Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), occupied Palestinian territory (oPT) country office in Ramallah. Under the overall guidance of the Head of Office, the incumbent reports to the Protection Cluster Coordinator. Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Information Management Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Data Coordination
Establishes and maintains information flows to facilitate human rights information exchange and the promotion of data and information standards in the field presence; works with Human Rights Officers to ensure a smooth transition of information tools and services; engages with counterparts to ensure that information activities are coordinated and consistent with human rights standards and practices; provides training and expertise on the use and development of information management tools and platforms to OHCHR staff members and partners; advocates for the use of data standards and common platforms, and for the open exchange of information.

• Data Management
Sets up and manages content on relevant platforms, provides overall quality control for the platforms and ensures content is current, comprehensive and follows relevant metadata standards; works with external counterparts on related platforms to facilitate cross-site interoperability. Designs, develops and manages databases, spreadsheets and other data tools; understands, documents, and ensures the quality of high-value human rights and protection data for accuracy, consistency and comparability; consolidates operational information on a regular schedule to support analysis. Ensures appropriate storage, destruction or archiving of data.

• Data Analysis
Organizes, designs and carries out the evaluation and analysis of location specific datasets through meaningful statistical techniques; participates in the development and revision of data standards (e.g. the Humanitarian Exchange Language) and advises on the application of these standards into local systems and processes; participates in the development, implementation and management of new data elements, together with its accompanying data, to be included in common human rights and protection datasets; understands, documents and ensures the quality of high-value human rights and protection data for accuracy, consistency and comparability. Supports analysis activities, including humanitarian needs overviews, common country analysis, secondary data reviews, preliminary scenario definitions and rapid assessments; provides advice on assessment design to ensure data quality; manages platforms and tools that support data collection and analysis such as KoBo Toolbox and Open Data Kit (ODK).

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Mapping
Develops and maintains spatial baseline and operational datasets in accordance with relevant standards and guidance; produces and updates high-quality map products and online services; maintains a repository of spatial data and ensures that the data are documented and accessible to all humanitarian partners through local and/or online services.

• Visualization
Produces and updates information products such as reports, charts and infographics by turning data into graphical products to convey messages and a storyline; develops advocacy materials including posters, presentations and other visual materials.

• Data security and confidentiality
Ensures data coordination, management and analysis by the field presence is safe and there is no unauthorized access or disclosure of information, including assessment and mitigation of related risks.

• Performs other related duties, as required. Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of different aspects of public information and communication approaches, tools, and methodologies essential to planning and executing effective campaign strategies and programmes. Ability to address a range of issues in the context of political developments, public attitudes and local conditions. Ability to conceptualize, design and implement major information campaigns. Ability to rapidly analyze and integrate diverse information from varied sources. Ability to diplomatically handle sensitive situations with target audiences and cultivate productive relationships. Ability to produce a variety of written communications products in a clear, concise style. Ability to deliver oral and visual presentations to various audiences. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

PLANNING & ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. Education

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 work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in information management, information systems, web management, data management, geographic information systems & mapping, data visualization, or other related area is required.

Experience managing protection information related to human rights is desirable.

Experience within the United Nations common system or similar international organization is desirable. Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English (both written and oral) is required. Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. Special Notice

THIS POSITION IS TEMPORARILY AVAILABLE FOR THREE (3) MONTHS, STARTING 1 OCTOBER 2022 - SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.

Candidates for the National Professional Officer category shall be of the nationality of the country where this position is located.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Locally recruited General Service staff members applying for this post must meet the minimum requirements, including academic qualifications and years of relevant experience. Relevant experience in the General Service category at G-6 and G-7 levels may count towards experience requirements.

At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date. No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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