Information Management and Analytics Specialist
Gaza | Palestine
- Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
- Location: Gaza | Palestine
- Grade: TA - P3
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Occupational Groups:
- Statistics
- Information Technology and Computer Science
- Documentation and Information Management
- Closing Date: 2025-06-09
Functional Responsibilities
*CANDIDATES WITH NO UN OR UNOPS EXPERIENCE ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY *Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
This individual shall serve as the team lead for the Information Management team. Under the supervision of the Senior Operations Coordination Advisor (SOCA) responsibilities of the incumbent may include some or all of the following depending on the specific task(s) assigned:
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Lead on tasking the team and ensuring alignment of team planning and resources with the strategy and priorities set out in the Programme workplan and subsequent senior management discussions. Using project management tools, ensure that IM projects are implemented on time, with high quality and
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Attend senior management meetings and represent the IM unit in inter-team discussions ; liaise with the operations units specifically to ensure that the needs of senior management and operations are translated into effective information management dashboards, tools and systems.
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Set up and manage oversight systems for the team to determine decisions and changes to IM team requests; translate strategy into these monitoring tools and ensure effective and clear communication to external stakeholders and internal team leads on IM work
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Be responsible for the finalisation of technical documentation, guidance, templates and training materials.
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Contribute to strategic documentation, public papers and sectoral guidance documents
Quality Management & Capacity Enhancement
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Review products developed by the team in IM and ensure accuracy of systems and data validation processes
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Be a focal point for external parties regarding quality standards and providing advice on quality management systems related to data management
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Ensure review of the security of data and provide effective solutions to ensure compliance with sensitive information sharing protocols
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Establish training and capacity enhancement plans for local counterparts in Information management, oversee the rollout of training processes and establish monitoring mechanisms for capacity enhancement.
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Train internal and external partners in quality data sharing and information management updates
Coordination
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Lead on setting up innovative and effective information management systems to respond to operational needs on the ground and strategic needs at a management level
Other
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Support the implementation of PSC’s knowledge management strategy.
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Perform other related duties as required.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education:
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Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) with 5 years of relevant work experience is required; OR
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First-level University Degree (Bachelor degree or equivalent) with 7 years of relevant work experience is required.
Experience:
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Relevant experience is defined as experience in designing and implementing complex IM systems, Data Management or Data Analysis.
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Experience managing operations and IM teams in humanitarian mine action is desired.
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Experience working in humanitarian mine action operations is desired.
Language:
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Fluency in English (writing, speaking, reading) is required.
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Fluency in Arabic (writing, speaking, reading) is desired.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.