Information Management and Analytics Senior Analyst

Peace and Security Cluster

Background – UNMAS

The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) is a division of the Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI) in the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO). UNMAS is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly (RES/68/72) to ensure an effective, proactive and coordinated response to the problem posed by a wide range of explosive hazards. Legislative mandates also recognize UNMAS technical expertise in responding to threats posed by unsecured and unsafe conventional weapons and ammunition stockpiles. As an office within DPKO, UNMAS supports peacekeeping and special political missions in accordance with Security Council mandates.

Background – UNMAS Libya

UNMAS Libya is an integral part of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). As its Mine Action Service, UNMAS Libya helps implement the tasks mandated by UN Security Council resolution 2365 (2017) on Mine Action, as well as Resolution 2095 (2013) requesting UNSMIL to support the Government in developing a strategy on countering illicit proliferation of arms and related materiel, clear ERW and conduct demining programmes, and implement international conventions through the coordination of international assistance and building government capacity. UNMAS Libya has been delivering and coordinating Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) responses which include training and capacity building of Libyan nationals in explosive ordnance disposal, non-technical survey, the provision of Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE), conducting advocacy, and providing technical support, as well as quality control and assurance activities.

Under the overall guidance of and reporting to the Programme Officer, the National Information Management and Analytics Senior Analyst will carry out the following duties: 

• Support the Libya information management systems including IMSMA (Information Management System for Mine Action), associated databases and archives for the Libyan Mine Action Centre (LibMAC) and for the programme 

• Perform monthly data audits to verify the relevance, integrity and quality of information of UNMAS Libya activities and perform qualitative and quantitative data control in coordination with operations

• Perform regular IM system updates including of the indicator data bank for UNMAS Libya

• Ensure that information management products and reporting tools are updated, and adequately and accurately used by UNMAS Libya - including hazard maps, contamination maps and operational data

• Ensure that the information management system is operational and meets the needs of the program while meeting compliance with operational procedures and standards for information management

• Control the distribution of data and relevant information management products to partners and establish processes for updating, transmitting and exchanging data

• Prepare lists, reports and spreadsheets and dashboards presenting information relating to explosive risks and the operations carried out

• Report any anomaly observed that could affect the functionality and accuracy of the information management system

• Leverage Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for map production and geographic data management while promoting data standards and harmonized management of geographic data/information

• Support colleagues from the Libya team to build and maintain required level of understanding, knowledge and working practice within the IMSMA background

• Maintain quality assurance of data on identified hazardous areas, victims and activities related to capacity development

• Provide support in training and advice, technical assistance to IM users and program partners

• Support the development of IM training tools, lead training courses delivered by stakeholders and partners

• Identify the needs or gaps where additional trainings should be performed to improve the IM understanding, data accuracy and timely reporting

• Develop the UNMAS Libya  capacity on IM-related matters 

• Deliver training and other capacity-building activities for the UNMAS Libya team and external stakeholders, IPs etc as needed

Coordination

• Liaise with external stakeholders, projects team leads and implementing partners to implement the organizations IM strategic needs

• Liaise with UNMAS IMAT team and UNOPS PSC counterparts to improve IM System features and to implement future applications as needed

• Liaise with the Libyan Mine Action Centre to support coordinate IM support, IM teams, and representing UNMAS in IM meetings with the Libyan Mine Action Centre

• Relevant experience is defined as experience in the field of information technology, Information Management and/or telecommunications and systems.  

• At least two years of experience in database management and ArcGIS Software is required.

• Experience in Information Management System for Mine Action (IMSMA) is required

• Experience working with multiple stakeholders including government entities on Information Management is desired

• Fluency in both Arabic and English languages is required (speaking, writing and reading). 

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and it is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or disability.
  
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA) 
Contract level: ICS-9 (P2 equivalent; IICA-1 equivalent; LICA-9 equivalent)
Contract duration: Ongoing, Open-ended, subject to organisational requirements, availability of funds, and satisfactory performance

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