Humanitarian Information Visualization Officer at Save the Children

ROLE PURPOSE:

Providing a unique skillset and contribution to the Crisis Anticipation and Response Team, within the data and information section, this role will support the collation, editing, and presentation of key information on the Save the Children response portfolio as well as the contexts in which we work for internal and external audiences. To deliver high-standard outputs that present key data and messages in engaging and innovative ways, this post holder will be required to have strong publishing, writing and visualization software skills. Operating as an internal service provider to content-generating teams and functions, this post holder will need to display a highly collaborative mind-set, and be able to work both reactively and pro-actively.

The Humanitarian Information Visualization Officer will produce a range of regular and one-off, reports on key humanitarian issues or high-profile contexts based on provided analysis and upon request.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal job description and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (political science, social sciences, economics, international humanitarian law, etc.).
• Proven writing and numerical skills and experience in basic financial information systems (e.g. Excel), editing of proposals and drafting of summary reports and briefing documents.
• Experienced in using SharePoint and software to design reports and information products such as Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Sway, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Spark, Power BI, Tableau, etc.
• At least 2 years experience working in information management, communications or knowledge management.
• Strong understanding of NGO operations and Save the Children’s position in the wider humanitarian community.
• Good understanding of global humanitarian work / policies / strategies with working knowledge of humanitarian affairs.
• Ability to take a proactive approach to problem solving, to recommend and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Willingness and ability to travel abroad at short notice.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills to motivate, influence and negotiate both internally and externally.
• Proven ability to distil complex information and materials into digestible, inspiring and actionable messages for diverse audiences.
• Proven attention for detail and ability to effectively manage a high volume of data and information
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills in order to deal tactfully and sensitively with a wide range of people in a large organisation, very often at a distance.
• A flexible and initiative-taking attitude with the ability to manage an unpredictable workload
• Good project management skills related to the development of information products.
• Excellent computer skills including word processing, presentation and use of spreadsheets combined with the ability to develop and maintain office and management information systems.
• Ability to take a proactive approach to problem solving, to recommend and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Willingness and ability to travel abroad at short notice.

Desirable

• A second language preferably French, Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic.
• Knowledge of Save the Children’s key sectors
• Strong presentation skills.
• Commitment to Save the Children values.
• Knowledge of international humanitarian systems, institutions and donors.
• Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours in the event of major emergencies including travelling at short notice and for extended periods of time