Deadline: 4 September 2015
The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Information Management Officer based in Islamabad, Pakistan.
OCHA is the part of the United Nations Secretariat responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Information Management Officer will perform the following functions-
- Establish and maintain an information management network in accordance with IASC guidance to facilitate humanitarian information exchange and the promotion of data and information standards.
- Work with first responders such as the UN disaster assessment and coordination team (UNDAC) and on-site operations and coordination center (OSOCC) to ensure a smooth transition of information tools and services.
- Engage with counterparts in government to ensure that information activities are coordinated and consistent with national standards and practices.
- Provide training and expertise on the use and development of information management tools and platforms to OCHA staff and humanitarian partners.
- Advocate for the use of data standards and common platforms, and for the open exchange of information.
- Identify in-country activities that could benefit from remote information management capacity.
- Coordinate remote IM support provided by other OCHA offices and non-UN actors.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in information management, information systems, social science or related field.
- A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in information management, information systems, disaster management, humanitarian affairs, or other related area, is required.
- Experience in managing information in disaster response or complex emergencies is required.
- Relevant experience within the UN Common system or other international organisation is desirable.
- Relevant experience in the region is desirable.
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
- For the post advertised, fluency in English is required.
- Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit OCHA.
