Information Management Officer (Education)
Organizational Context
UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential. We are committed to promoting the rights of every child, viewing it as a calling. UNICEF offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development, fostering a sense of purpose while serving children and communities globally.
Job Purpose
The Information Management Officer will support the information management (IM) function to ensure the effective operation of the Cluster Working Group at the sub-national level. This role is crucial for achieving core cluster functions throughout the Humanitarian Programme Cycle (HPC), facilitating a timely and effective response. The position holder will be responsible for implementing IM strategies, data collection, processing, analysis, and dissemination to meet the information needs of stakeholders. This includes conducting secondary data reviews, primary data collection, data cleaning, validation, and creating accurate information products. The role also involves contributing to needs assessments, analysis, strategic response planning, resource mobilization, and monitoring the Cluster Working Group's activities and financial situation.
Responsibilities
The Information Management Officer will coordinate and represent the IM function within the Cluster Working Group, contributing to the rollout and monitoring of core cluster functions and the Humanitarian Programme Cycle. This includes engaging with other IMs in relevant working groups and representing the Cluster Working Group on inter-cluster IM working groups. The role involves implementing an IM strategy and data collection/analysis plan at the sub-national level, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and alignment with national strategies. Key tasks include conducting secondary data reviews, designing and implementing primary data collection tools, processing and analyzing data, and creating timely, quality information products. The officer will disseminate information, maintain secure storage systems, and gather feedback for improvements. Additionally, the role supports needs assessments, economic needs analysis, market monitoring, and identifying/bridging information gaps with partners. Contributions to strategic response planning, partner mapping, and developing humanitarian response plans are essential. The officer will also monitor the Cluster Working Group’s financial situation, support financial tracking, and provide data for evidence-based advocacy and resource mobilization.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of professional experience in information management, data analysis, or a related field, preferably within a humanitarian or development context. Experience in supporting coordination mechanisms and working with multiple stakeholders is desirable.
Skills
Information Management, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Processing, Needs Assessment, Humanitarian Programme Cycle (HPC), Coordination, Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement, Information Dissemination, Database Management, Statistical Software