CCCM Cluster Information Management Officer at International Organization for Migration (IOM)

The CCCM Cluster Information Manager is to support the Cluster Coordinator in fulfilment of his/her coordination mission to:

· provide leadership in emergency and crisis preparedness, response and recovery;

· work in partnership to improve the protection and welfare of the camp residents;

· ensure evidence-based actions, gap-filling and sound coordination; and enhance accountability, predictability and effectiveness of CCCM Cluster actions

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Co-ordination and planning

· Support OCHA (and/or HIC) in cross-Cluster information management and analysis at the strategic level; act as the CCCM Cluster focal point for country level OCHA-chaired Information Management Working Group meetings

· Ensure the dissemination and adaptation as necessary of information management tools that meet Cluster needs

· Ensure linkages with all Cluster stakeholders, particularly national actors, for enhanced sectoral risk mapping and gap identification

· Provide sector-specific maps and graphics on a regular basis that aid forward planning as well as impact analysis

· Ensure application of appropriate information technology for maintenance of CCCM Cluster partner lists (e.g. through Google Groups) and archiving of information (e.g. through OCHA or other website) recognising limitations in connectivity

· Promote the use of inter-operable technologies among CCCM Cluster partners

· Provide information outputs in the local language wherever feasible

2. Monitoring and reporting

· Ensure adequate monitoring mechanisms are in place to review impact of the cluster and progress against implementation plans

· Ensure Cluster partners provide timely, consistent and compatible data and information on needs assessment and programme monitoring for operational analysis and decision-making

· Ensure adequate reporting and effective information sharing amongst all partners including camp/collective centre managers, other sector leads and OCHA, disaggregating data by age and gender

· Develop simple, user-friendly CCCM Cluster reporting formats in consultation with the local authorities, CCCM Cluster Coordinators, CCCM Camp Management Organizations, camp service providers and other key stakeholders; these reporting formats should include provision for gender and age disaggregation of data and reporting on more vulnerable groups

· Promote use of and training on the use of these reporting tools among CCCM cluster members, assistance providers and other stakeholders

3. Protection Capacity

· Support and enforce data confidentiality guidelines adopted by the CCCM Cluster to protect sensitive data

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

· Professional qualification in the library or geographic sciences, including information technology and statistics

Experience

· At least five year's combined field and headquarters experience in different international organizations (e.g. UN agencies, INGOs, IOs, Donors, IFRC or ICRC)

· Detailed knowledge of the UN System, and NGO humanitarian community

· Knowledge of camp management-related technical guidelines, standards, and indicators

· Proven statistical analytic skills

· Experience in web design and programming (desired)

· Knowledge of multi-variate mapping techniques

· Familiarity with the humanitarian reform and cluster approach

Languages

Fluency in English and working knowledge of Somali is an added advantage.

Required Competencies

Behavioural

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms
• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders
• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others
• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others.
• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter
• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.
• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
• Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.