Information Management Assistant

Provides geospatial data, GIS, mapping, dashboard and information-management support to OCHA's Asia-Pacific regional office, helping humanitarian partners access reliable datasets and analytical products for preparedness and response.

Department: Information Management Unit, OCHA Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific

• Deliver geospatial data analysis using baseline and operational information
• Maintain common operational and thematic datasets for humanitarian partners
• Create and maintain geospatial databases and analytical tools for emergency preparedness and response
• Design reference and thematic maps using OCHA standards and operational datasets
• Develop and maintain online GIS portals and dashboards
• Coordinate geospatial data requests and analysis with stakeholders
• Produce maps, infographics, charts, reports and advocacy materials
• Support needs assessments, scenario development and multi-sector analysis

• High school diploma or equivalent, with a first-level university degree accepted in lieu of two years of required experience
• At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in GIS, data analysis, mapping, data visualisation, information management or related areas, reduced to five years with a first-level university degree
• At least three years of experience using GIS software and business intelligence tools to support decision-making
• At least one year of experience in data analysis and GIS in the humanitarian field in the Asia-Pacific region
• Fluency in English and Thai
• Applicants must be authorised to work for the United Nations in Thailand

• Post is funded from extra-budgetary resources
• Initial appointment is for one year
• Extension is subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds
• Local recruitment conditions apply