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Mission and objectives
The Office of the UNHCR was established on 14 December 1950 by the UN General Assembly. The agency is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide. Its primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees. It strives to ensure that everyone can exercise the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge in another State, with the option to return home voluntarily, integrate locally or to resettle in a third country (www.unhcr.org).
Context
The East and Horn of Africa has long been centre stage for conflict and forced displacement with Kenya currently hosting 676, 332 refugees and asylum-seekers. Established in 1991and situated in Garissa County, the Dadaab Refugee camps are now home to 373,256 individuals (76, 540 households).Somali refugees are the majority, representing more than 96% of the population. Figures as of October 2023.Refugees and asylum-seekers have been living in extremely challenging conditions for more than three decades. Between March 2022 and April 2023, a total of 135,967 individuals/31,432 households of new arrivals were profiled with 70,451 individuals/16,487 households profiled pending registration.Positive steps are being taken. The Garissa Integrated Socio-Economic Development Plan (GISEDP) launched on 28 September 2023 and the Shirika Plan will be launched in December 2023. These are pioneering approaches, led by the Government of Kenya and will benefit refugees and asylum-seekers and host communities alike, transitioning from refugee camps to integrated settlements.The volatile security situation in Dadaab continues to hinder smooth access to asylum and mobility for refugees. Exacerbated by the encampment policy, refugees face restrictions freedom of movements, as well as access to business and livelihood opportunities.Under the direct supervision of the Head of Sub-Office, the Associate Information Management Officer (AIMO) is responsible to support data and Information Management and related activities at the UNHCR Sub-Office in Dadaab. The incumbent supports the Registration Officer and other data management staff with Information Management and data analyses for the operation. S/he assists in ensuring coordination, proper planning, and delivering on data and Information Management activities in liaison with the Representation Office in Nairobi. S/he also works closely with PoCs in terms of data collection and support all units including, inter-alia, the Executive Office, Protection, Programme, Field, WASH, Shelter/CRIs and Supply within the Operation with empirical and analytical data. The data shared is aimed at facilitating evidenced-based planning and programming in favor of PoCs.Information and data management covers the assessment, design, implementation and evaluation of data and statistical related activities. This includes assessment of the information landscape; definition of information and data needs; design of data and information activities, including data collection, analysis, storage, and dissemination; implementation of data and Information Management activities; monitoring and evaluating data management activities. The focus is largely on operational data along with financial and human resource; data related to assessment, planning, monitoring and evaluation. These are the data, information and analysis needed to deliver robust and comprehensive assessments and evaluations, and support results-based planning, monitoring, and reporting implemented by UNHCR and its partners.Data management activities also include indicator definition and guidance, statistical analysis, data collection methods including survey design, geographical and geospatial analysis, estimation and triangulation, data anonymization and storage, production and dissemination of data and information products, use of specialized tools, and capacity building of staff, partners, and relevant national authorities.
Task description
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Head of Sub Office or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Associate Information Management Officer will:• Support data collection through the UNHCR Corporate registration tool, proGres v4;• Where indispensable, design/develop supplementary data collection tools/templates that are in synchrony or compatible with the corporate tool;• Monitor data-related activities, information systems including data synchronization;• Support the registration of PoCs including enrollment in BIMS;• Administer/trouble shoot applications and field server machines and/or related devices;• Monitor PRIMES user management, user accounts, and access permissions;• Closely monitor to ensure quality data collection, data accuracy and consistency;• Analyze data and produce various standard reports and dynamic dashboards;• Produce statistical reports for various units aimed at evidenced-based decision making;• Assist with capacity building on the use of new tools/templates on mobile devices i.e., tablets, smartphones, etc., developed for specific purposes based on need and conduct other IMO related trainings;• Assist with configuration of data tools as appropriate;• Conduct data clean up and related activities to ensure data credibility;• Assist with the production of maps to facilitate operational activities including volrep;• Assist with data transfer from Dadaab Business Unit to destination country units;• Support in creating assistance plans and generate manifest for Global Distribution Tool (GDT);• Prepare monthly statistical reports/dashboards for the Dadaab Operation;• Undertake other duties/responsibilities that may be assigned by Supervisor or snr. management.
