Overview
Information Management Officer/Head of Unit responsible for coordinating humanitarian information exchange, managing the Information Management Unit, and overseeing the production and dissemination of information products.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain an information management network.
- Engage with government counterparts on information activities.
- Provide training on information management tools.
- Advocate for data standards and open information exchange.
- Coordinate remote information management support.
- Act as Head of the Information Management Unit, supporting strategic planning and work plans.
- Advise on operational information management priorities.
- Support the management of information around the humanitarian programme cycle.
- Provide strategic and day-to-day management of the information management unit and staff.
- Oversee the management of information and production of information products.
- Liaise with external actors.
- Advise on strategic use of communications and information.
- Provide leadership to the integrated information team.
- Oversee the drafting and production of external information materials.
- Recruit, manage, guide, develop, train, and foster teamwork among staff.
- Carry out programmatic/administrative tasks including budget preparation and performance reporting.
Required Experience
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 the field in emergency situations is required. Relevant experience in a humanitarian context within the UN system or an international organisation is desirable. Experience in the use of industry-standard software, including Adobe Illustrator and InDesign, is desirable. Experience with Activity Info and Microsoft Power BI is desirable.
Qualifications
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.
