Information Management Officer, (NO-A), Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

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For every child, Protection

UNICEF Burkina Faso is recruiting an Information management officer (IMO) in a TA position that focusses on systems facilitating the collection of information as well as analysis, reporting, and sharing. The Information management officer (IMO) is a core part of the Child Protection Area of Responsibility (CPAoR) Coordination team. Under the guidance and supervision of Child Protection Cluster Coordinator, the Information management officer (IMO) facilitates information and knowledge management/exchange within the Sectors led by UNICEF, implementing partners to enhance the emergency response, humanitarian situation analysis/updates and humanitarian performance monitoring/reporting.

How can you make a difference? 

The purpose of this post is to support the CPAoR coordinator manage the collection, analysis and sharing of information and data that is important for the CO and for the UNICEF led sectors to make informed (evidence based) strategic decisions regarding the emergency response.  The IMO will be expected to either adapt or maintain existing systems, and in some cases suggest alternative approaches based on common templates available at the global level.

Major responsibilities

• Perform Information Management activities for CPAoR:
• Perform GIS activities for CPAoR:
• Maintain contact and ensure adequate reporting and information sharing with other cluster and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

The following minimum requirements:

• Education: 

  A bachelor’s degree in a subject area related to data, information management, geographic information systems, information technology, statistics or relevant disciplines is required.

• Experience:

  • A minimum of 1 year of professional work experience in the relevant domain is required.
  • Proven experience in management of data projects that combine innovative and practical dimensions.
  • Demonstrated outstanding analytical skills, and ability to perform well under pressure.
  • Strong knowledge of MS Excel and experience in using mapping and data visualization tools (e.g., ArcMap, QGIS, Tableau, Power BI, ActivityInfo …)
  • Strong understanding of result-based monitoring approach, understanding of the project cycle management.
  • Good understanding of humanitarian approach, humanitarian reform, transformative agenda, and roles of each humanitarian actor (Government, UNOCHA, sectors, organizations)
  • Good understanding of Sectors/Clusters coordination in emergencies to be able to engage with sector participants and understand sector specific IM needs.
  • Formal training in cluster Information Management (IM) is considered an asset.
  • Knowledge and experience of the use of mapping tools is an advantage.

• Language Requirements:

  Fluency in French and working knowledge of English is required.

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

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

Core competencies skills

• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (Level 1)
• Works Collaboratively with others (Level 1)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (Level 1)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (Level 1)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (Level 1)
• Drives to achieve impactful results (Level 1)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (Level 1)

Functional competencies

• Analyzing (Level 1)
• Applying technical expertise (Level 1)
• Learning and researching (Level 1)
• Planning and organizing (Level 1) 

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UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes[KR5] , and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

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. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will 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.

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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’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable females’ candidates are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required[LK6]  to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. 

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