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For every child, Results.

UNICEF is implementing the expansion of the cooperation Programme agreed with the Government of Niger to better contribute to address national priorities and emerging needs faced by the most vulnerable children. This expansion of the Programme is being implemented through technical cooperation, capacity building, supply delivery, and communication and advocacy strategies aiming to strengthen national capacity in the areas of Health & Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Protection, Education and Social policy.

How can you make a difference? 

Under the supervision of HPM Specialist, the purpose of the job is to support sector information systems to produce disaggregated data as required to fill reporting needs and evidenced-based decisions to support programme performance monitoring in development and emergency situations.  More specifically he/she will ensure situation monitoring and assessment, programme performance monitoring o, identify capacity needs and address the needs of information systems at sectorial level.  He/she will also support stakeholders at central, decentralized, and community levels to use the information generated to make informed decisions for daily management of issues related programme interventions.

Key functions, accountabilities, and related duties/tasks:

1. Data collection and management

• Daily, the Information Management Officer would be expected to collect, collate, and store results and data from the field in a centralized database. The Information Management Officer, under the supervision of the HPM specialist will ensure regular data collection and analysis for real-time monitoring of performance indicators in development and emergency context.

• Maintain a database and dashboard to track core performance indicators, analyze trends and provide detailed feedback to the sections.

• Provide quality assurance of situational and periodic performance reports. Provide data analysis on survey data and other data received. Use this data to support the preparation of regular reports, including the Situation Report for the Niger Humanitarian response, donor proposals, periodic performance reports and programme analysis as needed.

• Provide Information Management services to support population data management, including population estimation, information flows from established systems and movement tracking.

• With IM colleagues in UNICEF, clusters, and partners supports an IM network as part of emergency preparedness and risk-informed programming. Attend inter-cluster IM meetings.

• Provide technical support to the strengthening of routine information management systems.

• Provide technical guidance on information and knowledge management systems to promote the use of evidence to inform policy and decision-making.

2. Capacity building

The Information Management Officer is expected to build the capacity of staff and partners to collect, clean, analyze and use data for evidence-informed programming.

• Support the teams in the analysis of data and information and perform data quality and consistency control, ensuring harmonization of humanitarian performance monitoring with the regular programme.
• Develop and implement capacity building plans around data and information management, monitoring, and innovative, creative, and effective ways of data gathering, analysis, and visualization for UNICEF staff and partners as required.

3. Data Visualiaztion

• Prepare visuals and infographics as requested, including geospatial maps.
• Develop snapshots and infographics for internal and external purposes, develop maps to support UNICEF’s and partners’ programming and performance monitoring, and build the capacity of staff and partners to collect, record, collate and analyze data.
• Leverage Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for map production and spatial data management.

4. Support assessments and monitoring, including the development of tools for data collection and processing

• Support assessments and monitoring, including the development of tools for data collection and data entry, review, and support procedures for regular programme interventions and joint assessments in line with UNICEF's Core Commitments for Children (CCC) in Humanitarian Action and provide capacity building on quality data collection that is in line with CCCs and humanitarian principles notably to programme staff.
• Regularly participate in the implementation of monitoring missions as required, gathering information to be included in reports.

5. Knowledge management and document archiving

• Maintain an archive electronically of useful tools, information, studies, publications, etc.
• Provide technical support to the documentation of lessons learned from programme interventions in the field.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• First University Degree in the relevant field in statistics, mathematics, computer science or a related area- such as information systems, information and communication technology, geographic sciences, engineering is required.
• Another quantitative field is highly desirable.
• Education in other areas will be considered with proven and relevant professional work experience.
• 2 years of relevant professional experience, in the field of data and information management systems and data analysis is required.
• Proven technical experience in the development and use of innovative technology, particularly in the areas of data, humanitarian performance monitoring, use of mobiles and open source, and training in the related field is highly desirable.
• Knowledge and experience in using Adobe, ArcGIS/QGIS and PowerBI are required.
• Experience in developing questionnaire using Kobo Collect (xls form) is required.
• Experience in database development, data visualization, and spatial mapping using Python and the Django framework is required.
• Proven experience in using R/Shiny is an asset.
• Fluency in French is required. Knowledge English, another official UN language or a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

• Builds and maintains partnerships (1)
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (1)
• Drive to achieve results for impact (1)
• Innovates and embraces change (1)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)
• Thinks and acts strategically (1)
• Works collaboratively with others (1)

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. 

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

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