Unicef recrute Data Visualization Specialist (Consultancy), Cameroun

BACKGROUND

Though Cameroon is politically stable, the country continues to face three concurrent and often overlapping humanitarian emergencies, including an ongoing nutrition crisis in the North and Far North, internal displacement and continued influx of refugees from Central African Republic in the East and Adamawa regions and from Nigeria in the Far North. As a result, Cameroon has been hosting refugees and asylum-seekers from both CAR and Nigeria since the last few years and as of July 2016 the country had more than 324,000 refugees; nearly 260,000 are refugees from CAR and more than 65,000 refugees from Nigeria. As of June 2016, IDP population was estimated at more than 190,000, among them 83% directly caused by the conflict. The situation represents a huge challenge for local administrations and communities, making it critical to provide emergency support and meeting the basic needs of children from refugee and host communities.

OBJECTIVE

A data revolution is underway in the humanitarian sector. New technologies are leading to an exponential increase in the volume and types of data available, creating unprecedented possibilities for supporting UNICEF’s humanitarian action in Cameroon. UNICEF Cameroon will have increased demands – and opportunities- for the use of data. The objective is to tap into the revolution obtaining more and better data to support humanitarian action in favour of Education, Child Protection, Health, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Nutrition in Cameroon. The purpose of this consultancy is to set up data visualization platforms for UNICEF Cameroon, reflecting UNICEF’s interventions in 4 regions of Cameroon (Far North, North, East and Adamawa regions), as well as vulnerabilities and needs of children living in these areas. It also includes the creation of interactive maps, charts and factsheets that will support UNICEF’s evidence-based programming, resource mobilization and communication activities, and training of UN staff and partners on data visualization.

ACTIVITIES

Under the guidance of the Emergency Communication Specialist, the consultant will support UNICEF Cameroon to design and implement data visualization strategies and tools nbvv. The consultant will establish a new strategy for data collection and management, and set up data visualization platforms, using the most advanced technologies (Google Fusion and other data visualization tools), in collaboration with partners (national/international NGOs, Government). The consultant will create visualizations for vulnerability & needs of the affected population (in terms of education, health, HIV/AIDS, child protection, nutrition, WASH) in the Far North, North, East and Adamawa regions of Cameroon. The consultant will also produce a detailed mapping of UNICEF’s humanitarian response and service delivery for children in these regions, with the aim to clearly communicate project results to target audiences, with special focus on donors. The consultant will create visualizations using maps, statistical representations, plots, information graphics, tables, and charts, all generated through Google Fusion and other softwares. The visualizations should make complex data analysis accessible, understandable and usable by different users. The consultant will also train UNICEF’s designated staff so they can use data visualization applications such as Google Fusion autonomously after the end of the consultancy.

 

DELIVERABLES	TIME FRAME	PAYMENT
·        short strategy document to adapt existing information management approaches for collecting, analysing and visualizing data on UNICEF’s humanitarian activities across the 4 regions of intervention.	5 days
·        implementation of the strategy in Maroua, set up new standards for data management and train UNICEF’s staff and partners on data management & visualization, Google fusion and other big data management tools. This mission should cover the Far North and North regions.	15 days	30%
·        implementation of this strategy in Bertoua, set up new standards for data management and train UNICEF’s staff and partners on data management & visualization, Google fusion and other big data management tools. This mission should cover the East and Adamawa regions.	10 days	20%
·        Set up a Google Fusion interface for UNICEF in Cameroon, use Google Fusion mapping for map production and geographic data management;	2 days	10%
·        Produce a series of 12 real-time interactive maps on Google Fusion (2 for each component of the humanitarian response) that will help visualize data collected during the field missions and specific data provided by UNICEF HQs and other UN agencies involved in the humanitarian response in Cameroon, (OCHA, UNHCR, UNDP, UNFPA); produce interactive charts (generated through Google Fusion) for all the components of UNICEF’s humanitarian intervention; produce a series of 14 fact sheets to present all the data in a simple, comprehensive and visual way. Maps, charts and fact sheets should be customizable by UNICEF staff in Cameroon after the consultancy ends.	12 days	25%
·        Train UNICEF Fundraising, Communication and M&E staff in Yaounde on big data management, Google Fusion and other data visualization tools.	3 days	15%
·        Develop a short handbook on data management and visualization that will be used by UNICEF’s staff as a guide for further data operations.	3 days	10%

QUALIFICATIONS, SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AND ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES

• An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent), in information management, statistics, communication,
• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible work experience in data management & visualization with international NGOs and/or UN agencies;
• Strong experience using Google Fusion (required) and similar software (desirable);
• Ability, to search, select and analyse complex information coming from various sources;
• Proven ability to communicate complex data using visual interfaces;
• Excellent training & communication skills;
• Familiarity with graphic design fundamentals, including branding work; Data journalism experience is an asset;
• Experience working with a diverse team and being able to parse through large amounts of information in order to create simplified data visualization products required;
• Experience working in Africa is an asset;
• Excellent command of English, working knowledge of French required

CONDITIONS OF WORK

• Office space will be provided in Yaounde, Bertoua and Maroua
• Transport to/from Yaounde will be managed by the Consultant
• Transport to/from Yaounde to the sub-offices in Maroua and Bertoua will be organized by UNICEF
• The Consultant will have to bring his/her own laptop and mobile phone

 

Presentation of offers.

The candidate should present separate Technical and Financial offers.

 

The technical Offer will include:

• A detailed CV and cover letter. CV should include list of skills, softwares and equipment that will be used during the consultancy.
• 3 examples of data visualization products (maps, fact sheets, charts) created by the candidate (can be soft copies or links to existing websites)
• A short text (2 pages maximum) describing how the candidate will work to help maximize the use of data in UNICEF’s humanitarian action in Cameroon.
• A technical assessment will be conducted to evaluate the technical expertise of the consultant

 

The Financial Offer will contain the following information:

• Fee for services to be provided – based on the deliverables in the Terms of Reference
• Wherever possible, indicate the itemized cost of the travel (air tickets etc) if an international consultation, and subsistence costs for your stay in the country.

Your financial offer will be complete and will take into account all the costs necessary to carry out the deliverables mentioned above. UNICEF will not be liable for any costs other than those included in your financial offer for this work