Senior Information Management Assistant UNOPS LICA 5

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An international humanitarian organization is seeking a Senior Information Management Assistant based in Mexico City. The role focuses on managing data related to refugee statistics and producing essential information products for decision-making. Candidates should have a degree in Data Science or a related field and experience in data analysis and visualization. Fluency in Spanish and familiarity with tools like Power BI and GIS software are required. The position offers full-time employment with competitive compensation.

Servicios

Comprehensive medical insurance

Pension plans

Competitive compensation package

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, or related field, and 2+ years of experience.
• Experience with data handling and reporting client-oriented scenarios.
• Proficient in Spanish and understanding of English.

Responsabilidades

• Produce and disseminate information products for UNHCR Mexico Operation.
• Support data collection and analysis for protection monitoring.
• Develop high-quality information products using visualization tools.

Conocimientos

Data Analysis

Data Visualization

Statistical Software

Project Management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, or related field

Post-secondary training/certificate

Herramientas

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Power BI

Microsoft Office

GIS Software

Descripción del empleo

Deadline for Applications

October 2 2025

IMPORTANT INFORMATION :

This position is advertised to internal and external applicants. Only Mexicans or candidates holding a permanent residency or valid work permit in México will be considered eligible (attach the corresponding document in the application).

Recruitment as a UNHCR staff member and engagement under a UNHCR affiliate scheme or as an intern is subject to proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 independently of contract type and duration. The selected candidate(s) will be required to provide proof of vaccination prior to recruitment.

Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on the grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

Only short‑listed candidates will be notified. The recruitment process may include a written test and/or oral interview. No late applications will be accepted.

UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training, or any other fees).

This position is offered under UNOPS Local ICA contract until 31/12/2025 with possibility of extension.

Remuneration

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For more information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits please visit the portal of the Office of HR Management of United Nations. UNHCR also offers comprehensive medical insurance and pension plans.

1. General Background

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights, and building a better future for refugees, forcibly displaced communities, and stateless people.

Mexico has become a destination country for a growing number of refugees; the trend is expected to continue given the complex migration context in the region. There are currently more than 400,000 refugees and asylum‑seekers in Mexico with great increases from previous years.

UNHCR is committed to supporting Mexico to strengthen its asylum capacity to ensure that persons that are in need of international protection can access the territory and to find regional approaches to equitably share responsibilities within the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework.

The Information Management Unit in UNHCR Mexico Country Office (COMEX) works towards solutions that provide up‑to‑date data for decision‑making, protection principles, and are interoperable with the systems of UNHCR partners in Mexico.

The Senior Information Management Assistant will be part of the Information Management Unit in COMEX based in Mexico City to work on large datasets and produce and disseminate information products to meet Senior Management and Field Office needs essential for UNHCR Mexico to protect and serve persons of concern.

2. Purpose and Scope of Assignment

The Senior Information Management Assistant will support the production and dissemination of information products related to UNHCR Mexico Operation activities and response to the population, including but not limited to 3/4/5W refugee statistics, mixed movements, protection monitoring and implementation, and Programme Information Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E).

Assist in planning and production of standard and ad‑hoc reports, compiling, processing, analysing and presenting data and periodic statistical and analytical reports; providing ad‑hoc professionally designed infographics as required by management.

Support the development of new interoperable information systems, applications, and databases needed by UNHCR Offices/Units.

Support preparation of the Annual Statistical Report (ASR), Mid‑Year Statistical Report (MYSR), Operational Data Portal (ODP) updates, Population Projections and Planning Figures (PPFs), weekly and monthly asylum application reports, RSD updates, monitoring frameworks and data systems to track protection incidents, refoulement cases, and border movements.

Maintain systems monitoring UNHCR activities and response; provide data processing, dashboards, infographics, and maps for consultation and statistical reports.

Assist in compiling and aggregating information required to produce standardised information products; support design and implementation of data collection plans for baseline and context‑specific data regarding activities and response in UNHCR Mexico Operation.

Support operations in data collating, processing, analysis, data quality, consistency control for large datasets (new asylum applications, administrative records, protection monitoring survey results, multi‑year results, monitoring systems expenditures, etc.), and creation of dashboards and visual products.

Coordinate UNHCR data collection exercises, conduct complete data cycles: analytical framework, questionnaire design, data collection (app rollouts and monitoring), processing, collation, and data exploration.

Support UNHCR initiatives with data management and analysis to develop related products and keep them updated (partner presence mapping, legal & paralegal presence mapping).

Develop and design high‑quality information products (newsletters, situation updates, flagship publications) using tools such as InDesign and Illustrator.

Support training and guidance to colleagues and partners on IM standards, data collection tools, and visualization platforms.

Contribute to the operationalisation of country‑specific data standards aligned with global guidance and ensure interoperability across systems.

Support continuous improvement of UNHCR data systems workflows and visual products.

Perform any other tasks as required delegedly within the IM Unit.

3. Monitoring and Progress Controls

Standard statistical data presented in dashboards, infographics, maps, and ad‑hoc professional reports are produced periodically.

Annual Results Reports for Mexico Operation are carried out under UNHCR global and regional standards and submitted under the established deadlines.

Reliable and up‑to‑date data on UNHCR implementation, monitoring and assistance, and other humanitarian response in Mexico Operation are maintained.

UNHCR data collection exercises follow UNHCR standards. Global data standards and where appropriate, country‑specific common data standards are adopted by UNHCR and partners.

4. Qualifications and Experience

a. Education

• Completion of bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Demography, Geography, Information Technology, Data Visualization & Graphic Design or any related field combined with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience.

OR

• Completion of secondary education with post‑secondary training/certificate in Data Science, Statistics, Demography, Information Technology, Data Visualization & Graphic Design or any related field and a minimum of four (4) years of relevant work experience.

b. Work Experience

Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience combined with a bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Demography, Geography, Information Technology, Data Visualization & Graphic Design or any related field.

OR

Minimum of four (4) years of relevant work experience (secondary education with post‑secondary training/certificate in Data Science, Statistics, Demography, Information Technology, Data Visualization & Graphic Design or any related field).

Desirable

• Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign.
• Demonstrated quantitative and analytical skills applied to reporting client‑oriented scenarios.
• Experience with handling confidential data and demonstrating understanding of data collection methodologies including mobile applications (e.g. ActivityInfo, KoBo Toolbox, ODK Collect).
• Knowledge of web design and software development.
• Knowledge of current GIS software (ArcGIS, Google Earth, QGIS).
• Ability to formulate IM‑related technical requirements and operating procedures.

Key Competencies

• Experience with relevant processing software, ideally R.
• Proficiency in Power BI.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
• Fluency in Spanish and working knowledge of English.

EEO Statement

Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on the grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity. This position does not require a functional clearance.

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Vacancy

1

Remote

No