Information Management and Analytics Associate

The Information Management and Analytics Associate supports data entry, validation, archiving, and production of standard information products to ensure data accuracy and availability for operational and programmatic purposes within the UNMAS Syria Programme. The role involves supporting operational activities of the Information Management function, maintaining data quality, and providing administrative and technical support for capacity-building activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the operational activities of the Information Management function.
• Assist in the definition, documentation, and implementation of Information Management processes with a focus on data entry.
• Support the implementation of Information Management Standard Operating Procedures.
• Perform data entry, verification, cleaning, and quality checks of incoming mine action reports.
• Maintain organized physical and digital archives of operational data, survey files, tasking orders, and field reports.
• Support database maintenance, backups, and data imports under the guidance of the head of the unit.
• Assist in testing and supporting data collection tools used by field teams and implementing partners.
• Identify and report data inconsistencies, gaps, or errors.
• Respond to data queries from internal operational and programme teams in a timely manner.
• Assist in organizing logistical and administrative requirements for Mine Action Area of Responsibility meetings and Information Management technical working groups and workshops.
• Support information-sharing with UN entities and implementing partners in compliance with data security policies.
• Assist in data cleaning, mapping, and formatting tasks required for UNMAS data migration to IMSMA Core.
• Provide administrative and technical support for capacity-building activities targeting SNMAC.
• Assist in preparing training materials and logistical setup for Information Management training management packages.
• Support the delivery of basic Information Management data entry training to implementing partners.
• Produce standard static maps, spatial visuals, operational snapshots, and summary charts for reporting.
• Contribute to the compilation of data for monthly factsheets, dashboards, and programmatic reports.

Requirements

• Advanced University Degree (Masters Degree or equivalent) preferably in the field of Information Technology, Information Management, Computer Sciences or related field is required; OR First level University degree (Bachelors Degree or equivalent) preferably in the field of Information Technology, Information Management, Computer Sciences or related field with 2 years of relevant experience is required; OR High School Diploma with 5 years of relevant experience is required.
• Experience providing information management support.
• Experience with spreadsheets (MS Excel) and structured data entry.
• Experience in data verification and cleaning.
• Experience in mine action or humanitarian information management is desirable.
• Experience in data migration is desirable.
• Working knowledge of IMSMA, SQL, PostgreSQL, or GIS tools (QGIS/ArcGIS) is desirable.
• Experience working with governmental institutions, UN, NGOs is desirable.
• Experience preparing training materials or supporting delivery of basic technical training is desirable.
• Experience maintaining physical or digital records/archiving systems is desirable.

Skills

• Information Management
• Data Entry
• Data Verification
• Data Cleaning
• MS Excel
• Data Migration
• IMSMA
• SQL
• PostgreSQL
• GIS Tools
• QGIS
• ArcGIS
• Training Material Development
• Technical Training Support
• Records Management Projects
• Archiving Systems

Languages

English, Arabic