About this role
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
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For every child, the right to a Champion
How can you make a difference?
The IM Officer (WASH Cluster) will be supporting sub-national Cluster coordination systems including ABCs where applicable. The position reports to WASH Specialist and Cluster coordination Consultant for general guidance and direction.
The Information Management Officer (WASH Cluster) will be a key member of the national WASH cluster coordination team and will play a vital role in collecting, analyzing, and sharing information that is important for cluster stakeholders to make informed, evidence based strategic decisions on:
- The needs of affected populations
- The prioritization of these areas according to WASH indicators
- Where there is a need for WASH actors and to what degree
- What are the key gaps in activity and need
- What capacity (human, material, financial) exists to be used in support of the identified prioritised response needs, and what are the funding priorities
The position therefore supports the WASH Cluster Coordinator by providing the data and information required to make programmatic decisions. As such, the Information Management Officer needs to liaise and communicate with different types of people and agencies and act as a bridge between WASH decision makers and technical IM staff such as OCHA, SWALIM and other clusters. A core requirement of the role is the ability to present information in a way that is easily understood by cluster members. This may include maps, tables, charts, and narrative reports, as well as direct discussions with decision makers to support interpretation of findings.
If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: IM Officer WASH Cluster Level 2 GJP.docx
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Minimum requirements
- Education: Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in Information Management, Information Systems, GIS, Information Technology, Computer Science, Statistics, Public Health combined with strong data analysis and information management skills, or a related field relevant to information management and WASH Cluster coordination is required. Formal training in Cluster coordination or Information Management or an advanced university degree are considered an added advantage.
- Work Experience: At least 2 years of relevant work experience in Information Technology, Monitoring and Evaluation, information management, data analysis, needs assessment, strategic response planning, resource mobilization, implementation and monitoring, operational peer review, accountability to affected people, capacity strengthening, WASH supplies management. and any other related fields. Proven strong information management skills in a professional context.
- Skills: Coordination, Data Analysis , Reporting, Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation, Visualization.
- Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Somali is required.
Desirables
- Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
- Data Analysis, GIS
- Experience in humanitarian settings and coordination systems is an asset.
- Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others
Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.
UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.
UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
Remarks:
As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.
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Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.
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