Associate Information Management Officer-Data Analyst (Nationals Only)

The Associate Information Management Officer-Data Analyst supports data analysis and information management to aid decision-making processes within UNOCHA's Regional Bureau for Africa. The role involves managing and analyzing data, developing databases, creating visualizations, and coordinating information management and knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities

• Compile, clean and harmonize datasets from multiple sources to prepare for analysis.
• Develop and implement databases and data collection systems, supporting analytical strategies to improve statistical efficiency and data quality.
• Develop and maintain front-end and back-end of regional humanitarian databases hosted and developed by OCHA ROWCA.
• Support the development and application of data standards, advising on their integration into local systems and processes.
• Support data focal points in all data integration processes.
• Serve as content editor and website manager for all platforms related to OCHA ROWCA.
• Act as focal point for humanitarian financing and responsible for creating funding models for the regional and country offices.
• Act as focal point for the Joint Intersectoral Analysis Framework (JIAF) to support country offices during surge missions within the HPC process.
• Create infographics and visualization products for reports, briefs, advocacy materials and presentations, ensuring compliance with institutional visual identity guidelines.
• Utilize new visualization technologies including interactive dashboards, geospatial tools and AI-integrated platforms to transform complex data into actionable operational information.
• Analyze and evaluate location-specific datasets using appropriate statistical and geospatial techniques.
• Produce geospatial outputs such as maps, online databases, dynamic web maps, geospatial data analyses and dashboards.
• Develop and document methodologies, processes and QA/QC procedures to ensure accuracy and reliability of geospatial data and cartographic products.
• Provide information management support remotely and onsite to country and regional offices, especially during sudden or escalating emergencies.
• Support the design and implementation of capacity building initiatives in information management, emerging technologies, data protection and data accountability, enhancing understanding of policies and guidelines.
• Stay informed of current and emerging trends, technologies and best practices in information management to recommend organizational process improvements.
• Participate in first responder mechanisms such as UNDAC to support development and smooth transition of information tools and services.
• Perform other duties as required to ensure smooth functioning of the office and organization.

Requirements

• Master's Degree with 2 years of experience OR Bachelor's Degree with 4 years of experience in fields such as computer science, data science, analytics, statistics, information management, public administration, management or related fields.
• At least 2 years (with a Master) or 4 years (with a Bachelor's) of experience in applied analytics, business intelligence, statistics, project management, stakeholder management or related areas.
• Experience using data to support decision-making, strategy development and implementation.
• Experience with self-service analytics and data visualization tools such as MS Power BI, Qlik, Tableau or equivalents, or business intelligence tools like SAP Business Objects.
• Experience managing version control tools such as Git is highly desirable.
• Experience with databases or programming languages such as SQL, Python, R is desirable.
• Recent experience working in information management in a regional office of a UN agency is an asset.
• Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint are desirable.
• Fluency in French, both oral and written, is required.
• Knowledge of English is required.

Skills

• Data Analysis
• Applied Analytics
• Business Intelligence Reporting
• Statistics
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Decision Support
• Strategy Development
• Data Visualization
• MS PowerBI
• Qlik
• Tableau
• SAP Business Objects
• Version Control Systems
• Git
• Database Management
• SQL
• Python
• Excel
• Power Point
• Information Management

Languages

French, English