Information Management Manager

The post will serve as the focal point for ECW’s design and implementation of information management systems. In addition to ECW’s utilization of SharePoint and UNICEF systems, a bespoke platform has been developed and seamlessly integrated into the ECW webpage (educationcannotwait.org). This platform leverages Drupal, an open-source Content Management System powered by web-based technologies. Its primary objective is to serve as the central repository for storing ECW grants data and facilitating communication with grantees.

This position holds a pivotal role within ECW, fostering collaboration across all sections internally and engaging directly with grantees and other partners in-country. Thus, profound understanding of education in complex emergencies based on field experience is required.

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties tasks:

• The successful incumbent is responsible for overseeing and leading ECW’s information management initiatives, collaborating with various colleagues and external partners both within and outside of ECW, and facilitating ECW’s efforts in supporting education during emergencies and protracted crises.
• Enhance coordination, collaboration, build relationships and capacity
• As the lead of information management at ECW, play a key role in overseeing the successful implementation and monitoring of the ECW Grants Management System (GMS). The responsibilities include streamlining and optimizing the grant-making process across various functional areas within ECW, such as Finance, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), Program management, Risk Management, Communication, and Advocacy, with a view to focusing on the seamless coordination and efficiency of all grant-related activities within ECW’s specialized domains.
• Take charge of leading, coordinating, and serving as the primary liaison for ECW’s information management with a diverse range of ECW partners, including grantees at all organizational tiers. The key responsibilities encompass ensuring efficient communication, robust reporting mechanisms, and fostering meaningful engagement with all stakeholders involved.
• Represent ECW in relevant forums and arenas to support grantees and partners in enhancing their capacity, fostering creativity, and promoting innovation in their efforts to contribute to education in emergencies through effective information and knowledge management.
• Information management function leadership
• Develop and supervise the execution of an information management strategy, data collection, and analysis plan that addresses the information requirements of the ECW Secretariat and its partners. Ensure compliance with standards and protocols for ethical data and information management.
• Oversee and ensure accurate data processing including organizing, cleaning, triangulating, evaluating and validating the data,
• Oversee the creation of accurate, quality and timely information products that are in line with agreed style guides.
• Ensure the dissemination of information and information products through appropriate channels in collaboration with M&E and Comms & Advocacy sections.
• Establish, maintain and ensure the accessibility of a common and shared secure storage system of essential grant information and files.
• Ensure feedback on information management tools is gathered and used to make improvements.

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Minimum requirements:

• An advanced university degree in Social Science, Data Management, Social Statistics, Communications, Knowledge Management, Information Technology Management, Business Administration, or another relevant technical field (such as Computer Science or Software Engineering).
• A minimum of eight years of professional experience in information technology management and business operations within a large international organization and/or corporation.
• Work experience in supporting information management in two or more ECW programme countries at the field level.
• Experience in humanitarian contexts, particularly in complex emergency settings, with an understanding of grantees. A combination of ICT knowledge and knowledge management, along with experience in fostering partnerships.
• Fluency in both English and French is required (If mother tongue is not French, DELF C1 or C2 level certificate must be submitted as a proof of proficiency). Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish) is an asset.

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/578279