Information Management Specialist

Information management Specialist

Aden

Who are we?

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

DRC has been operating in the Middle East (ME) region for over a decade, running a combination of emergency, livelihood, protection and advocacy programmes through Country Offices (COs) in Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey with a Regional Office (RO) in Amman.

Overall purpose of the role:

This Information Management (IM) Specialist will act as the technical advisor for the development and implementation of the Yemen Mine Action Coordination Cell (YMACC) IM system, Additionally, developing end-user information and analytical products that will support and help expand Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) activities in Yemen.Key

Responsibilities

· Work closely with the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) PM (IM Yemen focal point) in understanding the Mine Action end-user IM requirements and designing processes and tools to address those needs and requirements.

· Provide IM and Geographic Information System (GIS) support (in the context of Information Management System Mine Action (IMSMA) Core) to Yemen Mine Action Program.

· Work closely with the UNDP Operations team and coordinate activities with them.

· Coordinate deployment and maintenance of IMSMA Core in Yemen.

· Monitor Yemen IMSMA Core implementation including the implementation of the structures and Standard Operations Procedures (SOPs).

· Provide IM/GIS support to UNDP and to different HMA partners in coordination with the YMACC IM Yemen focal point.

· Prepare IMSMA Core training material and deliver training courses as required.

· Conduct IM capacity assessment of Yemen Mine Action program, providing recommendations and assessment reports, as baseline for future workplans.

· Develop an IM workplan based on the result of the assessment report, in coordination with GICHD PM.

· Assist and follow up with Yemen Mine Action program in the implementation of the IM workplan and trainings.

· Develop capacity of Yemen Mine Action program IM staff by conducting relevant IM trainings, workshops and providing technical advice.

· In consultation with relevant stakeholders, review and draft updated version of an IM strategy, IM National Mine Action Standards (NMAS), and IM SOPs to be approved by Yemen Mine Action program.

· Lead in identifying/updating IM processes, IM procedures, process mapping and writing relevant guidelines.

· Coordinate with the relevant stakeholders as focal point for the project, most notably for other INGOs and local NGOs, on all matters related to IM/IMSMA and ensure that professional relations are maintained.

· Ensure all required hardware and software is in place for Yemen Mine Action program to conduct its mandated work in IM/IMSMA and assess any needs not covered.

· In dialog with GICHD PM, assist in implementation, monitoring and management, with emphasis on relevance, quality, cost efficiency and impact.

· Develop data collection processes and overall data management activities (including encoding, storing and processing) and support IM standardization and analysis of the collected data and information.

· Ensure timely preparation and generation of information products, and support on information sharing and dissemination through web platforms to all relevant Humanitarian implementing partners.

Additional Duties

· Maintaining project and software documentation.

· Acting as the in-country focal point for GICHD in Yemen.

· Making suggestions for improvement.

· Monitoring the security situation in Yemen and consulting with GICHD with regards to it.

· Fulfilling other tasks as assigned by the GICHD PM.

About you

· University degree in Computer Science, GIS, Information Management or equivalent.

Required

· Experience in Mine Action development and implementation of IM systems.

· Experience in delivering training courses to a diverse audience.

· Ability to lead workshops.

· Confident writer and public speaker.

Languages:

· Fluency and efficient communication skills in spoken and written English.

· Working knowledge of Arabic.

We offer

Contract length: Till Dec, 2021 with possible extension based on fund and performance.

Work place: Yemen, Aden

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.ngo under Vacancies. This position will be placed at level (NMG2).

Application process

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV in English. Apply online on our link below. Applications sent by email will not be considered.**

Closing date for applications: Dec 22^nd, 2020.

Further information

For questions regarding the vacancy please contact [email protected]. If you are facing problems with the online application process, please contact [email protected]

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo