About the opportunity
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) is seeking an Assistant Information Management Officer based in Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Working under the direct supervision of the Information and Database Management Officer and under the general authority of the Head of Office, the incumbent will provide technical support in data management, database maintenance, geospatial mapping, network and server administration, and communication equipment maintenance. The position is a local Temporary Appointment at the National Officer A (NOA) level for an initial duration of three months to support humanitarian coordination and epidemic response efforts in eastern DRC.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits applicable to UN National Officer (NOA) temporary appointments
- Professional experience within the UN system and emergency humanitarian coordination context
- Direct technical engagement with modern data collection tools, mapping platforms, and satellite communications hardware
Who can apply?
- Master's degree (BAC+5) in computer science, geography, information management, cartography, web design, or a related field; or a Bachelor's degree with relevant professional experience
- Minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in data collection, processing, database management, and analysis
- Experience in IT, network administration, and information communication technology with increasing responsibility
- Experience supporting humanitarian coordination structures, emergency response, or disease outbreak management is preferred
- Fluency in written and spoken French is required; working knowledge of English or local languages is an advantage
- Local recruitment status eligible for National Officer (NOA) positions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Required documents
- Online application submitted through the official candidate experience portal
- Updated professional CV or Personal History profile
- Copies of higher education degrees and relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, MCP, database certifications)
When to apply
- Application opening date: October 12, 2026
- Application closing date: October 19, 2026
How to apply
- Access the job posting on the official Oracle Candidate Experience portal for UNDP/UNOCHA
- Verify eligibility against the UN tiered recruitment guidelines
- Complete the candidate profile and upload required educational and professional credentials
- Submit the application before the explicit closing date of October 19, 2026
Additional information
- Contract duration is initially 3 months on a local Temporary Appointment (TA Local) status
- Duty station is Bunia, DRC, but may be relocated to other field sites based on operational needs
- The post falls under the National Officer (NOA) grade category
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Ideal for IT and information management professionals based in the DRC with strong experience in data tools like KoBo Toolbox and ODK
- Well-suited for candidates with a background in geographic information systems (GIS), mapping, and server network administration
- Strong fit for individuals experienced in emergency humanitarian coordination or health crisis response in eastern DRC
What should you think carefully about?
- Short contract duration of 3 months, requiring fast onboarding and immediate operational readiness
- Position is classified as a local National Officer role and restricted to national candidates in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Tight application timeline with a closing date set for October 19, 2026
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role offers an excellent short-term opportunity for information management specialists in the DRC to gain direct UN system experience, manage critical data systems in emergency response settings, and build technical credentials within UNOCHA.
Our take
Qualified DRC national candidates with strong data management, network administration, and GIS skills should apply promptly before the October 19 deadline, provided they are prepared for a short-term 3-month contract based in Bunia.
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