The Position:
The consultant will work under the direct supervision of Coordination Specialist, GBV & MHPSS and work closely with GEWE programme colleagues, GBV Sub-ClsuterCo-Coordinators, MHPSS Working Group Co-Chair and members. The consultant will prepare a monthly work plan to be approved by his/her supervisor and submit a monthly progress report by the first week of each month for the previous month.
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.ย UNFPAโs strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to โbuild forward betterโ, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on womenโs and girlsโ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
Job Purpose:
UNFPA Myanmar is seeking to hire an Information Management (IM) Officer to support the CO in strengthening the IM components of the programme and inter-agency coordination.
The humanitarian situation in Myanmar has deteriorated with widespread conflict and displacement. As of December 2024, there are more than 3.5 million IDPs in Myanmar, and according to the 2025 Myanmar Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan, 19.9 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance.
The current situation in Myanmar has required the scale up of UNFPAโs humanitarian programming as well as inter-agency coordination. As a lead for GBV Sub-Cluster as well as MHPSS Working Group, UNFPA requires the IM function in place to ensure data collection, analysis, reporting and communication for efficient and effective inter-agency coordination.
In addition to supporting the inter-agency IM work, the national consultant is also expected to support the CO for its humanitarian preparedness and response work, working closely with the M & E team.
You would be responsible for:
The IM Officer will undertake a range of activities to enhance the Information Management function of the GBV Sub-Cluster and MHPSS Working Group as well as its humanitarian programme.
Key Tasks and Deliverables:
โ Provide IM services to GBV Sub-Cluster and MHPSS Working Group for key decision making. These services will include data collection, collation, analysis, and dissemination processes relevant to the needs of the Sub-Cluster/Working Group. This may require building additional and appropriate capacity through the training of the partners.
โ Proactively gather information from sub-cluster partners and relevant stakeholders which could inform decisions, advocacy and programming.
โ Identify secondary data and information resources as appropriate.
โ Adapt appropriate existing IM tools including those available in-country (including from other clusters) and global level.
โ As appropriate, design data collection forms, ensuring that the purpose and use of all data collected is clear, questions are simple, clear, and easily collectable. Organize and manage the data input and initial analysis and presentation of data for the Sub-Cluster/Working Group.
โ Maintain Sub-Cluster/Working Group contact list/mailing list as well as websites/online platforms.
โ Support quarterly 5Ws reporting and its data analysis.
โ Contribute to the Humanitarian Programme Cycle process, supporting the Sub-Cluster coordinator.
โ Document GBV SC and MHPSS WG meeting minutes, ensure proper documentation of the monthly meeting related documents.
โ Coordinate with the inter-agency interpretation support for the simultaneous interpretation during the meeting and translation of relevant documents.
โ Liaise with OCHA and IM Focal Points in other clusters. Share information as appropriate and identify and gather information from other clusters which can inform GBV programming and coordination decisions.
โ Liaise with UNFPA programme staff to gather and share information, especially for background data and sources of information in-country.
โ Promote and support capacity building of other UNFPA staff, Cluster/Sub-Cluster partners, and humanitarian staff as required.
โ Working closely with the UNFPA M&E team, supporting information management, data collection and analysis and reporting of humanitarian programmes/projects.
โ Perform any other duties assigned by UNFPA.
Qualifications and Experience:ย
Education:ย ย
Advanced university degree in information technology, public health, population, demography and/or other related social science discipline.
Knowledge and Experience:ย
โ Up to 2 years of experience in information technology, information management systems and/or monitoring and evaluation for humanitarian operations;
โ Demonstrated capacity to analyse data/statistics for humanitarian operations;
โ Good understanding of issues related to confidentiality, data safety and other ethical concerns related to the sharing of sensitive data between humanitarian agencies;
โ Advanced excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, functions etc.);
โ Experience in a humanitarian inter-agency coordination role related to the information management is an advantage;
Languages:ย
Proficiency in English and Myanmar languages.
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UNFPA Work Environment:
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click hereย to learn more.
Disclaimer:
Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.ย
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Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.