Information Management Technical Officer

Job Title: Information Management Technical Officer
Opening: 1 position
Location: Rasuwa (seconded to the District Administration Office – DAO)
Duration: 31 March (with possibility of extension)
Start date: November 1st, 2026
Reports to: Project Manager

Introduction

People in Need (PIN) is a non-governmental, non-profit, international organisation founded in the Czech Republic in 1992. PIN arrived in Nepal as part of a humanitarian response to the April 25, 2015 earthquake. Since its inception in Nepal, PIN has had a strong role advocating and addressing the needs of marginalised populations. This includes people who live in geographically remote areas of Nepal, people who are from historically marginalised ethnic groups, and those marginalised because of their age and/or gender identity (women and girls). PIN has also supported Nepal’s post-earthquake reconstruction efforts, ensuring that the most vulnerable people are not left behind with resilience (focused on shelter and resettlement) and inclusive education programming. PIN-Nepal is strongly committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, including persons with disabilities, in line with its safeguarding framework and child protection policy. The Information Management Officer will support the Project Manager/Humanitarian Manager in ensuring the timely, quality and accountable delivery of data management to flood-affected communities in Rasuwa.

The position will provide technical support to the DAO–Rasuwa, as well as coordination and programme support throughout the response and recovery process. Key responsibilities will include conducting needs assessments, supporting activity planning from recovery through reconstruction, engaging with relevant stakeholders, monitoring programme activities, documenting progress and lessons learned, preparing reports, and coordinating closely with humanitarian stakeholders and relevant government authorities.

The post holder will ensure that activities are implemented in accordance with organisational policies, donor requirements, humanitarian principles, and relevant technical and quality standards.

Scope of Work

The Information Management Technical Officer, under the supervision of the Programme Manager, will be seconded to the DAO – Rasuwa to provide technical support for the development and management of information systems related to geohazard assessment, recovery, and reconstruction. This role involves coordinating with DAO, NDRRMA, Province authorities, local authorities, and system development agencies to update and share municipal response to recovery data with the shelter and other relevant clusters. The Officer will also lead the creation of information products such as reports, maps, infographics, and national-level outputs like situation reports and bulletins, ensuring their effective dissemination. Additionally, the role includes maintaining and updating relevant content on websites, facilitating strong communication and information-sharing mechanisms among stakeholders, and delivering capacity-building support to Local, government agencies and partners for effective data access and analysis.

All PIN staff agree to:

• Comply with all relevant PIN policies, Country Program Policies, and guidelines related to their position.
• Show a strong commitment to the inclusion of all groups within Nepal and dedication to PIN Nepal’s Inclusion Guidelines.
• Strive for quality in all aspects of their work and ensure the highest quality performance of the Country Program.
• Maintain a positive attitude and promote a professional & productive working environment across all staff, departments, and among all of PIN’s partners.
• Adhere to PIN Code of Conduct and key policies including Anti-Corruption Policy, Child Protection Policy and Safeguarding Policy.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with DAO and provide technical assistance for the design, development, pilot, use, and maintenance of information management systems for Response, assessment, recovery, and reconstruction.
• Facilitate prompt coordination with the DAO, NDRRMA, Provincial, local authorities, and the development agency to update municipal DAO and LGs assessment data within the system, and consistently share updates with the relevant agencies.
• Prepare national/provincial/district/local level information products, reports, maps, and other outputs. Lead to develop project related infographics. Coordinate with DAO to produce and disseminate national-level information products like situation reports, bulletins, IECs, etc.
• Maintain and update timely various information on the website, such as contact lists, meeting calendars, meeting minutes, reports, etc
  Provide capacity-building and technical assistance to enable DAO, Local agencies, and partner organisations to effectively access, utilise, and analyse information and related products. Ensure building and maintaining strong information sharing, communication, and dissemination mechanisms among POs, Cluster, local authorities, NDRRMA and other humanitarian actors in coordination with DAO.

Required Competencies, Skills and Experiences

Minimal requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required in information management, Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited academic institution would be a plus.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a similar position or similar field.
• Experience working with government is preferred.
• Experience in the humanitarian data assessment process, disaster recovery and reconstruction guidelines, information management, and system development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of ArcGIS/ QGIS, Relational Database Management System (RDBMS), and Software development tools.
• Advanced knowledge in MS Office, especially Advanced Excel and access.
• Knowledge in graphic design and infographics
• Understanding of accountability towards beneficiary privacy and data protection.
• Experience in relationship management with partner organisations and other key players, including government officials at provincial and local levels.
• Knowledge in programming languages (Design and Development)
• Fluency in English and Nepali languages
• Strong critical thinking and ability to self-initiate
• Nepali typing skills are a plus

Behaviour competencies

• Results orientation
• Initiating action and change
• Ability and willingness to learn
• Teamwork, interpersonal skills
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Analytical skills, sound judgement
• Flexible, proactive approach
• Gender and cultural sensitivity
• Handling sensitive data

How to apply:

If you are interested in this position, send us your CV and short cover letter via our application form by Tuesday, October 27, 2026 and click the link for more details HERE.
Please note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and the vacancy will be closed when filled.

People in Need is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct and is committed to promoting the welfare of children and adults with whom People in Need involves. People in Need expects all staff to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need’s code of conduct and key policies (available at: https://www.peopleinneed.net/key-policies-4142gp). People in Need Staff will undertake the appropriate level of training. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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