• Application Deadline: Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Information Management Systems Associate



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 3 years



• Location Borno




• City Maiduguri




• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  
  

• The Information Management Systems Associate will coordinate the Information Management System for Mine Action (IMSMA) for UNMAS Nigeria, and be responsible for all assigned tasks as follows:

IM Responsibilities:

• Ensure proper functioning of the IMSMA database by installing and maintaining the IMSMA database for the UNMAS office


• Install IMSMA on partners' devices and train them on its use


• Ensure the accuracy and operational functioning of the designed links of the database


• Train junior staff on IMSMA and provide remote support to new UNMAS programmes


• Verify and record all field data from implementers and partners into the IMSMA database.


• Perform quality assurance on reported data before data entry.


• Carry out quality checks during and after data entry.


• Produce statistics and reports from the Mine Action data.


• Create and maintain a comprehensive soft and hard archive system.


• Update both soft and hard archives on a weekly basis.


• Create and maintain the file and document management system of the programme


• Create Standard Operating Procedures on all IM processes


• Engage with Mine Action partners to obtain information and improve their data-collecting forms


• Liaise with partners and represent UNMAS Nigeria in meetings related to the functions


• Make recommendations and provide advice on the technical information management requirements


• Review and improve data collecting forms when necessary


• Conduct monthly checks of IMSMA reports to ensure completeness, integrity and quality

GIS Responsibilities:

• Prepare and print informative maps with mine action and other available data.


• Maintain and contribute to the operations mapping archive.

Other Responsibilities:

• Assist with IT and other general computer related issues.


• Contribute to Network Administration


• Assist with Database training and technical assistance to implementing partners and external stakeholders where necessary


• Create photo catalogue from received photos from mine action activities


• Perform any other duties assigned by the EORE Specialist.

Reporting:

• Provide monthly progress report against UNMAS Nigeria work plan.

Education/Experience/Language requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience or secondary education (or equivalent) with a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience.


• Relevant experience is defined as experience in information management, database management, data collection and GIS.


• 1 year of experience in Database management and GIS is required


• Knowledge of IMSMA NG6 is desired


• Experience with handling confidential data and demonstrated understanding of different data collection methodologies


• Experience in web design and software development is desired


• Fluency in written and oral English is required


• Experience working with the UN or a humanitarian entity is desired


• Ability to work in a multi-national / cultural environment is desired