• Assist in operationalising country-specific common data standards and promoting them with partners
• Assist in compiling and aggregating information elements required to produce standardised information products and implement data/information collection plans for baseline and context-specific data
• Support the operation in the analysis of processed data and information and perform data quality and consistency control
• Facilitate the analysis of cross-border information between relevant countries
• Collect GIS data, update maps and undertake field trips to project sites
• Participate in needs assessment processes, specifically in data collection, processing/collation and data exploration
• Liaise with partners and represent UNHCR in meetings related to the function
• Decide on appropriate resolution to data management problems and escalate issues to the supervisor if incident cannot be resolved
• Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

• Degree in Information Technology, Demography, Statistics, Social Sciences, or a relevant field
• Two years, minimum, of relevant experience with high school diploma; or one year, minimum, of experience with bachelor’s degree, equivalent or higher
• Experience with handling confidential data and demonstrated understanding of different data collection methodologies
• Successful participation in the operational data management learning programme
• Experience in web design and software development is an asset
• Experience in using relevant software such as ArcGIS, Mapinfo, SPSS, EpiInfo6, SQL Server, and/or proGres
• Experience with HTML, PHP, ASP and/or Java is an asset
• Ability to formulate IM-related technical requirements and operating procedures

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