Job Description
iMMAP is an international nongovernmental organization that provides information management services to humanitarian and development organizations. Through information management, we help our partners target assistance to the world’s most vulnerable populations. Our core philosophy is that better data leads to better decisions and that better decisions lead to better outcomes. iMMAP’s critical support to information value chains helps to solve operational and strategic challenges of our partners in both emergency and development contexts by enabling evidence-based decision-making for better outcomes.
Background
iMMAP under its project funded by ECHO aiming at providing IM support tailored to the needs of humanitarian actors responding to the crisis in Ethiopia. To help achieve this, iMMAP will conduct three core activities: 1. support to multi sectoral needs assessments, 2. production of humanitarian situation analysis reports through secondary data review, 3. provide dedicated IM support to the Protection Cluster as well as its sub-sectors (Child Protection, Gender Based Violence and House, Land and Properties Working Group). For this first and second activities specifically, iMMAP is looking for a national IMO to support the GBV AOR based in Addis Ababa. Ethiopia
Presentation
Represent the GBV AOR in the Information Management Working Group (IMWG) meetings; and work with relevant clusters in the region, including protection, child protection, the Inter-Cluster Coordination Group, health, and relevant stakeholders (national and international NGOs and community- based organizations) to exchange and analyze relevant information.
Operational
- In consultation with the GBV AOR partners, develop/update IM strategy which defines how data is collected, collated, analyzed, and shared and the ethical and safety standards in GBV data management.
- Conduct analysis of the service mapping data to identify key gaps in terms of availability, accessibility, quality of services as well as issues of duplications in order to assist the GBV AOR coordination develop mechanisms to address them.
- Manage information flows and dissemination in a timely and appropriate ways, including up-to-date contact/mailing lists, shared information repositories (such as google drive), humanitarian website and other platforms.
- Organize and maintain safe and accessible systems for exchange of information about GBV standards/guidelines, assessments, resource mobilization processes and coordination.
Needs Analysis, Strategic Decisions and Response Planning
- Identify/update the GBV AOR information needs and appropriate methods/available data sources to facilitate informed strategic decisions and effective response planning.
- Ensure GBV specific indicators and questions are adequately and appropriately integrated in the existing and new inter-agency assessments including Multi-Sector Initial Rapid Assessment (MIRA), Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Village Assessment (VAS) and Site Assessment (SA), protection monitoring, etc.
- Map out and review available qualitative and quantitative secondary data sources to assist the GBV needs analysis and identify information gaps.
- Participate in relevant GBV-related assessments/data gathering initiatives to provide direct technical support on the GBV in emergency assessment methodologies and the ethical considerations based on the WHO Ethical and safety recommendations for researching, documenting, and monitoring sexual violence in emergencies
- Support review and adaptation of the GBV rapid assessment tools to ensure coherent and quality use of common assessment tools amongst partners.
- Consolidate and analyze information/data on the GBV related needs, vulnerabilities and capacities of the population affected by the crisis from secondary data review, existing multi sectoral assessments, DTM, GBV response monitoring data, and GBV-specific assessment.
- Support the GBV AOR in conducting analysis of severity of needs and calculating the number of people in need (PiN) of GBV response and setting realistic and measurable targets for priority activities and locations (‘woreda’)
- ·Represent the GBV AOR in joint intersectoral needs analysis team/working group.
Response Monitoring and Reporting
- Support the GBV AOR in developing/revising its response monitoring plan; setting up appropriate indicators and measurements; and establishing/strengthening effective data management tools and systems for tracking progress against response targets.
- Work with the GBV AOR partners in the region to maintain timely monitoring and reporting practice to update achievements and gaps in activity implementation/service delivery.
- Collect, compile, and clean the weekly GBV 5W data and share with the relevant partners including the protection cluster and OCHA.
- Based on analysis of the GBV 5W and other response monitoring tools, prepare and share with the protection cluster and OCHA the GBV AOR’s updates/inputs for the periodic humanitarian situation report and response monitoring dashboard.
- Develop and disseminate regular information management products such as dashboards and maps to visualize analysis of the GBV response activities’ coverage, gaps, overlaps and the progress against the humanitarian response plan targets.
- Provide regular presentation/briefing on the IM products and data analysis during the GBV AOR coordination meetings.
Mapping
- Conduct periodic mapping of all actors (national and international organizations as well as local community-based institutions) working on GBV prevention and response in the region using 5Ws (Who, What, Where, When and for Whom) matrix.
- Conduct quarterly mapping of multisectoral GBV service providers and existing and potential referral mechanisms, identifying details of the specific types of response services, locations, service providers’ contact details to establish/update/strengthen referral pathways for GBV survivors.
National capacity building / Training – specific
- Conduct periodic capacity building survey among the GBV AOR partners in order to assess the level of partners’ capacity in different relevant thematic areas (including IM), identify capacity building/training needs and map-out existing initiatives and resources.
- Facilitate IM capacity building support to the GBV AoR partners to ensure timely and quality data collection, storage, analysis, dissemination, and usage in line with relevant safety and ethical guidelines. (e.g., training, one-to-one support, learning sessions during GBV AOR meetings, refresher sessions, etc.)
- Develop/update guidance note on the GBV AoR 5W monitoring tool, including response indicators definition and how to use the tool.
Key Deliverables
- Up-to-date contact list and accessible regional GBV AOR information repository
- Service mapping, directory and GBV referral pathway database and infographics
- GBV indicators included in inter-sector assessments
- The GBV in emergency rapid assessment tools reviewed, as necessary
- Weekly 5W data and GBV AOR’s inputs to humanitarian situation reports
- Dynamic/online and/or static dashboards/maps showing the GBV partners’ operational presence, activities/service coverage and response gap analysis
- ·GBV severity of needs and people in need (PiN) analysis by district (woreda) for HNO/HRP
- Response needs and priority analysis, including estimation of disaggregated target population by activity at district (‘woreda’) level
- Guidance notes on 5W reporting and monitoring indicators
- Keep the AOR humanitarianresponse.info page updated
Requirements
Education
- MSc degree or equivalent in Information Systems, Demography, Statistics, Public Health, Gender Studies, or another related fields
- At least 2-5 years of working experience with areas relevant to Information Management, analysis, and needs assessments.
Experience
- A minimum of 2 to years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian information management, data management, GIS, data visualization, or data analysis is required.
- Demonstrable professional experience in Gender-Based Violence Information Management linked to national cluster or sub-cluster coordination.
- Required in-depth understanding of current challenges surrounding global tools and guidance on GBV Information Management, in particular processes surrounding the HNO/HRP, Response Planning and Monitoring (RPM) and inter-agency IM workstreams.
- Prior training in gender issues and their application in international humanitarian or development settings.
- Awareness and demonstrable knowledge of gender issues and their relevance in humanitarian emergency settings
- Demonstrable knowledge of Gender Based Violence, and protection issues in humanitarian settings.
- Knowledge of humanitarian emergency operations and roles/responsibilities of humanitarian actors.
- Knowledge, skill, and experience in participatory methods for community development and mobilization
- Training, group facilitation skills and experience, training skills, coalition-building skills.
- Diplomacy and assertiveness; the ability to confront and discuss sensitive issues with a wide range of actors, groups, and individuals respectfully and carefully
- Experience in building knowledge and commitment among technical and management staff in terms of addressing GBV.
- Deep understanding of GBV guiding principles and the survivor-centered approach.
- Good computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, etc.
Soft skills
- Ability to coordinate with local administrators, government, NGOs working with community projects and agencies involved in mine-action.
- Ability to work under pressure and long hours at different locations.
- Flexible and adaptable to any situation.
- Self-reliant and able to work independently.
Programmes
- ArcGIS
- QGIS
- PHP and HTML
- GIS systems and supporting software ESRI ArcMap10.2
Note:- The recruitment is on a rolling basis that the position can be filled before the deadline indicated
Guiding Principles
Personnel is expected to conduct itself in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and iMMAP’s policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all Countries.
iMMAP has zero-tolerance for sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, human trafficking, child abuse and exploitation. Any violations of these principles and policies will be treated as serious misconduct.
iMMAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer regardless of background.