International- Consultancy Information Management Specialist at United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Juba, South Sudan

This post will provide information management (IM) capacity for improved risk informed response to enhance programmatic and operational decision making across the humanitarian-development-peace nexus and expand climate-resilient action for children. South Sudan faces multiple hazards and shocks including, persistent Sub-National conflict, widespread flooding and climatic shocks, and economic instability. 2 million people are internally displaced, and 9.4 million are in need of assistance. Disease outbreaks are common, and preventable diseases widespread, food insecurity and malnutrition have some of the highest rates in the world, and women and girls face extreme levels of gender-based violence.

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum Qualifications required:

Advanced University Degree (masters) in a subject area relevant to information management, GIS, data management and at least 5 years’ work experience relevant to this post. Formal training in data / information management and GIS an advantage
Experience working on integration of contextual and programmatic data in humanitarian and development programming is an asset.

Language Requirements:

English Fluency required Other local language is an asset

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:

Excellent knowledge of MS Excel / MS Access (e.g. pivot tables and functions); proven technical expertise for managing data capture and storage, for analysing diverse datasets, and presenting information in understandable tables, charts, graphs and reports;
Excellent knowledge and experience with software, including ArcGIS, Mapinfo, SPSS, EpiInfo6, SQL Server, and/or progress. Experience with HTML, PHP, ASP and/or Java is an asset.
Proven skills in using GIS and map‐making packages, and in web design and software development are an asset
Understands key technical issues for the humanitarian sector sufficiently to be able to engage with sector participants and understand sector‐specific information management needs.
Ability to translate planning-specifications into analytical and technical briefs for data capture and analysis, and vice versa for programming and external audiences.
Ability to compile and holistically analyze diverse datasets.
Experience working in complex emergencies and applying analysis to problem solving in difficult humanitarian responses
Experience in South Sudan is an asset.