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Information Management Officer (P) IOM - International Organization for Migration Panamá International P-2, International Professional - Internationally recruited position level Speaks English, French, Spanish Closed Apply Summary by Impactpool The Information Management Officer will support the design, development, and improvement of an Information Management System (IMS) for the Regional Office in Panama City. This role involves enhancing data-driven decision-making and improving information management systems across the region. The officer will coordinate with colleagues to identify information gaps, streamline workflows, and provide technical support and training to Country Offices. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure effective data management and compliance with IOM policies. Candidate Requirements: Master’s degree in Information Management or related field with 2 years experience, or Bachelor's degree with 4 years experience Experience in data management and information flows Experience designing and maintaining information management systems Experience in advanced data visualization Excellent qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills Proficiency in data analysis tools (R, Python, Power BI, SQL) Fluency in English; knowledge of another UN language is an advantage Job Description Introduction Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates: Internal candidates Candidates from the following non-represented member states: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu Second tier candidates include: All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM. Organizational Context and Scope Under the direct supervision of the Regional Director (RD) and close collaboration with the Deputy Regional Director Management (DRDM), Deputy Regional Director Operations (DRDO), Regional Project Development Officer (RPDO), and Risk Management and Compliance Officer, the Information Management Officer will support the design, development, maintenance and improvement of an Information Management System (IMS) for the Regional Office (RO) in Panama City, support data-driven decision making and enhance information management systems and capacities in the region. Responsibilities 1. Support the design, development, rollout and continuous improvement of a regional Information Management System (IMS) to consolidate, automate and improve the analysis and visualization of operational and financial data across the Region; 2. Support the development and maintenance of accompanying documentation and train others in the use of the system; 3. Closely coordinate with relevant colleagues in the Region to identify information gaps and support the design and development of solutions to address the identified data analysis requirements; 4. Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, automate reporting, analysis and visualizations to improve efficiency and data quality; 5. Contribute to the development of analytical products, periodic regional summaries and reports, as well as ad-hoc data analysis to facilitate evidence-based decision making; 6. Support the assessment of IM systems and capacities in IOM Country Offices across the Region and identify opportunities to improve systems and capacities, harmonise systems and approaches, and improve efficiencies and data accuracy through automation and the use of innovative digital solutions; 7. Facilitate the creation of a regional IM community of practice to enhance knowledge sharing, harmonisation and efficiency; 8. Provide technical support, training and guidance to different Country Offices in the Region in the development and implementation of information management activities; 9. Support interoperability between regional systems and global IOM platforms (e.g. PRIMA, WAVE) and frameworks, as well as compliance with IOM ICT and Data Protection policies; 10. Support the training of designated staff to strengthen capacity in the development and maintenance of the IMS, contributing to the continuity and sustainability of the ownership of the system by the RO over time; and, 11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned. Qualifications Required Qualifications and Experience Education •  Master’s degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Media or Social Sciences, Business Administration or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or, •  Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience. Experience •  Experience in coordination of information flows and data management includ