Information Management Associate, G6

Role Overview

Within delegated authority, the Information Management Associate (G6) will be responsible for managing content delivery, coordinating workflows, and ensuring quality control for OCHA's information systems. This role is critical for delivering high-quality information during crises and enhancing the organization's humanitarian coordination efforts. The position requires a focus on consistency, reliability, and strategic alignment of digital products with OCHA's humanitarian mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Content Delivery and Crisis Coverage: Ensure the timely delivery of high-quality content from partners and initiate coverage for sudden crises.
• Content Management and Workflow Coordination: Coordinate content management across different duty stations to ensure smooth collaboration and consistent workflows.
• Quality Control and Verification: Conduct quality control and verification of content, leveraging country, regional, or thematic knowledge and language skills.
• Strategic Contribution and Product Management: Participate in strategy discussions and manage both emerging and established information systems.
• Partnerships and Outreach: Collaborate with existing partners and staff to expand OCHA’s outreach and marketing efforts, review existing partnerships, and identify new ones.

Impact of Results

• Crisis Response: Ensures that critical information reaches stakeholders quickly during crises, enhancing the organization's ability to respond effectively.
• Efficiency: Streamlines workflows and improved processes lead to greater efficiency and consistency in content delivery.
• Credibility: Maintains the credibility and reliability of OCHA’s content, which is crucial for the organization’s reputation and trust.
• Strategic Alignment: Aligns digital products with strategic goals and technological advancements to support operational capabilities.
• Influence: Strengthens relationships with key partners and expands the reach of OCHA’s services within the humanitarian sector.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: High school or Secondary School diploma is required. A university degree or specialized qualifications in international affairs, social sciences, library sciences, information systems, or related fields are desirable.
• General Experience: A minimum of six (6) years of experience with entities operating in the disaster management, peacebuilding, climate change, humanitarian, human rights, or development sector is required.
• Specialized Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of experience in communication, information management, content management, content curation, or digital product management is required.
• Desired Experience:
  • Experience in digital product management, including the use of customer relationship management (CRM) tools.
  • Knowledge of humanitarian issues.
  • Experience in content and online information management guidelines.
  • Experience working in international or regional organizations.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the official United Nations careers portal. Follow the link provided to reach the application page: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1222461 which redirects to the official careers.un.org recruitment system.