The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.
UNOPS provides project management, procurement and infrastructure services to governments, donors and UN organizations, such as the Government of Haiti, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the UK Department for International Development (DFID).
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