Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding Area Officer – Information Management

Duty Station [Aden/Yemen]

Who are we?

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.
The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.
All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.
DRC has been operating in the Middle East (ME) region for over a decade, running a combination of emergency, livelihood, protection and advocacy programmes through Country Offices (COs) in Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey with a Regional Office (RO) in Amman.

DRC Yemen’s response

Throughout its nine field offices and a workforce of 450 staff, DRC upholds its main programmatic objectives to provide immediate and life sustaining assistance, to strengthen the protective environment, and to reduce displacement related risks and vulnerabilities by promoting self-reliance at household and community level.

About the Job:

Overall purpose

The Information Management Officer will be based in Aden and shall be responsible to implement the Information Management Strategy for Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (HDP). Also, shall support and produce reports with maps and data analysis for all HDP operations according to SOP, NMAS and IMAS.

Responsibilities

• Design, define and implement the IM Strategy for HDP;
• Complete all data processing tasked by the Programme Manager by conducting verification process on field reports;
• Coordination and control of all IMSMA and GIS functionalities with all the Aden Mine Action Centers and DRC staff;
• Provide feedback to Programme Manager and IM Coordinator on data entry process to IMSMA;
• Checking all field reports received from operation officers and prepare report to Operations/NTS Manager on data discrepancies;
• Assist the technical advisors with the development of IM training packages and assist training on IM;
• Prepare user guide on IMSMA reports and translation to Arabic;
• Conduct highly efficient data entry for the field reports upon request;
• Travel to all governorates in Yemen for any IM support;
• Visit Yemen governorates in Yemen whenever required for any GIS and IM technical issues;
• Assist the IM Coordinator in developing the work plan;
• Complete additional tasks assigned by the Operations/NTS Manager;
• Where appropriate, represent the DRC project team within partners, and participate in local community activities;
• Maintain effective and positive internal contacts with DRC officers and staff, and external contacts with national and local government officials, international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and donor agency officials;
• Define the list of assets and licenses required to implement the IM Strategy for HDP;
• Other relevant task assigned by Operations Manager and Programme Manager.

About you

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience and technical competencies:

• At least 3 years of working experience with Informational Management field;
• Excellent computer skills in Windows and Microsoft Office to include MS Excel and MS Access;
• Demonstrable experience working with IMSMA Core and other Power BI Flexible and adaptable to any situation;
• Ability work long hours under pressure and to meet deadlines;
• Able to travel to all provinces in Yemen for DRC Support;
• In-depth knowledge of database and GIS software, good knowledge of related hardware and peripheral equipment;
• Very good ability in topographical map reading;
• Understanding of data QA/QC processes for information management are essential;
• Advanced knowledge of software engineering theory and applications would be an asset;
• Experience of working in challenging and insecure environments;
• Must be able to work in team environment;

Must be in good physical condition and health.

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies: 

• Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.   
• Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.   
• Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.   
• Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.   
• Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required qualifications: 

Education:

• Graduate of an Institute or University in the field of Information Technology, Information Management or Computer Sciences;
• Certificate in IMSMA Core or similar is desirable.

Languages:

• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic;
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

We offer

DRC will offer the successful applicant a contract until December 2025, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work As soon as possible, and be willing and able to work in Aden. 
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment. This position will be placed at Band (H Non-Manager) and will be reporting to Protection Manager.