VN 52 2024 – National Information Management Officer – NO-A, Port Sudan 15 views0 applications

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the mission Information Management (IM) Officer, the successful candidate will support the IOM Sudan mission-wide information management, data analysis, reports production and tools design. Furthermore, the incumbent will work in close coordination with the Programme Manager of the Migrant Protection and Integration (MPx) unit and with the coordinator of the Programme Support Unit (PSU).

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Collect, clean, verify and analyse data submitted by the implementing teams and verify timely data entry to the IM systems – RIMS, MRCIS and MIMOSA, pertaining to migrant protection and the overall mission protection work.
2. Coordinate with the IM, M&E, and reporting staff members from different units and projects to support them with quality and timely data that fulfils the reporting requirements.
3. Lead the data collection and management system of the Migrant Resource and Response Centers (MRRCs), facilitate overall data entry requirements and support each MRRC unit and its staff with necessary technical guidance.
4. Support the development of scheduled and ad hoc reports, infographics, visualizations and maps.
5. Assist in creating, designing and maintaining web report tools and web applications developed in Power BI and ArcGIS.
6. Support in building the IM capacity of the Sudan mission staff members.
7. Promote the consistent use of RIMS and MiMOSA across the mission, in line with relevant instructions and internal guidance notes.
8. Verify the integrity and availability of IM data systems, including proper backup/restore systems, data validation and security procedures.
9. Develop SQL queries, functions, scripts, and stored procedures to retrieve and update the database.
10. Maintain proper archiving/saving of the data collected and equipment used in the field per established procedures.
11. Keep information confidential as per IOM’s Data Protection Guidelines and strengthen collaborative relationships with other department staff and project team members.
12. Perform other duties as they might be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in information management, Computer Science, Information Communication Technology or a related field from an accredited academic institution, or
• Bachelor’s degree in the above-mentioned fields with 2 years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• At least two years of experience in data cleaning, analysis and reporting, preferably on migrant projects.
• At least two years of experience using the following tools: Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and SQL Server.
• At least two years of experience in systems analysis and development, data modelling and SQL programming.
• At least one year of experience developing and maintaining data systems with ODK/Kobo.
• Experience in RESTful web service APIs and modular user interfaces on an application framework/platform – Drupal, Symfony, and React is an advantage.
• Experience with IOM or UN agencies is an advantage.
• Knowledge of migration crises and settings is an advantage.

Skills

• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Languages

• Fluency in English is required (oral and written).
• Fluency in the local language/s of the duty station is also required.
• Working knowledge of any UN Official language(s) and/or language(s) identified by the Country Office.

  Required Competencies

Values– all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency maintain high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism demonstrates the ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioral indicators level 2

• Teamwork develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability takes ownership of achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Other:

• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to the availability of funding.
• IOM has zero tolerance with discrimination and does not discriminate to HIV/AIDS status.
• This position is open to ONLY Sudanese nationals.
• Female Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
• Vacancy close at 23:59 local time Port Sudan, Sudan on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.