Information Management - Consultancy

The consultant will support the finalization and rollout of the MENA Information Management Strategy, developing guidance, tools, and methodologies to strengthen IM capacity across the region. The role includes improving data flow mapping, quality assurance, and enhancing data visualization and analytical outputs to inform programme and operational decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support the finalization and rollout of the MENA Information Management Strategy.
• Develop guidance, tools, and methodologies that strengthen IM capacity across the region.
• Support the design and implementation of integrated IM systems.
• Improve data flow mapping and quality assurance processes.
• Enhance data visualization and analytical outputs to better inform programme and operational decisions.
• Work closely with regional teams and Country Offices to advance coherent, sustainable, and effective IM practices across MENA.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in information management, information systems, data science, statistics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), computer science, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of professional work experience in information management, monitoring systems, or data management and analysis.
• Experience in coordination across different teams and ability to manage and navigate complex and diverse collaborations across UNICEF.
• Experience supporting emergency preparedness or humanitarian response operations in UNICEF.
• Experience in MENA region is an asset.
• Ability to work independently, proactively find solutions and achieve results.
• Demonstrated experience in database management and data analysis, including use of tools such as Access, MySQL, MS SQL, R, Python, or similar platforms, and managing large datasets and integrating multiple data sources.
• Strong working knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools such as Power BI, ArcGIS, or similar platforms, including designing dashboards and automated data workflows.
• Experience supporting information management or data use in humanitarian or development contexts.
• Familiarity with UNICEF programmes, cluster coordination mechanisms, or humanitarian response environments.
• Demonstrated ability to develop practical, fit-for-purpose information management solutions to support programme monitoring and decision-making.
• Experience in process documentation, report writing and guidance development.
• Fluency in English language (oral and written) is required.
• Knowledge in Arabic and/or French language is considered as an asset.
• Experience working with field monitoring systems or programme monitoring tools (e.g., FMM or similar systems) is an asset.

Skills

• Information Management
• Data Management
• Data Analysis
• Database Management
• Access
• MySQL
• MSSQL
• Python
• Power BI
• ArcGIS
• Dashboard Design
• Automated Data Workflows
• Process Documentation
• Report Writing
• Guidance Materials Development
• Emergency Preparedness
• Humanitarian Relief Operations
• Programme Monitoring
• Data Visualization
• Cluster Coordination

Languages

English