Information Management Specialist

The specialist will lead humanitarian information management for children and women in Sudan, strengthening routine data collection, GIS mapping, real-time monitoring and data governance while helping UNICEF, government and cluster partners target and coordinate emergency responses.

Department: National Team

• Lead routine and administrative data collection, centralisation, GIS mapping and humanitarian situation monitoring
• Maintain real-time monitoring tools, information flows and data quality for monthly situation reports
• Coordinate information management with UNICEF-led clusters, OCHA, UN agencies, NGOs and partners
• Strengthen ministry and field-office information systems for decentralised monitoring and response planning
• Produce sector 4W and 6W information products and map supply delivery and stock availability
• Introduce scalable technologies, GeoAI, advanced analytics and automation with responsible data governance
• Build staff and partner capability in GIS, data literacy, information-management tools and standard workflows
• Document emerging practices and translate lessons into practical guidance

• Advanced university degree in geospatial information systems, data science, statistics, social sciences or a related field
• At least five years of professional experience in information and GIS management, research, data analysis and data management
• Demonstrated technical competency in GIS mapping and information management
• Fluency in English and Arabic

• This is a fixed-term national officer appointment
• Previous applicants remain under consideration and do not need to reapply
• National officer candidates must hold local work authorisation because UNICEF will not facilitate a visa