UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Respond to the Cluster participants’ needs for information.

• Maintain information databases that consolidate, analyse, and report/disseminate information critical to decision making.

• Compile and analysis monthly reporting from the Cluster partners through Activity Info and 4Ws.

• Carry out a gap analysis of WASH needs and response.

• Work with Cluster partners to identify information gaps at national levels and propose ways to bridge those gaps.

• Use GIS mapping for map production and geographic data management.

• Adopt and promote the use of global standards for IM for inter-operability.

• Manage flows of information and dissemination in an appropriate way.

• Manage an inventory of relevant documents on the WASH humanitarian situation.

• Support the development and analysis of needs assessment and monitoring programmes.

• Provide IM leadership in assessments and monitoring, including joint assessments and training.

• Lead on the preparation of SitRep inputs with emphasis on Cluster plans, targets, and achievements.

• Develop and strengthen IM capacity through the training of cluster partners.

• Provide technical support and inputs to Humanitarian Programme Cycle (HPC) activities, including HNO and HRP preparation.

• Represent the WASH cluster at Information Management Working Group (IMWG), Assessment Working Group (AWG), and other technical working groups relevant to information and data management.

• Contribute to the core cluster functions at the national level by providing IM support to the National Cluster coordination.

• Technically supervise and guide IM activities by Regional IM Officers.

• Maintain the Ethiopia WASH cluster website up to date and SharePoint system up to date.

Job Requirement

• Education: An advanced university degree (master’s or higher) in the relevant field in computer science or related field such as information systems, information and communication technology, library or geographic sciences, or engineering highly desirable. A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.

• Work Experience: At least five [5] years of relevant professional experience in the field of data and information management systems and data analysis.

• Knowledge and experience in using Adobe and ArcGIS are highly desirable.

• Proven technical experience in development and use of innovative technology, particularly in the areas of data, humanitarian performance monitoring, use of mobiles and open source, and training in the related field is highly desirable.

• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.

• Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Amharic and the local language is an asset.

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

• Builds and maintains Partnerships (Level 1)

• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (Level 1)

• Drive to achieve results for impact (Level 1)

• Innovates and embraces change (Level 1)

• Manages ambiguity and complexity (Level 1)

• Thinks and acts strategically (Level 1)

• Works collaboratively with others (Level 1)

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

How to Apply

• Register using the following link CLICK HERE