Data Manager

Data Manager - (2601954)  

Grade: P3

Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 6 Months (Subject to availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need for the position)

Job Posting: Jun 2, 2026, 1:44:57 PM

Closing Date: Jun 23, 2026, 12:59:00 AM

Primary Location: Somalia-Mogadiscio

Organization: EM_SOM WHO Representative's Office, Somalia

Schedule: Full-time 

 IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The overall objective of the polio eradication initiative is to lead the global eradication partnership to interrupt the transmission of poliovirus worldwide, certify eradication, and eventually, stop the use of oral poliovirus vaccine and mainstream the polio eradication infrastructure and functions within the public health systems of the member states.
 

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

- Lead and provide technical support for AFP surveillance, SIA and EPI data management, including the definition, development and deployment of the necessary data collection and validation processes, systems and tools.

- Maintain the AFP surveillance, SIA and EPI data management system and provide trainings and facilitation to build/strengthen capacity of national staff with regard to usage of the system.

- Conduct extensive weekly analysis on AFP, Contact and community samples, AFP cases validation, zero-dose investigation and provide feedback for field team and follow-up action points.

- Follow up on implementation of recommendations given from external surveillance review, TAG and other meetings or Polio eradication advisory groups.

- Provide merged surveillance reports to EMRO on weekly basis.

- Conduct quarterly risk assessment for polio transmission.

- Support assessment design to ensure data quality; manage platforms and tools that support mobile data collection and analysis such as KoBo Toolbox and Open Data Kit (ODK).

- Provide continuous mentorship and on job training for national and zonal data managers.

- Produce and update information products such as EPI/POL weekly bulletin, Polio Situation updates, charts and infographics by turning data into graphical products.

- Conduct analysis on campaign data and present key findings for partners propose action points and make follow-up on implementation.

 - Strengthen national and subnational EPI/POL information repository and prepare documentation for polio certification Implement data governance and quality related activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducation

Essential: University degree in science, mathematics, statistics, IT or relevant subject.
Desirable: Specialized training in supporting public health activities.
 

Experience

Essential: At least 5 years of relevant experience in health data management and database administration with specific experience in providing analysis and reports for decision support.
Desirable: Experience in the Eastern Mediterranean region and/or with UN and/or international organization as well as with polio eradication programme data analysis and management.
 

Skills

- Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to the management of information in complex emergencies and outbreak response. 

- Ability to identify issues, analyze health data and trends and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. 

-Ability to conduct data collection and analysis using various methods. 

- Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. 

- Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. 

- Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. 

- Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.
 

WHO Competencies

WHO global Competencies model at

https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/who-careers/who-enhanced-competence.pdf?sfvrsn=aae664…

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
 

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French. Intermediate knowledge of Arabic.
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

• According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• The Director-General retains the discretion to not make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description, including shortening the duration of the appointment.

• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.