Job Identification : 13286

Rentals : Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Posting Date : 08/24/2023, 07:27 PM

Apply Before : 09/15/2023, 03:59 AM

Job Schedule : Full time

Agency : UNOCHA

Vacancy Type : Fixed Term

Practice Area : Management

Job Description

Background

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs ( OCHA ) is a department of the United Nations Secretariat. Its mission is to mobilize and coordinate humanitarian action effectively in partnership with national and international actors, so as to alleviate human suffering, to advocate for the rights of populations in need of assistance, to promote disaster preparedness and prevention and to facilitate the establishment of durable solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. ) Design, develop and manage databases, spreadsheets and other data tools

•  Understand, document and guarantee the quality of high-value humanitarian data to ensure its accuracy, consistency and comparability; consolidate operational information according to a regular schedule to support analysis

2. ) Review and update databases

•  Ensure that data is uniquely identified and that data is internally consistent
•  Collect, store and manage Geo-Spatial Information and Data – Identify partners or GIS contacts from various organizations in order to have the information necessary to establish up-to-date databases.
•  Clean, analyze and manage data before producing primary and / or secondary analyzes ;

3. )Support and provide technical support to the main sector managers as well as partners ;

•  Provide technical support for the monthly meetings of the Information Managers Working Group of OCHA partner agencies
•  Strengthen the capacity of partners to collect gender-disaggregated data, stimulate the prior adoption of tools and support capacity development through continuous supervision and training for members of the humanitarian community ;

4. ) Participate in the development and revision of standard data

•  Provide assistance in the application of these standards in local systems and processes ;
•  Participate in the development, implementation and management of new indicators, as well as the accompanying data, to be included in common humanitarian databases

Competencies

Professionalism and integrity:

•  Ability to analyze data, produce Excel files ;
•  Ability to quickly analyze and integrate various information from various sources ;
•  Familiarity with the work of the United Nations and its agencies in the system, agencies, funds and programs ;
•  Ability to deliver products efficiently, on time and with basic advice ;
•  Proud of his work and his achievements ;
•  Demonstrate professional competence and mastery of the subject ;
•  Bring to the execution of its tasks the awareness and the concern for efficiency required to be able to honor the commitments entered into, meet the deadlines and obtain the expected results ;
•  Act for professional rather than personal reasons ;
•  Persevere in the face of obstacles and difficulties ;
•  Keep calm in crisis situations ;
•  Commitment to the fundamental principles and values of the United Nations ;
•  Ability to adapt to changes in context, team and pace

Team spirit:

•  Collaborate with colleagues to achieve the objectives of the Organization ;
•  Solicit contributions, appreciate each other’s ideas and skills and be ready to learn from others ;
•  Put the interest of the team before their personal advantage ;
•  Accept and comply with the group’s final decisions, even if they do not fit perfectly with its own position ;
•  Share the team’s successes and take responsibility for failures.

Ability to plan and organize :

•  Clearly define goals compatible with agreed strategies ;
•  Prioritize priority activities and tasks; modify priorities as needed ;
•  Provide sufficient time and resources to complete its task ;
•  Take risks and contingencies into account in planning ;
•  Monitor the execution of plans and modify them if necessary ;
•  Make the most of the time available ;

Communication skills :

•  Express yourself clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing ;
•  Listen to others, understand them well and follow up as appropriate ;
•  Ask the right questions for clarification and facilitate dialogue ;
•  Adapt the language, tone, style and presentation to the public to which we are addressing ;
•  Share information with everyone it interests and keep everyone informed ;
•  Work in a multicultural team ;

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Secondary school leaving certificate is required

Diploma in information management, information systems, computer science or a related field is an asset.

Experience:

Good command of the IT tool ( Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Power Query, etc )

Professional experience

•  5 years of minimum professional experience, either in information management, information systems, web page management, data management, data visualization or any other related field.
•  Experience in managing information in the event of disasters or complex emergencies is required.

Relevant experience within the United Nations system is desirable.

•  Relevant experience in the conduct, management and design of field work and data collection as well as primary data analysis
•  Cartography experience, an asset ;
•  Being able to work in a pressurized environment

Mastering French is required and a good knowledge of English is an asset

Please note that continuation of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.

Disclaimer

Important information for US Permanent Residents ( ‘Green Card’ holders )

Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP admises applicants for all professional level posts that they must disclose 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 employ 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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