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Information Management Officer (WASH Cluster)

Category | Grade:Volunteer | UNVDeadline:19 Aug 2026 (2 days left)Job ID:1784888021271481Posted on:10 Aug 2026 (7 days ago)
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Job Description

Leads information management for Somalia’s national and sub-national WASH Cluster, turning partner and assessment data into analysis, maps and dashboards for humanitarian planning. The role strengthens response monitoring, inter-agency coordination, partner reporting and evidence-based prioritisation.

Key Details

Department

Somalia WASH Section

Position details

Experience level

Mid / Senior

Minimum experience

7 years

Category

Volunteer

Employment type

Volunteer

Arrangement

Field based

Contract duration

365 days

Language Requirements

Required

English, Somali

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Implement the WASH Cluster information-management strategy and data-analysis plan
  • Manage national and sub-national response-monitoring databases and 3W, 4W and 5W systems
  • Design assessment tools and clean, validate, triangulate and securely store data
  • Produce dashboards, maps, infographics, situation updates and narrative reports
  • Support needs analysis, response prioritisation and Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan processes
  • Analyse gaps, coverage, overlaps and trends to guide operational decisions
  • Coordinate information management with OCHA, SWALIM, clusters and partners
  • Train government and partner teams and support WASH supply and distribution monitoring

Role Requirements

  • Relevant background in information management, information systems, GIS, information technology, computer science, statistics, monitoring and evaluation, data science or a related field
  • At least seven years of professional experience in information management, data management, GIS, assessments, situation analysis, monitoring and evaluation, or a related field
  • Ability to collect, clean, validate, analyse and present quantitative and qualitative data
  • Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, dashboard tools and geographic information systems
  • Knowledge of responsible data management, confidentiality and data-protection standards
  • Fluency in English and Somali

Desired Criteria

  • Experience with humanitarian coordination, the cluster approach, HNO or HRP processes, or OCHA reporting systems
  • Formal training in information management, cluster coordination, GIS, or monitoring and evaluation
  • Experience with Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, website management or online publishing
  • Experience with UNICEF, another UN agency or an international humanitarian organisation

Skills to Have

Tools Knowledge

Additional info

  • Volunteer assignment via UNV for 365 days
  • Field missions and compliance with UN security and movement procedures are required
  • The Mogadishu assignment involves challenging operational and security conditions

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNICEF Careers, on 10 Aug 2026.