General
Description of assignment title
Multisectoral data management officer
Assignment country
Ethiopia
Expected start date
05/01/2025
Sustainable Development Goal
6. Clean water and sanitation
Volunteer category
National UN Volunteer Specialist
Host entity
UNICEF
Type
Onsite
Duration
12 months (with possibility of extension)
Number of assignments
1
Duty stations
Addis Ababa
Details
Mission and objectives
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized. We believe that nurturing and caring for children are the cornerstones of human progress. UNICEF was created with this purpose in mind – to work with others to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease and discrimination place in a child’s path. We advocate for measures to give children the best start in life, because proper care at the youngest age forms the strongest foundation for a person’s future. UNICEF is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. It is guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child and strives to establish children’s rights as enduring ethical principles and international standards of behaviour towards children. UNICEF provides long-term humanitarian and developmental assistance to children and mothers in 190 countries through country programmes and National Committees. UNICEF works to protect the rights of every child in Ethiopia.
Context
Ethiopia is situated in the Horn of Africa and is the second most populous country on the continent with an estimated population of 115 million. It borders six African countries: Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan, and covers 1,104,300 square kilometers. Approximately 85 percent of the population lives in rural areas. Ethiopia represents a melting pot of ancient cultures with Middle Eastern and African cultures evident in the religious, ethnic, and language composition of its people. Over the past two years, children and their families across Ethiopia faced multiple and complex emergencies, such as the conflict in northern Ethiopia and the drought, which resulted in millions of people in need of urgent humanitarian assistance. UNICEF has programmes in Child Protection, WASH, Health, Nutrition, Social Policy, and Education and serves over 15 million children in Ethiopia. For the different projects implemented under the country program, UNICEF generates rigorous evidence for management and learning and conducts formative research to contribute to data strengthening. In this regard, compilation, synchronization, and triangulation of data from multiple sources are done in a real-time while conducting multilayered data cleaning and verification. For this UNICEF has an online data management platform that integrates and displays project progress information on a common dashboard for tracking implementation. Data that is continuously uploaded from the field is displayed on a common dashboard for management response and creating accountability after passing different validation processes. Hence, recruitment of national UNV is urgently needed to fill a critical human resource gap to address increasing data management needs, and ensure the fulfilment of UNICEF’s role and accountabilities to affected populations. The recruitment of the data management UNV at the National level is required for better data access, collection, validation, verification, management response, accountability, monitoring, and reporting.
Task description
Under the supervision of the Multisectoral project coordinator, the data management UNV provides assistance throughout the multisectoral project and other UNICEF projects. S/he will apply theoretical and technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing, and presenting technical programme information to support the development and formulation of the Programme within the Country office, while learning organizational rules, regulations, and procedures. The main responsibilities are: • Support an online real-time data management development process through consultation with other sections. • Support routine data collection and updating it on the data management system. • Extract data from UNICEF’s internal and partners’ management information system and update it on the data management/monitoring system. • Relate up with MIS developing consultants and program section on data warehouse development. • Technical and operational support to programme federal ministries, regional bureaux, woredas, NGOs …and many others. • Networking and partnership building with stakeholders. • Innovation, knowledge management, and capacity building. Specific Responsibilities: • Solicit information and collect sector data, consolidate, compile, analyze, verify, and synthesize information and data • Coordinate, facilitate, and provide training. • Support documentation, review, and sharing. • Track progress and implementation and ensure the monitoring dashboard is up to date. • Assist in preparing the required documentation and materials to facilitate programme review. • Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises and sectoral reviews with government and other partners and prepare minutes and reports on results for follow-up action by UNICEF and other stakeholders. • Undertake field visits, and exchange information with partners and stakeholders to assess progress. • Apply innovative approaches and promote good practices to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable multisectoral data collection for decision support.
Eligibility criteria
Age
18 – 80
Required experience
3 years
Nationality
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
Assignment requirements
Relevant experience
3 years
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required Amharic, Level: Fluent, Desirable
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Environmental health, Public Health, WASH, and Social Sciences, or a related field is required. • Knowledge of computer systems and MS applications- excellent understanding of basic social sector programs- Health, WASH, Nutrition, CP & Education, and the related data sources. • Experience working in government bureaus and a good understanding of the Health and Education MIS, and Child Protection Information Management System Plus (CPIMS+, and familiarity with data acquiring processes from government systems)
Competencies and values
• Works Collaboratively with others • Builds and Maintains Partnerships • Innovates and Embraces Change • Thinks and Acts Strategically • Drive to achieve impactful results. • Accountability • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management
Skills and experience
• Excellent data analysis and data presentation skills • Good oral and written skills; good drafting, formulation, and reporting skills. • Excellent computer skills • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including local government and community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of data. • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel. • Understanding of data sensitivity • Proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications, email, and Internet office technology equipment. • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines. • Interest in UNICEF’s work, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN system.
Area(s) of expertise
Crisis and emergency response, Development programmes, Education
Driving license
–
Other information
Living conditions and remarks
Addis Ababa is the capital of Ethiopia, located in the country’s geographical centre. It is the largest city in Ethiopia and plays a central role in political, economic, and symbolic contexts. Addis Ababa is among the fastest-growing cities in Africa and serves as a hub for the nation’s transportation network, which includes an international airport. The city hosts many of Ethiopia’s service industries, such as banking, insurance, and publishing. Addis Ababa has a subtropical highland climate, with precipitation varying considerably throughout the year. The city encompasses a complex mix of alpine climate zones, with temperature variations of up to 10 °C (18 °F), influenced by elevation and prevailing wind patterns. Addis Ababa boasts a rich and diverse culture inhabited by people from all over Ethiopia and various parts of Africa and the globe. This diversity is reflected in the city’s culture, a captivating blend of tradition and modernity. According to the UN security management system, Ethiopia’s security level is Level 3. While it is generally safe to walk alone during the day, it is advisable to take a taxi at night. Petty crimes such as pickpocketing can occur. Office facilities are located within the UNECA Compound, and the dress code is casual to smart, with occasional requirements for formal attire. As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. You can check full entitlements at the duty station at https://app.unv.org/calculator. The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service is available at https://explore.unv.org/cos.”
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Reasonable accommodation
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