| Job Location: | Kabul |
|---|---|
| Nationality: | National |
| Category: | Education Information Technology Communication |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Salary: | As per UNICEF salary scale |
| Vacancy Number: | 577262 |
| No. Of Jobs: | 1 |
| City: | Kabul |
|---|---|
| Organization: | UNICEF |
| Years of Experience: | A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in information management, data management, geographical information systems, assessments, situation analysis, and/or PM&E with the UN and/or NGO is required. |
| Contract Duration: | 10 months |
| Gender: | Male/Female |
| Education: | An advanced University degree (master’s or higher) in one of the following fields is required: Information Management or Information Systems, GIS Information Technologies, Computer Science, Statistics, Social Sciences,or another subject relevant to area. |
| Close date: | 2024-11-24 |
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Under the overall direction and guidance of the Education Cluster Coordinator, the IM Specialist will provide leadership for the IM function of the Education Cluster. They are responsible for ensuring IM processes effectively contribute to a well-coordinated, strategic, adequate, coherent, and effective response by participants in the Cluster that is accountable to those who are affected by the emergency. In their effort to enable an efficient and effective response to the humanitarian crisis, the IM Specialist is responsible for leading and managing the collection, analysis and sharing of information that is essential for the Education Cluster partners to make informed, evidence-based, strategic decisions.
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
The post holder is responsible for managing and coordinating the information management function to enable the effective functioning of the Education Cluster and the achievement of the core cluster functions, throughout the Humanitarian Programme Cycle to facilitate a timely and effective Cluster.
1. Coordination and representation:
2. IM function management:
3. Needs assessment and analysis:
4. Strategic response planning:
5. Resource mobilization:
6. Implementation and monitoring:
7. Operational peer review and evaluation:
8. Accountability to affected people:
9. Strengthen national and local capacity:
If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: JD - IM Specialist (Education Cluster), NOC
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Remarks:
As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.
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Applicants are requested to apply through the provided link: https://jobs.unicef.org/en-us/job/577262/information-management-specialist-education-cluster-noc-temporary-appointment-10-months-kabul-afghanistan-131013-open-to-afghan-nationals-only
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