Information Management Officer – Humanitarian Coordination

About the role

The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is seeking three Information Management Officers to support humanitarian response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Two positions are based in Bunia and one rotates between Beni and Butembo. The role reports to the Head of the Information Management Unit and works under the Deputy Head of Office.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and maintain an information management working group in line with IASC guidance to facilitate data exchange among humanitarian actors.
• Provide training and expertise on information management tools and platforms to OCHA staff and partners.
• Manage content on web platforms, ensure quality control, and maintain metadata standards.
• Design, develop, and maintain databases, spreadsheets, and other data tools, ensuring data accuracy and comparability.
• Conduct statistical analysis of location‑specific datasets and support the development of new indicators.

Required profile

• Works under the overall supervision of the Deputy Head of Office and reports to the Head of the Information Management Unit.
• Engages with government counterparts to align information activities with national standards.

Required skills

• Database management
• Spreadsheet analysis
• Statistical analysis techniques
• Use of information management tools and platforms
• Knowledge of IASC guidance and metadata standards

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to coordinated humanitarian action in a challenging environment.
• Professional development within the United Nations system.