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iMMAP is a pioneering organization that is leading the way forward in the effective use of information management practices and principles in the service of humanitarian relief and development.

SCOPE OF THE WORK

iMMAP is looking for skilled Information Management Officers (IMO) with past work experience in emergency settings. The incumbent will provide technical assistance to humanitarian organizations with regard to data collection, its processing, management, mapping and reporting. Under minimum supervision, the candidate will be dedicated to one of the any of the active cluster/sector in Ethiopia. He/she will ensure that information management products are timely delivered and of highest quality.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Information Management Officer (IMO) will provide support with data collection, its vetting, cleaning and processing, database development and/or maintenance, GIS mapping, data analysis and reporting, infographic design, website design and/or administration and any other required support for the benefit of sector and the humanitarian community. Tasks are, but not limited to the following:

· Collect 4/5W data from partner organizations in a consistent and compatible format, enabling information sharing and analysis;

· Consolidate and perform quality control on data collected;

· Develop and administer relevant datasets and/or databases including content, structure, file location, backup system, using accepted international standards;

· Generate maps, reports and other information graphics to support planning and decision-making;

· Provide technical support to the assigned cluster/sector in information management and data analysis;

· Ensure timely dissemination of necessary information to UNOCHA, cluster members and other stakeholders;

· Ensure continuous communication with other clusters/agencies IMOs for enhanced coordination and mapping of humanitarian response activities;

· Develop simple, user-friendly data reporting tools, in consultation with supervisors; ensuring sex, age and vulnerable groups disaggregation are taken into account;

· Train and promote the use of standard agreed-upon tools among cluster members;

· Ensure the use and application of appropriate information technology in daily tasks;

· Reinforce the IM capacity of partners;

· Represent the cluster in meetings;

· Perform any other duty as requested and assigned by the supervisors.

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION**:

· Bachelor’s degree in Information Science, Geographical Information Systems, Computer Science or other relevant field;

· A first level university degree combined with an extensive relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of a university degree.

EXPERIENCE:

· Minimum Five (5) years of work experience in the field of Information Management;

· Thorough knowledge of the UN cluster system and how it operates;

· Relevant experience in working with the UN or other humanitarian organizations in emergency setting;

· Experience in emergency relief management and field coordination;

· Experience using ArcGIS and Adobe Suite software;

· Excellent command of Microsoft Office suite (with emphasis on data manipulation in MS Excel or MS Access);

· Fluency in English is essential (written and spoken).

DESIRED SKILLS:

· Excellent inter-personal and general communication skills;

· A strong service orientation;

· Willingness to work under tight deadlines and for extended hours;

· Ability to work with minimum supervision in a multi-cultural environment.