Technical Advisor – Part Time – Home Based for Mali (Bamako)

Organization

iMMAP is an international nongovernmental organisation 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 is starting a new project in Mali aiming at providing IM support through different activities that, together, will improve the understanding of humanitarian needs and the monitoring and coordination of the humanitarian response.

Through this project, iMMAP will deploy specific human resources to key IM node under OCHA’s responsibility to improve data and information collection, treatment, and analysis. In addition, iMMAP will produce humanitarian situation reports through secondary data review (SDR). The reports will focus on different areas that are crisis affected or to different sectors depending on communicated needs and OCHA’s prioritization. These reports will participate in the overall monitoring of the humanitarian situation and needs.

For this project, iMMAP is looking for the Technical Advisor, home based, part time. This position still depends on funding confirmation.

Presentation

Operational

• Assist the Programme Manager in implementing the technical components of the projects
• Develop technical SOPs, templates and tools as required for the project implementation
• Provide technical support to the iMMAP national team deployed to OCHA in regions
• Provide support to the Programme manager on the global project management:
• Ensure objectives are met within the required time frame and budget. Where necessary ensure preventative and corrective action is taken
• Develop an implementation strategy which is appropriate to the country context and strategy.
• Plan the mobilisation of resources for the implementation of program activities.
• Manage a comprehensive activity plan, including resource needs analysis, covering the time frame.
• Support programme implementation as needed, including: developing assessments, baselines, budgets, monitoring and evaluation systems, field visits to verify data, reporting and close-out.
• Regularly assess and provide feedback and recommendations on the quality of the programmes.
• Develop programming through identifying new opportunities, writing of project concept paper, proposal and budget for iMMAP using best practices in coordination with appropriate program units.
• Any other technical support as requested by the Project Manager.
• Ensure project monitoring and evaluation

Staff Management

• Through a consultative leadership style and a transparent and supportive communication structure, develop and build an effective iMMAP project team.
• Ensure that staff receive appropriate and adequate training by providing coaching.

Representation

• Attend periodic information management meetings with the iMMAP IMO team and country director to share updates on ongoing IM products and activities and promote good practices in the organisation.
• Participate and represent iMMAP in cluster meetings and/or the IM working group.

National capacity building / Training – specific

• Mentor iMMAP national staff to build capacity to include but not be limited to:
• GIS and data management
• Geospatial analysis and data analysis

Requirements

Education

• Graduate of an Institute or University in the field of Information Technology, Information Management or Computer Sciences.
• At least 7 years of relevant working experience.

Experience

• In-depth knowledge of database and GIS software, and computer networks, Good knowledge of related hardware and peripheral equipment.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian information management, GIS, database management/Administration (familiarity with PHP, HTML or any other programming language), data visualization, or data analysis is required.
• Understanding of data QA/QC processes for information management are essential.
• Possess advanced skills in MS-Access, MS SQL Server, Web design.
• Advanced knowledge of software engineering theory and applications would be an asset.
• Advanced knowledge of programming theory and relational database principles.

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
• DEEP
• GIS systems and supporting software ESRI ArcMap10.2

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.

Please note that this position still depend on funding confirmation.