Senior Information Management Associate

The Senior Information Management Associate will lead, coordinate and supervise information management activities for the Guyana Country Office, including database activities, data collection, analysis, reporting and dissemination. The role supports evidence-based decision-making by IOM, national authorities, UN agencies, humanitarian partners and other stakeholders, ensuring accurate and operationally relevant information management outputs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate information management activities including rapid assessments, mobility tracking, registration support, needs assessments and related data collection exercises.
• Plan, organize and supervise development and implementation of data collection tools, reporting templates, databases, SOPs and information management workflows consistent with IOM requirements.
• Supervise and provide technical guidance to field teams, enumerators and colleagues involved in data collection, management, analysis, visualization and reporting through briefings, trainings and follow-up.
• Coordinate IM and ICT team members ensuring timely task allocation, follow-up, consolidation of inputs and delivery of outputs, escalating issues as needed.
• Oversee quality assurance processes to ensure data, tables, charts, maps, dashboards and written products are accurate, consistent, methodologically sound and ready for use.
• Compile and analyse information on affected populations, displacement, mobility, return intentions, shelters, priority needs, services and response gaps.
• Prepare and review information products such as dashboards, maps, factsheets, situation updates, briefing notes, presentations for internal and external use.
• Coordinate information flows and technical inputs among field teams, programme units, IM colleagues, communications teams, regional and global technical teams, authorities and humanitarian partners for validation and dissemination.
• Represent or support IM function in coordination meetings, donor updates, government briefings and inter-agency processes by preparing inputs, presenting findings and following up on actions.
• Keep datasets, tools, reports and final products organized and secure in line with IOM data protection and confidentiality standards.
• Identify information gaps and suggest follow-up assessments or additional analysis based on response needs.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Fluency in English (oral and written) is required.
• Working knowledge of Spanish, French or another UN official language is an advantage.
• The candidate must be a Guyanese national or a foreign national legally authorized to work in Guyana, holding valid residence and work permits.

Skills

• Information Management
• Database Management
• Data Collection
• Data Analysis
• Reporting
• Data Dissemination
• Evidence-Based Decision Making
• Supervision
• English Language

Languages

English