Associate Information Management Officer (Nationals Only)

The Associate Information Management Officer supports data management, analysis, and visualization to aid decision-making processes within UNOCHA's Regional Bureau for Africa. The role involves managing data governance, developing databases, producing analytical reports, and supporting emergency response information management.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main focal point for all data management activities and processes within UNOCHA ROWCA.
• Compile, clean and harmonize datasets across thematic areas and countries in coordination with country offices, clusters and partners; ensure data acquisition for early warning, disaster tracking and humanitarian snapshots.
• Develop and implement databases and data collection systems; support analytical strategies to improve statistical efficiency and overall data quality.
• Support needs assessments and analytical studies applying rigorous methodologies for data collection, sampling and quality assurance.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of analytical frameworks and data models for regional analysis projects.
• Support development and integration of data standards into local systems and processes.
• Produce high-quality analytical reports, dashboards and visual summaries translating complex data into actionable information for technical and non-technical audiences; contribute to regional analytical products.
• Design and implement communication campaigns to promote information management products and platforms ensuring broad partner engagement.
• Create infographics and visual products for reports, briefings, advocacy materials and presentations aligned with institutional visual identity guidelines.
• Utilize visualization technologies including interactive dashboards and AI-integrated platforms to transform complex datasets into operational insights.
• Develop information products such as online databases, data analysis tools and dashboards using business intelligence tools.
• Serve as focal point for data-related systems and coordinate their development and maintenance.
• Develop and document methodologies, workflows and QA/QC procedures to ensure accuracy and reliability of geospatial data and mapping products.
• Collaborate with technical staff and partner agencies to improve data flows, consistency and quality.
• Provide information management support remotely and on-site to country and regional offices, especially during sudden or worsening emergencies.
• Support design and implementation of capacity building initiatives on information management, emerging technologies, data protection and accountability, enhancing policy and guidance understanding.
• Stay informed of current and emerging trends, technologies and best practices in information management to recommend organizational process improvements.
• Participate in first responder mechanisms such as UNDAC to support development and smooth transition of information tools and services.
• Provide surge information management support during crises, remotely or in the field.
• Contribute to rapid assessments, flash updates and situational monitoring.
• Participate in crisis-specific working groups as needed (e.g., floods, epidemics).
• Perform other duties as required to ensure effective functioning of the office and organization.

Requirements

• Master's Degree or equivalent in computer science, data science, analytics, statistics, information management, public administration, management or related field, with 2 years of experience; or Bachelor's Degree with 4 years of experience.
• Minimum of two years (with Master's) or four years (with Bachelor's) of experience in applied analytics, business intelligence, statistics, project management, stakeholder management or related fields.
• Experience using data to support decision-making, strategy development and implementation.
• Experience with self-service analytics and data visualization tools such as MS Power BI, Qlik, Tableau or equivalents, or business intelligence tools like SAP Business Objects.
• Experience with version control tools such as Git is highly desirable.
• Experience with databases or programming languages such as SQL, Python, R is desirable.
• Recent experience working in information management in a regional UN agency office is an asset.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is desirable.
• Fluency in French, both oral and written, is required.
• Knowledge of English is required.

Skills

• Applied Analytics
• Business Intelligence Reporting
• Statistics
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Data Driven Decision Making
• Strategy Development
• Self-Service Analytics
• Data Visualization
• MS PowerBI
• Qlik
• Tableau
• SAP Business Objects
• Version Control Systems
• Git
• Database Management
• SQL
• Python
• R Programming
• Excel
• Power Point
• Information Management

Languages

French, English