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Vacancy Notice No: CAT 13 (WHE-1)/SSA Date: 13 February 2020

Title: Information Management Associate Application Deadline: 27 February 2020

SSA level: SSA-06 Duty Station: WHO sub-office in Cox’s Bazar

Duration of contract: Initially one year (may be extendable) Organization unit: Country Office for Bangladesh

Contract type: Special Services Agreement

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME:

The objective of the programme is to deliver WHO Core functions at country level with a particular focus on the Organization’s
directing and coordinating role for international health as expressed in the Constitution. The immediate Objective is to develop and
sustain WHO as a flexible, learning Organization, enabling it to carry out its mandate more efficiently and effectively.
This individual will support the WHO Cox’s Bazar sub office specifically health sector providing technical and operational support
emphasizing on information management for health sector.

Following are few specific objectives:

Objective 1: Liaise with information management officers of partners in health sectors and working groups, ISCG and Other sectors
as and when needed - share information as appropriate and identify and gather information from other sector/clusters which can
inform sector planning, preparedness response decisions.
Objective 2: Support the design and development and manage the content of databases building on existing ones, spreadsheets and
other data tools; understand, document, and ensure the quality of high-value health data for accuracy, consistency and
comparability.
Objective 2: Support assessment and needs analysis activities with analysis, critique, feedback and advice along with information
products, including the standards for Public Health Information Services.

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNED DUTIES:

Under the overall guidance of Head of Sub-office, CXB, BAN and the direct supervision of the Health Sector Coordinator, the
incumbent is expected to perform the following duties:
1. Aggregate and maintain health sector information from WHO and partners including contact lists, performance monitoring,
health indicator data, health situation data, health response data. Support the timely and high-quality collection, analyses,
production and dissemination of data/information.
2. Perform basic geographic analysis for maps and other reports. Present data using PowerPoint and other tool aids.
Maintain the database/ mapping related to health facilities in the refugee communities and affected host populations
3. Managing and maintaining an up to date health facility registry completed with facility unique IDs and key facility attributes
for mapping purposes, linking with EWARS and DHIS 2 focal point. Manage and maintain other data base maintain by
health sector.
4. Support the coordination team in sector, inter-sector (e.g. ISCG), and inter-agency initiatives related to information
management, seeking to improve information sharing between partners and institutions, to strengthen access to
information from other organizations and sectors, and to contribute to inter-sectoral dashboards and reports.
5. Institutionalize data review mechanisms with working groups/partners in the health sector.
6. Support capacity development initiatives from the government and other stakeholders, for the generation, compilation,
analysis, use and interpretation of health-related data for evidence-based policy and decision making.
7. Support the coordination team in developing sector strategic planning, midterm reviews, multi sector need assessments,
minimum service package etc.
8. Assist the coordination team during emergency in timely developing information products, emergency appeals and other
resource mobilization activities/plans. Provide necessary technical/operational support to Health Sector/Civil Surgeon
 health emergency operation center (HEOC) as and when required.
9. Submit regular accomplishment reports.
10. Perform any other related duties, as required by the functional supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Essential: Four years of bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science or related field from a recognized university.

Desirable: Certificate or equivalent professional training, self-study or work experience in information management in health or
related fields.
Experience:
Essential: At least Two years of experience in Information Management, preferably with international organizations/national
organizations;
Desirable:
• Experience in UN agency, International Organization, and NGOs etc.
• Working experience in Cox’s Bazar district and/or knowledge on information management of the FDMNs/Rohingya refugees will
be a plus;

Skills:
Functional Knowledge and Skills:
• Knowledge and experience of working in information management in humanitarian crisis situation will be an added advantage;
• Computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Power point
Competencies:
• Teamwork;
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences;
• Communicating in a Credible and Effective Way;
• Moving forward in a changing environment
• Producing Results.
Languages:
Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English.
Annual salary range: BDT 1,035,273/= to 1,289,441/=
Other benefits:

• Health Insurance; Accident and illness insurance;

• Annual Leave (18 days per year)/ Sick leave (12 days per year);
• WHO and Government Holidays, Compensatory Time Off.
NOTE:
1) Applicants should send a brief Resume of their relevant experience, explaining reasons for being suitable of the activity,
together with duly completed Personal History Form (PHF), Screening Questions, and scanned copies of educational
certificates.
2) Please send your applications only via email to: sebanrecruitment@who.int. Please mention the name of the position in
the subject of your application. The email and the attachment should not be exceeding 1MB. Quoting “……….” as the
subject.
We regret that due to large volume of applications normally received, applications cannot be acknowledged individually.
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3) WHO Personal History Form (PHF) and detailed vacancy notice can be downloaded from:
http://www.searo.who.int/bangladesh/about/employment/en/
4) A written test using computer and interview will be held only for qualifying candidates.
5) This vacancy is open to Bangladeshi Nationals (all genders) only. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
"WHO is committed to workforce diversity". “Any attempt to unduly influence on WHO’s selection process will lead to
automatic disqualification of the applicant.”

WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or other tobacco users
 Screening Questions
You are submitting your application for the following vacancy:
Information Management Associate
Contract Type: Special Services Agreement, Level SSA-6
Ref: CAT 13 (WHE-1)/SSA

I confirm that my Personal History Form has been properly updated and that I am submitting my application for the
vacancy mentioned above.

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Kindly respond to the questions below to the best of your ability.

1. Do you smoke or use tobacco products?

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2. If you currently smoke or use tobacco products, would you continue to do so if employed
by WHO? (If you responded No to the question above, answer No here)

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3. Do you have 4 years of bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science or related field from an
accredited academic institution?

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4. Do you have at least Two years of experience in Information Management, preferably with international
organizations/national organizations?

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5. Do you have any near relatives working with WHO or any other UN Agencies? If yes, please give details below:

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I certify that the statements made by me in my personal profile are true, complete and correct. I understand that any false or
misleading statement, or withholding relevant information, may provide grounds for the withdrawal of any offer of appointment
or the termination of employment.

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