Information Management Officer (IMO)

The main purpose of this roles is: To contribute to provide support to the effective functioning of humanitarian coordination in the NW/SW regions in regards to data and information management. This involves Leading data management, analysis, reporting, and information system strengthening aligned with CPIMS+, GBVIMS+, and OCHA IM standards. It is also guiding humanitarian actors to collectively identify needs, optimize resource allocation, prevent duplication, and advocate for principled humanitarian action within a complex and sensitive operating environment.

The IMO ensures that humanitarian coordination in NW/SW is evidence-based, timely, inclusive and accountable by leading high-quality information management systems and analytics.

 Responsibilities of the IMO

· Manage CPIMS+/GBVIMS+ compliant databases.

· Lead 5Ws, dashboards, maps, harmonized indicators per OCHA IM.

· Produce analytical products for HCP decision‑making.

· Ensure data quality assurance and IM capacity building.

· Support joint assessments and multisectoral analysis

Information management Officer will support the HCP Coordination Manager in his role of emphasizing localization, enhancing accountability, robust community engagement, and adaptability to evolving contexts through

v Information Sharing: Ensure timely, accurate, and transparent information flow among HCP members and with relevant national-level coordination bodies. This includes promoting robust information management systems, identified as a critical technical support need.

v Reporting: Oversee the compilation and dissemination of regular reports on humanitarian needs, response activities, and challenges within the NW/SW regions, contributing to quality assurance for divisions.

v Data Utilization: Encourage the use of data and evidence-based decision-making within the HCP, including promoting the use of 5Ws/3Ws and other information management tools.

v Local Capacity Building: Identify opportunities and lead capacity reinforcement for initiatives to strengthen the information management capacities of national and local humanitarian organizations, prioritizing training and system development initiatives.

Qualifications and Skills

Knowledge & Technical expertise

Excellent knowledge of the in-Humanitarian Information Management with UN, International or Local organizations and inter-agency guidance and tools and applications

v Bachelor’s in Management information System, Data, Statistics, IT.

v Minimum 3 years IM/M&E experience.

v Proficiency: Excel, SPSS/STATA, GIS, Kobo power BI, MS form.

v Familiarity: CPIMS+, GBVIMS+, OCHA IM.

v Strong analytical and communication skills.

v Humanitarian experience in the field (actual setting where a mission or project is being implemented) in emergency situations (complex emergency or natural disaster) is required.

v Experience in the UN common system or other national, international organization is desirable.

v Previous work experience in the North West/ South West regions and in emergency contexts, in particular conflict.

v Fluency in written and spoken English and French.

Languages

v English and French are the working languages for this position. Fluency in both English and French written and spoken is required.

v Evaluation of qualified candidates be based on competency-based interview.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal:

· Plan International MERL Manager and MIS Coordinator

· Plan International OIC Bamenda Program Implementation and Influencing

· Plan International Country Emergency Response Manager

· Regional Humanitarian coordination platform manager

· GREEN Partners association MERL staff

External Representation and Liaison

v Information Management working group in Buea and Bamenda

v MERL staff of humanitarian and development agencies working in NW/SW

v National-Level Linkages: Assist the Regional HCP (and the divisional HCPs) to represent humanitarian coordination forums at local and national-level (e.g., HCT, ISWG or other reshaped forums).

Inter-personal and leadership skills

v Excellent in risk assessment is required to support decisions that may require overcoming attitudinal, systemic and physical barriers.

v demonstrable experience on networking and representation.

v Communication: Well-developed written and oral communication skills. This includes effective negotiation and representation skills.

v People management: Ability to work independently and as a team player who demonstrates skill on can guiding local and international staff, and can work with disaster-affected communities in a sensitive and participatory manner.

v Adaptability & flexibility: Ability to operate effectively in stressful working environments.

v Work style: well organised even within a fluid working environment and has a capacity for initiative and decision-making with competent analytical and problem-solving skills.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

• The holder of the position will be based in Buea with frequent travel to national coordination hubs and the field [North West and South West]

LEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN

· High contact: The Safeguarding clearance will be required for this position