Background
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UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
The position is in the Operations and Advocacy Division, Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). OCHA is part of the United Nations Secretariat, responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies. OCHA also ensures a framework for each actor to contribute to the overall response efforts. OCHA's mission is to mobilise and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies, advocate the rights of people in need, promote preparedness and prevention and facilitate sustainable solutions.
This job opening is for the Information Management Associate position, based in Caracas, Venezuela.
Within delegated authority, the Information Management Associate will be responsible for various duties, including data analysis, content management, assessments, mapping, GIS tasks, and data visualisation. This position requires good all-around information management and coordination skills.
Under the overall supervision of the head of IM, the Information Management Assistant, supports data collection, information analysis and execution of varied operational and logistical activities. The Information Management Assistant promotes a client-centred and results-oriented approach.
The Information Management Assistant collaborates closely with the Information Management Team and the staff in other UN agencies to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Collect, validate and disseminate data;
• Use Geographic Information Systems and Business Intelligence Software to suport and improve analysis and decision-making;
• Share and upload information to platforms on lines agreed by the team;
• Create information products such as reports, databases, maps and infographics;
• Collaborate with UN agencies, NGOs and international organisations to gather data and information in a common framework of analysis;
• Keep products updated according to regular dissemination schedules;
• Collaborate in development of needs assessments
• Support the Head of the IM Unit in other activities as required
Competencies
| Core |
| 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, sharesknowledge, learns frommistakes, asks for feedback |
| Adapt withAgility | LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible |
| Act withDetermination | LEVEL 1: Shows driveand motivation, able to deliver calmlyin the face of adversity, confident |
| Engage andPartner | LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships |
| Enable Diversity and Inclusion | LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, be aware of unconscious bias,confront discrimination |
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies
Thematic Area | Name | Definition |
Technical Competencies - Digital & Innovation | Data analysis | - Ability to extract, analyse and visualise data to form meaningful insights and aid effective decision making.
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Technical Competencies - Digital & Innovation | Visualisation & mapping | - Ability to visualise and clarify ideas, processes or (complex) situations by making quick sketches, drawings or using diagrams, illustrations, photos, videos, to support group dialogues, reflection, ideation, problem solving or decision making.
- Ability to createcompelling visuals, maps,models that help a group of disparate actors to find a common language and develop a shared mental model.
- Ability to grasp the dynamics of a complex system, identify key elements and their relations, create maps or models that helppeople understand a situation and make sense of an undifferentiated mass of information and turn that into key messages and visualisations.
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Technical Competencies - Digital & Innovation | Digital product design | - Ability to designdigital products whichare user-centred, intuitive, functional and achieve desired outcomes.
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Cross-Functional - Business Management | Working with evidence and data | - Ability to inspect, clean, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making.
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Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Secondary education is required.
Bachelor’s degree in information management, information systems, social sciences or related field.
Experience:
- A minimum of 6 years (with a high school diploma) or 3 years (with a bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in information management, information systems, social sciences, or a related field.
- Experience in information management or a related field is required. Examples of related fields include information management, information systems, web management, data management, GIS and mapping, data visualisation, or other related areas.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required
- Knowledge of the following is desired: GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS), Graphic design: (InDesign, Illustrator), Data visualisation (Tableau, Power BI).
Essential knowledge and skills required for entry into position.
- Ability to extract data and generate analytical or thematic infographics from various sources, combining multiple concepts and information.
- Resilience, stress tolerance and capacity to cope with change.
- A high level of qualitative and quantitative analysis is desirable.
- Experience liaising with stakeholders, such as donors, UN agencies and NGOs, national authorities, local partners, and emergency-affected communities is desirable.
- Proactive problem-solving.
- Strong organizational skills and self-management capacity.
Language requirements
- Fluency in Spanish is required.
Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.
Disclaimer
Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.
UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.
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Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
Non-discrimination
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
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