Information Management and Communication Associate

Overview

This assignment contributes to strengthening coordination, information management, reporting, and knowledge management functions within the United Nations Resident Coordinator's Office (RCO) in Uganda. The role supports the RCO in facilitating effective coordination across the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) and strengthening capacity on humanitarian and development information management.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and strengthen the overall coordination functions of the UN RCO.
• Contribute to the preparation of background materials and analytical inputs for strategic discussions and engagement with partners.
• Assist in preparation and documentation for meetings, events, field missions, visits by high-level delegations, policy dialogues and Cooperation Framework related engagements.
• Support the tracking of action points, commitments, decisions and lessons arising from coordination mechanisms.
• Ensure availability of updated and quality data and information by collecting, analyzing and interpreting multiples datasets, identifying trends and patterns, create interactive dashboards (PowerBI, Tableau) and produce regular analytical reports
• Design, develop, and maintain databases, digital information systems, and data collection frameworks
• Collect, analyze and manage geographical data; develop maps, spatial data analyses, and infographics to highlight operational coverage and needs.
• Support monitoring and evaluation processes of the United Nations such as annual reviews, joint steering committee and annual reporting by providing input to inform quality assurance for indicators, theories of change, and baseline/output metrics
• Draft information products such as reports, charts and infographics to facilitate the dissemination of information to external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of a dissemination plan for all information products
• Support the elaboration of communication and visibility products highlighting the impact of UN programmes and partnerships in Uganda.
• Collaborate with the RCO Comms team to create knowledge products, such as documenting best practices, success stories, and infographics.
• Assist or contribute to the production of information products such as situation overviews, snapshots, maps and briefing packs for internal and external use.
• Support the organization, maintenance and continuous improvement of knowledge management systems and shared information platforms within the RCO.
• Support internal knowledge-sharing across the UNCT and external partners, including through newsletters, briefs, and dedicated information-sharing platforms.
• Maintain regular engagement with UN entities and partners to facilitate timely submission of information, reports and communication materials.
• Contribute to the development of standardized templates, guidance materials and tools to strengthen information sharing and reporting practices.

Required Experience

• 1 month Donor priorities - Nationality Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment. Demonstrated interest or experience in data management, database administration, GIS, or situation analysis, ideally within a humanitarian or development setting
• Experience working with development and humanitarian data and information products
• Familiarity with mobile data collection platforms (KoBoToolbox, ODK).
• Familiarity with coordination mechanisms
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation practices
• Experience working in multicultural environments
• Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information management, Information Systems, Data Science, Statistics, GIS, or a related field.

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