2023-06-07

Senior Information Management Officer – Technical Advisor – Mogadishu, Somalia

Mogadishu, Somalia
Posted on June 7, 2023

iMMAP

Senior Information Management Officer – Technical Advisor – Mogadishu, Somalia

Closing date: Thursday, 6 July 2023

Country : Somalia

Duty Station : Mogadishu

Type : Full Time

Status : International Consultant

Organization : iMMAP

Opening Date : 06 June 2023

Closing Date : 06 July 2023

Contract Start

01 July 2023

Contract End

30 June 2024

Contract Length

12 Months

Languages : English

Organization

iMMAP is an international nongovernmental organisation that provides information management services to humanitarian and development organizations. Through information management, we help our partners target assistance to the world’s most vulnerable populations. Our core philosophy is that better data leads to better decisions and that better decisions lead to better outcomes. iMMAP’s critical support to information value chains helps to solve operational and strategic challenges of our partners in both emergency and development contexts by enabling evidence-based decision-making for better outcomes.

Background

iMMAP has been present in Somalia since the beginning of 2023 to support the emergency response. Through this new project, iMMAP aims at strengthening and enhancing the humanitarian response and coordination capacities in Somalia through the implementation of a Humanitarian Information Support Team (HIST). The HIST will be set up by iMMAP in full collaboration with the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and will comprise a group of technical experts available to support the humanitarian community operating in Somalia by providing information management support, including structured coordination processes and tools.

Description of Duties

Overall Purpose of the role:
Under the responsibility of the iMMAP Somalia Program Manager, The Senior IMO – Technical Advisor will supervise and monitor the HIST in Somalia in order to ensure donor and internal compliance to regulations and procedures.
Operational
The IMO will proactively manage the HIST and coordinate with operations staff to support project activities’ timely and cost-effective implementation.
The IMO will proactively gather information from sector partners, and government authorities which may be of use to the sector for informing decisions;
The IMO will identify gaps in current implementing partner participants and will engage with NGOs, and humanitarian and development organizations to restore renew or join participation in data sharing or IM support;
The IMO will identify barriers to data and information collection, collation, analysis, and sharing.
The IMO will ensure timely preparation and generation of information products, and support information sharing and dissemination through web platforms, email, and other relevant methods to all relevant humanitarian implementing partners.
The IMO will adapt appropriate existing IM tools including that available in-country (including from other sectors) and global level. As appropriate, they will design data collection forms, ensuring that the purpose and use of all data collected is clear, easily collectible and collatable, and highlighting where potential problems might arise; organize and manage the data input and initial analysis and presentation of data for the sector;
The IMO will develop and improve standard formats for, and regular output of publication of, materials and statistics highlighting the humanitarian situation in the country upon request.
The IMO will facilitate mobile data collection, form development, and data management.
The IMO will generate statistical reports, graphs, and maps, and follow up on cluster-specific trends.
The IMO will support new and ongoing assessments by partners.
The IMO will review internal processes and tools used for information product development and sharing to improve efficiency and depth of analysis.
Collect and consolidate data from various partners, and prepare and submit reports on a regular basis.
Manage, analyze, and document data and information from INGO interventions.
Map assistance coverage in the specified areas, analyze and report potential gaps.
Produce, and share maps illustrating the scale/coverage of humanitarian assistance and gaps therein.
Oversee the recording, documentation, and sharing of coordination meeting minutes.
Maintain databases, and provide data entry support if required.
Oversee and maintain filing and documentation (knowledge management) system access for project and operations staff in line with organizational policies.
Oversee and maintain information product sharing on humanitarian data-sharing platforms as appropriate to improve partners’ access to the products.
Oversee and support the M&E officer in the collection and analysis of evidence for reporting purposes.
Coordinate project staff activity implementation with the Country Security Advisor.
Information and Communication
Support iMMAP’s overall information, communication, and reporting function about the humanitarian information support to the sectors in Somalia.
Draft humanitarian capacity-building and support success stories for inclusion in iMMAP’s reports, newsletters, and social media platforms.
Ensure compliance with approved branding, marking, and co-branding requirements with iMMAP’s donors and partners as per the relevant policies.
Strategic Partnerships/Engagement
Provide support in identifying partners on issues of strategic engagement to co-operate on humanitarian, recovery, and development aspects of common importance.
From time to time, represent iMMAP at fora and meetings, provide information about iMMAP’s activities, and discuss and negotiate partnership and support possibilities with partners and stakeholders in support of the Program Manager.

Requirements

Professional Competencies

A- Professional Qualifications and Experience:
An advanced university degree or equivalent experience in information management, GIS, or a related field.
At least five years of relevant work experience and a background in non-profit, internationally-focused organizations.
Understanding of the UN cluster/sector system and how it operates.
Experience in humanitarian, crisis recovery, and resilience aspects is highly desirable.
Experience in solution development using the Esri solution stack, open-source GIS and IM tools, and programming/scripting languages such as Python and R, is highly desirable.
An appreciation of considerations in designing training content focused on the needs of adult learners.
Progressively responsible experience in designing needs assessments, data management, mapping and visualization, coaching, and training.
B- Context-related Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style, and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; is willing to learn from others.
Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.
Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to as “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them with appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; meets timelines for the delivery of products or services to clients.
Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the project; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows a willingness to learn new technology.
Representation: Where appropriate, represent the iMMAP in various fora. Maintain effective and positive contacts with national and local government officials, international and national non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and donor agency officials, when required.
C- Behavioral Competencies
Ability to understand and adapt to complex and dynamic situations.
Ability to work under pressure.
Takes initiative, manage their own use of time, and are self-motivating.
Proven ability to work in teams.
Flexible and creative.

Working Conditions

Position based in Mogadishu with travel to other locations in Somaliaa.
Consultancy Contract.
Consultancy Fees, depending on experience, Daily Allowance, and lodging

Guiding Principles

Personnel is expected to conduct itself in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and iMMAP’s policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all Countries.

iMMAP has zero-tolerance for sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, human trafficking, child abuse and exploitation. Any violations of these principles and policies will be treated as serious misconduct.

iMMAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer regardless of background.

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