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Information Management Systems Associate

Remote | Abuja | Maiduguri

  • Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
  • Location: Remote | Abuja | Maiduguri
  • Grade: Administrative support - LICA-7, Local Individual Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Statistics
    • Information Technology and Computer Science
    • Documentation and Information Management
  • Closing Date: 2025-03-14

Job categories IT, Information Security
Vacancy code VA/2025/B5032/29850
Department/office GPO, NYPO, PSC, Nigeria Project Unit
Duty station Maiduguri (Maybe home-based, subject to incumbents personal situation), Nigeria
Contract type Local ICA Support
Contract level LICA-7
Duration 11 months with possible extension subject to funding and satisfactory performance.
Application period 07-Mar-2025 to 14-Mar-2025
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

*** Even though the duty station is indicated as New York, USA, consideration may be given to allow the position to be home-based, depending on the incumbent's personal situation.

The Information Management Systems (IMS) Associate will be based in Maiduguri in the UNMAS office situated in a UN compound and will work under the direct supervision of the Programme and Communication Officer of UNMAS Nigeria.

The Information Management Systems Associate will coordinate the Information Management System for Mine Action (IMSMA) for UNMAS Nigeria, and be responsible for all assigned tasks as follows:


  IM Responsibilities:

  • Ensure proper functioning of the IMSMA database by installing and maintaining the IMSMA database for the UNMAS office

  • Install IMSMA on partners' devices and train them on its use

  • Ensure the accuracy and operational functioning of the designed links of the database

  • Train junior staff on IMSMA and provide remote support to new UNMAS programmes

  • Verify and record all field data from implementers and partners into the IMSMA database.

  • Perform quality assurance on reported data before data entry.

  • Carry out quality checks during and after data entry.

  • Produce statistics and reports from the Mine Action data.

  • Create and maintain a comprehensive soft and hard archive system.

  • Update both soft and hard archives on a weekly basis.

  • Create and maintain the file and document management system of the programme

  • Create Standard Operating Procedures on all IM processes

  • Engage with Mine Action partners to obtain information and improve their data-collecting forms

  • Liaise with partners and represent UNMAS Nigeria in meetings related to the functions

  • Make recommendations and provide advice on the technical information management requirements

  • Review and improve data collecting forms when necessary

  • Conduct monthly checks of IMSMA reports to ensure completeness, integrity and quality

GIS Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and print informative maps with mine action and other available data.

  • Maintain and contribute to the operations mapping archive.

Other Responsibilities:

  • Assist with IT and other general computer related issues.

  • Contribute to Network Administration

  • Assist with Database training and technical assistance to implementing partners and external stakeholders where necessary

  • Create photo catalogue from received photos from mine action activities

  • Perform any other duties assigned by the EORE Specialist.

Reporting:

  • Provide monthly progress report against UNMAS Nigeria work plan.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience or secondary education (or equivalent) with a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience.

  • Relevant experience is defined as experience in information management, database management, data collection and GIS.

  • 1 year of experience in Database management and GIS is required

  • Knowledge of IMSMA NG6 is desired

  • Experience with handling confidential data and demonstrated understanding of different data collection methodologies

  • Experience in web design and software development is desired

  • Fluency in written and oral English is required

  • Experience working with the UN or a humanitarian entity is desired

  • Ability to work in a multi-national / cultural environment is desired
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Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.