International Organization for Migration Information Management Officer Jobs in Nigeria

International Organization for Migration Information Management Officer Jobs in Nigeria

Context:

The North-eastern part of Nigeria has witnessed an increase in violence since the beginning of 2015, causing a major humanitarian crisis. More than 2.8 million individuals have been displaced because of the intensification of attacks by non-State armed groups and subsequent military operations, with the highest rate of displacement taking place in Borno, Yobe, Gombe and Adamawa States.

Today more than 44.3% of the Internally displaced persons (IDPs) are living in 287 camps, collective centres, or transitional sites, notably in schools or government buildings. While the majority of the IDPs are displaced in host communities: sharing the homes of others, living in makeshift shelters constructed on available land or renting homes.

The Shelter/NFI and CCCM sector in Nigeria is a merged and jointly led sector established to coordinate the response under the leadership of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the co-leadership of IOM and UNHCR since the beginning of the crisis.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Sector coordinator (CCCM/Shelter Sector), the successful candidate will provide technical support for the Shelter/NFI and CCCM Sector to help fulfil its information management and coordination role in analysis for operational data, informing strategic decision-making, setting shared standards and supporting common partner approaches to sector responses.

They will be responsible for contributing to the development and implementation of Information Management solutions including data management, analysis, visualization, reporting and information sharing through the sector coordination Unit.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Supervise the Information Management Unit (IMU) and provide Information Management (IM) technical support, including in relation to data management, analysis, visualization, proper implementation of IM policies, alignment to ITC standards and quality control of data gathering and dissemination.

Support OCHA in cross-sector information management and analysis when necessary. Participate in Inter-Cluster Information Management Working Group and other relevant working groups, liaising with external partners as required.

In close coordination with the Sector Coordinators and the information management team, contribute to the development of information products for partners, donors and sectorial publications and facilitate the dissemination and adaptation of information management tools that meet sector needs, such as sector-specific maps and graphics, on a regular basis to aid forward planning as well as impact analysis.

Conduct preliminary analysis of data to facilitate and strengthen CCCM, Shelter and NFIareas of focus, particularly to highlight information and assessment gaps and the use of data for evidence based response and coordination.

Follow up with sector partners for the provision of timely, consistent and compatible data and information on shelter NFI and CCCM assessments, needs and assistance provided for operational analysis and decision-making.

Ensure timely dissemination of information to sector partners.

Design and implement technical aspects of IM solutions for the workflow and documentation management of the administrative and operational processes of the sector.

Assist in the development and enhancement of the integrated methodology for data collection and information packaging as required and needed.

Develop simple, user-friendly shelter/NFI and CCCM assistance reporting formats in close consultation with the local authorities, providers of shelter

assistance and other key stakeholders; these reporting formats should include provision for gender and age disaggregation of data and reporting on more vulnerable groups.

Set-up a web server which will host Camp – Based Multi Sectorial gap Analysis tool and the Common Pipeline Tracking System Online tool and centralize Sector's Information Technology administration

Perform such other duties as may be assigned

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

Master’s degree in information management, Computer Science, Geo-informatics, Data Management, Media or Social Sciences, Business Administration or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or

University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

Experience in coordination of information flows and data management including collecting, storing, verifying, validating, processing, and analyzing data to generate information products;

Experience in emergency and recovery humanitarian operations and familiarity with the humanitarian cluster systems, and shelter and camp management technical guidelines, standards, and indicators.

In-depth knowledge of the latest technological developments in information technology and information system;

Demonstrated understanding of different data collection methodologies;

Experience in the development and management of database applications;

Experience in advanced data visualization and information design skills; and Prior work experience with IOM, the UN System or Nigeria response is an advantage.

Combined field and headquarters experience in different international organizations (e.g., UNagencies, INGOs, IOs, Donors, IFRC or ICRC)

Skills

Excellent qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills and demonstrated ability to produce high quality reports.

Ability to translate planning-specifications into technical briefs for data capture and analysis and vice versa;

Ability to formulate IM-related technical requirements and Operating Procedures.

Advanced data visualization and information design skills.

Ability for leadership in the context of partnership building and consensual decision making; and,

Ability to deliver technical training to different audiences

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of any other UN language is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; International Organization for Migration Information Management Officer Jobs in Nigeria

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