Management Information System Assistant (4 Positions), GS-5, TA-364 Days, & 136298 & 136299 & 136311, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh #590935 (For Bangladeshi Nationa

Overview
Support UNICEF’s Information Management services for effective data systems and humanitarian response.

You have:

A minimum of a secondary degree in data science, or engineering, including information technology, statistics, development studies, or relevant subjects.
A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in the design, development, and management of information management systems, tools, and workflows supporting programme planning, monitoring, and reporting is required.
Strong experience in data management and analysis, including mobile data collection (e.g., ODK or similar tools), data processing, validation, storage, analysis, and visualization to support evidence-based decision-making.
Proven ability to produce analytical and visual information products, including tables, charts, dashboards, and summaries, using tools such as Power BI or similar platforms.
Demonstrated experience in GIS and spatial analysis, including map production using tools such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or MapInfo, to support programme planning and monitoring.
Experience contributing to or maintaining web-based information platforms, such as humanitarian or coordination portals.
Familiarity with mobile technologies and basic programming or scripting, such as Python, to support data processing or automation.
Working knowledge of statistical and analytical software, such as R, STATA or SPSS, for data analysis.
Experience in information and data management within the UN system, NGOs or INGOs, particularly in humanitarian or emergency contexts.
Experience in sectoral coordination and strong contextual understanding of the Rohingya Refugee Response in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
Contract
This is a G-5 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education. More about G-5 contracts.

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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

For every child, a champion

In the Bangladesh context, this tagline underscores the unwavering commitment to improving the lives of every child in the nation. It reflects the organization’s determination to ensure that every child, regardless of their circumstances, receives the support, opportunities, and care they need to thrive. It conveys a sense of purpose, highlighting the essential role of dedication in addressing the unique challenges faced by children in Bangladesh

How can you make a difference****?

The Management Information System Assistant will be part of UNICEF’s Information Management (IM) Hub in Cox’s Bazar, providing integrated Information Management services to all UNICEF Programme Sections and UNICEF-led sectors supporting emergency and humanitarian response for refugees and host communities.

The role supports the design, operation, and continuous improvement of data systems, reporting frameworks, data collection, analytical products, and knowledge platforms that enable UNICEF and its partners to plan, coordinate, monitor, and report on programmes, including emergency response and recovery efforts, in a timely, accurate, and accountable manner.

The role will ensure that data collection, data analysis, evidence-based decision-making, operational coordination, performance monitoring and donor accountability are underpinned by high-quality, well-managed and well-used data.

Major duties and responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Information Management Officer (NO2) and with support from the Planning, Monitoring and Reporting (PMR) team, the Management Information System Assistant will support the design, implementation and maintenance of integrated data and information management systems serving all UNICEF programmes and UNICEF-led sectors. The IMA will contribute to ensuring high-quality, timely and well-organized data to support evidence-based decision-making, effective coordination, performance monitoring and accountability, with particular focus on emergency response and humanitarian programming.

Key Tasks and Outputs include, but are not limited to:

Information system design, development and roll-out.
Data collection, processing, quality assurance and organization.
Data analysis, indicators tracking, dashboards development and reporting support.
Information Management (IM) capacity building and technical support
Coordination of information management tasks with programmes and sectors partners.
If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Temporary Appointment TOR_Management Information System Assistant, GS-5, TA.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

Education: A minimum of a secondary degree in data science, or engineering, including information technology, statistics, development studies, or relevant subjects.
Work Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in the design, development, and management of information management systems, tools, and workflows supporting programme planning, monitoring, and reporting is required.
Strong experience in data management and analysis, including mobile data collection (e.g., ODK or similar tools), data processing, validation, storage, analysis, and visualization to support evidence-based decision-making.
Proven ability to produce analytical and visual information products, including tables, charts, dashboards, and summaries, using tools such as Power BI or similar platforms.
Demonstrated experience in GIS and spatial analysis, including map production using tools such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or MapInfo, to support programme planning and monitoring.
Experience contributing to or maintaining web-based information platforms, such as humanitarian or coordination portals.
Familiarity with mobile technologies and basic programming or scripting, such as Python, to support data processing or automation.
Working knowledge of statistical and analytical software, such as R, STATA or SPSS, for data analysis.
Experience in information and data management within the UN system, NGOs or INGOs, particularly in humanitarian or emergency contexts.
Experience in sectoral coordination and strong contextual understanding of the Rohingya Refugee Response in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) or a local language is an asset
For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others