closely with the IM counterparts in partner agencies and organizations throughout the IMWG.
4.) Facilitate knowledge building and knowledge sharing within OCHA and guidance to external stakeholders on information management focusing on achievement of the following
- Promote the adoption of OCHA Information Management tools and technics by OCHA staff and partners.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of training curricula for field partners
- Assisting with other tasks as directed by the OCHA Head of Sub-Office or the head of the Information Management Unit.
COMPETENCIES
Core Competencies
- Achieve Results: – LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
- Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
- Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
- Adapt with Agility:LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
- Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
- Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
- Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies
Ethics UN policy knowledge – ethics
- Ethics UN policy knowledge – ethics Knowledge and understanding of the UN Staff Regulations and Rules and other policies relating to ethics and integrity
General (across the functions)-Public relations
- Ability to build and maintain an overall positive public image for the organization, its mandate and its brand, while ensuring that individual campaigns and other communications and advocacy initiatives are supported in reaching the public
Digital & Innovation Data analysis
- Ability to extract, analyze and visualize data (including Real-Time Data) to form meaningful insights and aid effective decision making
Information Management & Technology Data Management & Analytics
- Knowledge in data management, data sciences, ability to structure data, develop dashboard and visualization. Design data warehouses, data lakes or data platforms concepts.
- Familiarity with Machine leaning, natural language processing or generation and the use of artificial intelligence to support predictive analytics. CDMP or TOGAF9 or equivalent certification desirable.
Customer Satisfaction/Client Management-Customer Satisfaction/Client Management
- Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers’ needs.
- Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy.
- A Look for ways to add value beyond clients’ immediate requests.
- Ability to anticipate client’s upcoming needs and concerns.
Qualifications
Education:
- Master’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Graphic Design or related field is required.
- A first level bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of professional experience in information systems, geographic information systems or graphic design, may be accepted in lieu of the master’s degree.
Experience:
- Minimum two (2) years (with Masters degree) or 4 years (with Bachelor degree) of work experience in information systems, geographic information systems or graphic design.
- Relevant experience in working with an UN agency or other humanitarian agency is desirable.
- Experience in the area of emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, humanitarian/development environment, field coordination is an asset.
- A strong practical knowledge of relational database software like MS Access as well as MS Excel and experience with the pivot table function is required
- Working experience in graphics/design support for various presentations, and development of high-quality visual products (infographics, maps, tables, graphs) using tools such as illustrator, InDesign, Power BI, MapInfo, ArcGIS, QGIS is required.
- Experience in collecting, analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing information (Kobo, ODK is desired.
- Experience working in South-West and North-West regions is an asset
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in both oral and written English; Knowledge of French. Knowledge of local languages is an asset; Pidjin.
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POSTE 2 : Programme Officer NOB
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1.) Provide assistance in the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects, etc.; monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions in consultation with the supervisor.
2.) Support the monitoring of ongoing basis all project expenditures and utilization of funds related to the assigned programmes/projects and ensure compliance with United Nations (UN) financial rules and regulations, initiate project and/or budget revisions when required
3.) Provide assistance in planning and facilitation of workshops, through other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action plan the government counterparts will use to manage the change.
4.) Support the Programme Coordinator and project staff in following-up communication with beneficiary institutions, including official letters, request for technical assistance, and the process of identifying participants and national experts, including trainers, for activities under the project.
5.) Assist in the preparation of various written outputs, e.g. briefing notes for senior management, sections of UN/UNODC reports such as UNODC Annual Report, ensure quality inputs to publications, websites and other reports. Prepare and submit for approval substantive and financial reports, semi-annual and annual project progress reports, inputs to Quarterly Field Reports (QFRs), annual reports to donors.
Competencies
Core
Achieve Results:
LEVEL 4: Prioritize team workflow, mobilize resources, drive scalable results/strategic impact
Think Innovatively:
LEVEL 4: Easily navigate complexity, encourage/enable radical innovation, has foresight
Learn Continuously
LEVEL 4: Create systems and processes that enable learning and development for all
Adapt with Agility
LEVEL 4: Proactively initiate/lead organizational change, champion new systems/processes
Act with Determination LEVEL 4: Able to make difficult decisions in challenging situations, inspire confidence
Engage and Partner
LEVEL 4: Construct strategic multi-partner alliances in high stake situations, foster co-creation
Enable Diversity and Inclusion
LEVEL 4: Create ethical culture, identify/address barriers to inclusion
People Management (Insert below standard sentence if the position has direct reports.)
UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site.
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies (insert up to 7 competencies)
Thematic Area Name Definition
Building Strategic Partnerships
Maintaining information and databases
Analyzes general information and selects materials in support of partnership building initiatives
Building Strategic Partnerships
Basic research and analysis Researches best practices and poses new, more effective ways of doing things
Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise
Fundamental knowledge of processes, methods and procedures Understands the main processes and methods of work regarding to the position
Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks
Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning
Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments
Promoting Organizational Change and Development
Presentation of information on best practices in organizational change
Demonstrates ability to identify problems and proposes solutions
Design and Implementation of Management Systems
Data gathering and implementation of management systems Uses information/databases/other management systems
Client Orientation
Maintains effective client relationships Reports to internal and external clients in a timely and appropriate fashion
Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines
Promoting Accountability and Results-Based Management
Gathering and disseminating information
Gathers and disseminates information on best practice in accountability and results-based management systems
Keywords
Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
Ability to work in a team.
Good Customer service skills.
Ability to work with people of different nationalities, cultures, etc.
Good analytical, organisational and drafting skills.
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminology, police administration or a similar field of social or political area, focused on international maritime affairs, international security policy, criminal justice and / or the application of the law is required. A first level university degree in similar fields with additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in programme or project administration, technical cooperation within the area of rule of law and criminal justice at the national and regional level is required. Experience in substantive liaison and coordination in the area of maritime security at national and regional level is highly desirable. Experience in tackling maritime crime is desirable. Working experience within the United Nations system or similar international organization is an advantage.
- Fluency in both English and French is required
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