Early Warning and Information Management Specialist

About the role

Plan International is seeking an Early Warning and Information Management Specialist to strengthen its capacity to anticipate, monitor and respond to humanitarian emergencies. The specialist will design and coordinate early warning systems, conduct risk analysis and manage information flows across programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain an early warning and risk analysis framework for humanitarian and resilience programmes.
• Create and manage a comprehensive information management system aligned with the organisation’s Information Management Strategy.
• Liaise with internal teams and external partners to ensure effective information sharing and records management.
• Produce infographic analyses and evidence‑based recommendations for emergency teams and senior management.
• Prepare emergency status reports, including response updates, needs assessments and preliminary damage evaluations.
• Support the evaluation, development and maintenance of electronic document and records management systems.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Communication, Disaster Management or a related field.
• Minimum five years of experience in the NGO sector or equivalent experience in early warning and/or information management within humanitarian settings.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain effective information management and database systems that inform programme progress and design.

Required skills