How can you make a difference?

UNICEF Cameroon CO needs a junior professional who under the supervision of the Nutrition Officer Emergency and general supervision by the Chief Field Office Buea, will manage core nutrition program and cluster coordination. He/she manages the collection, analysis, and sharing of information that is important for the nutrition program and cluster partners to make informed (evidence-based) strategic decisions.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

• Participate fully in all stages of data production and information management Mapping.
• Work with nutrition program partners and cluster partners to have a well-prioritized plan of information management activities and contribute to UNICEF planning processes.
• Web Maintenance and Informing Strategic Decision Making for the Humanitarian Response
• Situation Monitoring and Assessment
• Partnership, Coordination and Collaboration
• Accountability to Affected Population

• To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

  Minimum requirements:

  Education:

• University Degree in Management of Information Systems (MIS), data management and in-depth analysis or Computer Science or Statistics or related disciplines

  Work Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of professional experience in Information Management, knowledge/data management, monitoring, and evaluation, or a related field in the Nutrition sector. Minimum two years of experience in emergency humanitarian operations. Knowledge of cluster approach, UN System, and NGO humanitarian community Experience in database design, database distribution, map production, and capacity building to give “hands-on” training on database management and reporting. Proficient in the use of GIS, Advanced Excel, SPSS, or STATA. MS Access or other databases (e.g. pivot tables and functions), and other related software packages. Proven skills in using map-making packages such as ArcGIS, MapInfo, QGIS, and Adobe Creative Suite for mapping.

  Language Requirements: Fluency in English (verbal and written). Good speaking skills in French are an asset.

  Desirables:

  • Developing country work experience and familiarity with emergency.