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JOB DESCRIPTION : 

Operational Context:
The position of Information Management Associate is supervised by the Information Management Officer, chair of the Information Management Working Group (IMWG), located within the Coordination Steering Group (CSG). The incumbent receives regular guidance and advice from his/ her direct supervisor, but is also expected to provide equal support to the Protection Information Management Officer, in order to support UNHCR’s Protection mandate through the implementation of various protection monitoring exercises.

The incumbent will also:
- Assist with data collection, entry, cleaning and maintenance of various datasets for the IMWG and Protection WG;
- Support in the production a distribution of maps, infographics and dashboards;
- Maintain contact lists of IMWG and Protection WG members;
- Draft meeting minutes, correspondence, documents and reports as necessary;
- Liaise with various government ministries and departments to enhance coordination on IM related issues;
- Cooperate and collaborate with IMWG members and Protection WG members on regular basis to ensure follow up on important inter-agency initiatives;
- Participate in meetings of the IMWG, Protection WG and various other coordination working groups. The proficiency in Armenian is mandatory.

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships:
The Information Management Associate supports the production and dissemination of information on the population of concern, including but not limited to Protection and Programme information. The incumbent operationalizes data standards developed at the central level in field operations, compiles and explores data from all populations of concern. He/ she supports the Programme Team and UNHCR’s implementing partners in the choice of indicators for monitoring to be included in sub-agreements as well as the Protection Team in operationalizing protection monitoring systems. All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR’s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

RESPONSIBILITIES : 

- Operationalize country-specific common data standards and promote them with partners, including UNHCR data standards and the IASC Common Operational Datasets;
- Compile and aggregate information elements required to produce standardized information products and implement data/ information collection plans for baseline and context-specific data;
- Collect, collate and process information and perform data quality and consistency control;
- Produce summary statistics;
- Support the coordination of data collection teams;
- Support and leverage geographic data for map production and use in geographic information systems (GIS);
- Share UNHCR data with partner agencies and maintain Portal data and information in-line with agreed frequencies;
- 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 functions;
- Make recommendations and provide advice on the technical information management requirements;
- Perform other job-related duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : 

- 3 years of relevant experience with high school diploma; or 2 years of relevant work experience with bachelor's degree or equivalent or higher;
- Certificates and/ or licences in Information Technology, Statistics, Social Sciences, HCR Operational Data Management Learning Program;
- Experience with handling confidential data and demonstrated understanding of different data collection methodologies is essential;
- Experience in web design and software development is an asset;
- Ability to formulate IM-related technical requirements and Operating Procedures is desired;
- IT skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential;
- DM skills, including ArcGIS (Geographic Information System);
- MS skills including Statistics Analysis;
- For General Service jobs: knowledge of English and/ or UN working language of the duty station if not English language.

Functional Skills:
- IT - Microsoft Excel is essential;
- DM - ArcGIS (Geographic Information System);
- MS - Statistics Analysis.

Core Competencies:
- Accountability;
- Communication;
- Organizational awareness;
- Teamwork and collaboration;
- Commitment to continuous learning;
- Client and result orientation.

Cross-Functional Competencies:
- Analytical thinking;
- Innovation and creativity;
- Technological awareness.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES : 

Interested candidates are invited to fill in the online application. It is very important that all internal applicants update their fact sheets (languages, education and prior working experience) before submitting their applications. External vacancies are posted on the external UNHCR website and applicants who do not have internal status must apply through the external UNHCR website. Application and instructions are provided at: www.unhcr.org - Careers - Vacancies - Armenia. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a written test and/ or oral interview. UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing or any other fees). No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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REMUNERATION/ SALARY : 

Competitive compensation and benefits package (For more information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, please visit the portal of the International Civil Service Commission at: http://icsc.un.org)

OPEN TO/ ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA : 

The candidates must meet the essential minimum requirements of the position and candidates not citizens of the country must comply with all eligibility requirements for employment in line with the prevailing legislative prerequisites in the country.

ADDITIONAL NOTES : 

UNHCR is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

CONSENT:
The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity. According to 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. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term "sexual exploitation" means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term "sexual abuse" means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term "sexual harassment" means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator's working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

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