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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is seeking a Senior Information Management Assistant LICA-5 within the Operational Data Systems and Support Section of the Global Data Service in UNHCR Headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark.

UNHCR is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people. Every year, millions of men, women and children are forced to flee their homes to escape conflict and persecution. We are in over 125 countries, using our expertise to protect and care for millions.

Vacancy Notice No: CPH/VN/2020/033 (re-advertisement)

Title: Senior Information Management Assistant

Contract Type: UNOPS Local Individual Contractor, LICA-5

Duty Station: Copenhagen, Denmark

Duration: until 31/12/2020

Closing date: 04 October 2020

Background and Organizational Context

The Operational Data Systems and Support section (ODSS) is a section of the Global Data Service (GDS), and a focal point in UNHCR in supporting the collection, analysis and dissemination of operational data, including training, on related methodologies and activities. ODSS work towards information management solutions that provide real-time and open data, support protection principles and are interoperable with the systems of UNHCR partners.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the Supervision of the Information Management Officer, the Snr Information Management Assistant will:

· Provide first level support for KoBo Toolbox (data collection), Power BI (analysis and visualization), RIDL (Raw Internal Data Library), MDL (Microdata Library) and ODP (Operational data portal)

· Provide support for current projects (CBI, EPRS, ERM) and upcoming large-scale project with other divisions, sections and DIMAs

· Provide user training, capacity building, and promote best practices in data collection, analysis and visualization (KoBo toolbox and Power BI)

· Develop and maintain user guides related to operational data systems

Essential Minimum Educational Level, Qualifications and Professional Experience

· High school diploma with training/certificate in information technology, demography, statistics, social sciences or any related area.

· University degree is an asset

· 2 years with High school diploma or 1 year with a University diploma of relevant work experience in information analysis, data management, information management applications and/or project management.

Qualifications and Competencies

· Proficient user of data management software and familiarity with survey design and data collection (e.g. MS Access, Kobo and PowerBI).

· Demonstrated resource management skills and familiarity with UNHCR administrative procedures;

· Experience with handling confidential data;

· Proven ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure and within deadlines;

· Fluency in English (both written and spoken) is essential, and knowledge of additional UN languages is desirable;

· Flexibility and adaptability; team working; good communication skills; and professional and personal integrity

Location

The successful candidate will be based with the UNHCR team in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Conditions

It is a full-time role with working hours from 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week, with a half-hour break for lunch).