Eligible Applicants

This position is advertised open to internal and external applicants.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Persons interested in applying for this position must be Panamanian Nationals or must be legally present in Panama at the time of application, recruitment and hire. Non-Panamanian citizens are required to attach a valid work permit to be considered for this vacancy.

Duties and Qualifications

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The Information Management Associate assists in the production and dissemination of information on the population of concern, including but not limited to Protection and Programme information.
The incumbent operationalizes data standards developed at the central level in field operations, compiles and explores data from all populations of concern. S/he supports the Programme Team and UNHCR's implementing partners in the choice of indicators for monitoring to be included in sub-agreements as well as the Protection Team in operationalizing protection monitoring systems.
FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
Accountability

  • The Office delivers reliable, accessible and user-friendly, relevant, predictable, appropriate and timely information.
  • Global data standards, and where appropriate, the establishment of country-specific common data standards are adopted by UNHCR and its partners.
    Responsibility
  • Operationalize country-specific common data standards and promote them with partners, including UNHCR data standards and the IASC Common Operational Datasets.
  • Compile and aggregrate information elements required to produce standardized information products and implement data/information collection plans for baseline and context-specific data.
  • Collect, collate and process information and perform data quality and consistency control.
  • Produce summary statistics.
  • Support the coordination of data collection teams.
  • Support and leverage geographic data for map production and use in geographic information systems (GIS).
  • Share UNHCR data with partner agencies and maintain Portal data and information in-line with agreed frequencies.
  • Participate in Needs Assessment processes, specifically in data collection, processing/collation and data exploration.
  • Perform other duties as required.
    Authority
  • Liaise with partners and represent UNHCR in meetings related to the functions.
  • Make recommendations and provide advice on the technical information management requirements.
    ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
  • Completion of Secondary education with certificate/training in information technology, demography, statistics, social sciences or any related area.
  • At least 6 years of relevant work experience.
  • Advanced Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, functions, etc.).
  • Experience with handling confidential data and demonstrated understanding of different data collection methodologies.
    DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
  • Successful participation in the Operational Data management Learning Programme.
  • Experience in web design and software development is an asset.
  • Experience with relevant software such as ArcGIS, Mapinfo, SPSS, EpiInfo6, SQL Server, and/or proGres.
  • Experience with HTML, PHP, ASP and/or Java is an asset.
  • Proven skills to analyse statistical information.
  • Ability to formulate IM-related technical requirements and Operating Procedures.

Language Requirements

Fluency in English and Spanish.

Position Competencies

Cross-Functional Competencies:

Analytical Thinking
Innovation and Creativity
Technological Awareness

OPERATIONAL CONTEXT

The incumbent of this position will be based at the Regional UNHCR Bureau for the Americas in Panama City, Panama. Working under the supervision of the Senior Information Management Officer, the Information Management Associate will provide support on all information management matters of the Americas region.
As such, the incumbent should have demonstrated information or data management skills, particularly in the field of data processing & visualization, assessment & analysis of needs of persons of concern to UNHCR.
To undertake this, the candidate should be able to demonstrate an ability to learn and adapt previous skills to humanitarian information management processes and standards, such as statistical reporting, needs assessments and the development of data collection tools. An ability to support the development and dissemination of Standard Operating Procedures and guidelines on information management processes, as well as a demonstrated ability to work with complex quantitative and qualitative data. This includes working with UNHCR offices and partners across the Americas region to support the development of harmonized data collection systems and timely delivery of standardized information products such as maps and data visualizations.
In his/her engagement with partners, the Information Management Associate will need to liaise regularly with stakeholders and support in the development and provision of technical advice to information management focal points, and to non-technical persons. As such, an ability to communicate complex technical information management needs and processes to non-technical management and functional units, in English and Spanish, in speech and writing, will be a key requirement.
The candidate will work as part of UNHCR¿s Information and Identity Management team and work with Communication, Coordination, Protection, External Engagement, Senior Management as well as regional stakeholders based in Panamá City.

Additional Information

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed and might be requested to sit for a test.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. No late applications will be accepted. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).

This vacancy is archived.

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