UN Data Jobs – Associate Information Management Officer at United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe (UNRSCE)

Job Title:                 Associate Information Management Officer
Organization: United Nations
Regional Service Centre Entebbe (UNRSCE)
Duty Station: Entebbe,
Uganda
Job Opening Number:
RSCE/GJO/IM/012/06/2017
Reports to: Chief of Unit
Grade: NO-B
About UNRSCE:
The Regional Service Centre Steering Committee is the decision-making
body for RSCE, in compliance with General Assembly resolutions, United Nations
Secretariat rules and regulations, strategic guidance from United Nations
Headquarters and oversight bodies. The Steering Committee consults with the
Global Field Support Strategy Implementation Coordination Team, as required.
The Regional Service Centre, as approved by the Member States, is
owned, managed and staffed by the regional missions it serves. This framework
reinforces the existing missions’ chain of command structures and lines of
authority in a manner that does not create an additional layer between
Headquarters and the regional missions. It also ensures that staffing for RSC.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  
Within delegated
authority, the Associate Information Management Officer will carry out the
following duties:
  • The
    incumbent tracks progress achieved for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
    during monthly reporting cycles in terms of data acquisition, processing
    and integration into final draft report.
  • The
    jobholder also extracts data from various information systems (including
    Field Support Suite (FSS) Business Objects/ FSS-BO DataMart, RSCE Workflow
    Tracking System, iNeed, Umoja, import into SQL data warehouse through ETL,
    program queries and create monthly and quarterly KPIs reports
    within preset deadlines. Create charts, graphs or tables for insertion
    into management reports.
  • Maintain
    and preserve integrity of raw data extracted from different systems in
    data warehouse as required to support data governance and audits.
  • The
    incumbent creates and runs recurring and ad-hoc reports for various levels
    of management.
  • Facilitates
    annual reporting in compliance with the Results Based Budgeting (RBB)
    Framework.
  • Work
    closely with FSS data team for various data tasks and fulfillment
    of reporting requirements.
  • Develop
    effective analytical reporting using data from multiple sources.
  • Analyze
    reports to ensure accuracy and quality for decision making.
  • Play
    a leading role in the optimization and automation of reports, as
    well as related process improvement and cost reduction projects.
  • Gather
    and document business requirements for KPIs as well as systems
    requirements for new or improved features in reporting systems.
  • Maintain
    and optimize all existing management reports used by the Unit, including
    cataloging for future reference all underlying raw data inventory
    and workings.
  • Create
    and maintain detailed definitions of all RSCE monthly and quarterly KPIs’
    methodologies containing data source, composition, calculations and
    measurement criterias (both RBB and operational) used by the Unit
    for RSCE reporting.
  • The
    incumbent also will support process improvement/ re-engineering projects
    with depiction of processes and workflows, identification of efficiency
    opportunities and facilitate implementation with RSCE Service Lines.
  • Support
    continued development of the RSCE Workflow Tracking System to
    enhance scalability, stability and performance measurements.
  • Complete
    other special projects as assigned.
  • Support
    end-users with service management tools (iNeed and RSCE Workflow Tracking
    System)
  • Provide
    raw data to service lines for operational management.
  • Support
    end-users in data manipulation tasks and reporting, which may include
    developing customized application to meet the requirement at hand.
  • Provide
    training in SAP Business Objects, service management tools such as
    iNeed and RSCE Workflow Tracking System and Project Server.
  • Provide
    other technical support as may be required from time to time.
  • Delegate
    work to one staff member working in the capacity of Team Assistant and
    monitoring & reporting specialist
  • Serve
    as Officer-in Charge during absence of the Unit leader
  • Perform
    any other duties as required.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The ideal candidate for the United Nations
    Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE) Associate Information Management
    Officer job placement should hold an advanced University Degree (Master’s degree or equivalent),
    preferably in the field of Information Systems, Business Administration,
    or related field is required. An additional professional
    qualification in information management, information systems or data
    analysis and management is desirable.
  • A
    first-level university degree in combination with an additional two (2)
    years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the
    advanced university degree. An additional professional qualification in
    information management, information systems or data analysis and
    management is desirable.
  • For
    holders of an Advanced University Degree (Master’s degree or equivalent),
    at least two (2) years of progressively responsible professional
    experience in data analysis or systems analysis or programmer role
    demonstrating strong analytical and problem solving skills including the
    ability to formulate solutions to non-routine problems is required.
  • At
    least four years of progressively relevant professional experience in case
    of a first-level university degree.
  • Computer
    literacy i.e. advanced skills and experience in Microsoft Excel, Word and
    PowerPoint and a working knowledge of Visio and data analysis and
    management, programming or systems analysis and management within an
    international organization or non-governmental organization – in a
    conflict or post-conflict setting is required.
  • Practical
    and in-depth knowledge and experience in SAP Business Objects, SQL
    programming or Crystal Reporting in an international setting is required.
  • Previous
    experience in a shared service center is an added advantage
  • Languages: Fluency in English or French, (both
    oral and written) is required; knowledge of the other is desirable.
Personal Competencies:
  • Professionalism: Supports programme objectives
    through preservation and servicing of records with continuing value in
    support of RSCE’s operational, informational, legal and audit
    needs. Provides guidance to Secretariat and field mission offices on
    managing paper-based and electronic records. Shows pride in work and in
    achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject
    matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing
    deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than
    personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or
    challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for
    incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of
    women and men in all areas of work.
  • Planning
    & Organizing:

    Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
    identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities
    as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for
    completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when
    planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time
    efficiently.
  • Client
    Orientation:

    Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and
    seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; Establishes and maintains
    productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect;
    Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions;
    Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment
    to keep informed and anticipate problems; Keeps clients informed of
    progress or setbacks in projects; Meets timeline for delivery of products
    or services to client.
NB: The United Nations
does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (Application,
interview meeting, processing, or training). The United Nations does not
concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested Ugandan candidates should send
their applications with the following documents:
  • The United Nations Personal History form
    (P-11), Download Here; This should be signed
  • Copies of academic certificate (s) and/or
    High School Diploma
  • Latest performance evaluation report (for
    internal UN Candidates)
The applicants with the completed documents are strongly encouraged to
apply via e-mail and must include the Vacancy Announcement Number (check
beginning of this advert) and Job Title to: rsce2-recruitment@un.org
Deadline: 30th July 2017
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