PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The WASH Cluster Information Management Specialist will ensure that an integrated information management system is developed at sub-national level that database is linked to ensure assessment and evaluation of humanitarian response operation. This will be 50% of the time allocation, 25% will be supporting the Global WASH Cluster (GWC) in information management and data analysis, and 25% of the time will be working with WV HEA and WASH team on information management and humanitarian cluster awareness
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
On Deployment:
Collect data on WASH service delivery from WASH Cluster partners, local authorities and ensure that data reporting is received and stored in a timely manner.
Ensure close collaboration with the appropriate ministries and other health cluster partners including OCHA and IOM as applicable, to receive first hand data on population, population movement and other data of relevance for the WASH Cluster.
Work closely with the WASH cluster coordinator responsible for the UNICEF WASH staff to standardize, store and report the data received from the different locations.
Perform validation and quality assurance checks on data sets received.
Assist in gathering the data for the indicators proposed by the WASH Cluster and feed them into the central database on a regular basis.
Develop meta-data for key data sets (needs assessment) in coordination with partners.
Gather and maintain the 4Ws data (Who is doing What, Where and When) sheet and the distribution list of the health cluster agencies.
Develop maps, report charts as required.
Attend the WASH Cluster and Information Management Group meetings.
Ensure that the WASH Cluster folder of share point us up and running in an acceptable manner.
Ensure the maintenance of the WASH Cluster page within the humanitarian response website www.humanitarianresponse.info
Perform any duties that may be assigned as required.
Support to GWC:
Remote support to active clusters without IM staff.
Analysis of data collected at the global level for emergency and pending disasters.
Support to the development of the GWC Bulletin and other documentation.
Support to WV:
Assistance in development of IM tools for emergencies.
Training WV staff on the importance of reporting into clusters and how to engage partners.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Information management preferably at an advanced level, in a subject area relevant to information management.
Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.
6-10 years progressively responsible humanitarian work experience with UN and/or NGO, including information management in the first phase of a major emergency response relevant to the cluster.
Extensive work experience outside the humanitarian sector which is relevant to this post may be considered as a replacement for humanitarian experience.
Preferred:
Minimum of 6 years international field experience, with IM experience.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills and ability to convene stakeholders and facilitate a policy process among UN, NGOs, national health authorities and donors.
Producing results.
Fostering integration and teamwork.
Functional Skills.
In-depth knowledge of emergency relief policies and practices within the UN, other UN Specialized Agencies, donor agencies, national and international NGOs.
Sound knowledge and experience about national disaster prevention and preparedness programs.
Working knowledge of a second international/UN and/or local language.
Work Environment/Travel:
The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 60% of the time
