L’UNICEF recrute un Spécialiste des statistiques et du suivi (Analyse des données), Freetown, Sierra Leone

L’UNICEF recrute un Spécialiste des statistiques et du suivi (Analyse des données), Freetown, Sierra Leone

 

 

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, results

Please access UNICEF Sierra Leone information here and here

How can you make a difference?

Purpose of the Job:

The Statistics and Monitoring Specialist will provide technical support and advisory guidance to programme sections, field offices and partners to strengthen data systems (survey as well as administrative data), guidance to innovative methods for equity-focused real time situation analysis, to guide and sharpen programme strategy of UNICEF’s Country Programme; and support improving data policies including generating and advocating critical data gaps to support UNICEF’s evidence strategy. The incumbent will assist in the development of national capacities for producing evidence and analytics with special attention to the participation of government, community, and civil society stakeholders – and groups most at risk of being left behind. The incumbent will support the availability of quality and up-to-date, evidence, data and analysis on child deprivations and well-being, including relevant SDG indicators. S/he will support government agencies to be better equipped to generate and use new evidence for more inclusive and equitable decision-making and public debate.

This incumbent will also be a focal point for coordinating UNICEF Sierra Leone’s reporting to external data systems like CRAVE (UNICEF global database for statistics), in-country coordination as well as with the UNICEF HQ relating to SDG monitoring and reporting and other multi-country databases like maternal and child mortality, SDG index etc. plus technical oversight of large studies such as MICS. The person will also support the identification, documentation, validation and sharing of lessons learned and good practices within the Country Office and beyond.

Key Functions and Accountabilities

• Situation Monitoring and Assessment
• Planning and Strategy
• Improving Data Systems for Effective Monitoring of National State Programmes
• M&E Capacity Building.
• Innovation, knowledge management (KM) and capacity building.
• External Databases and its Coordination
• Networking with other UNICEF and UN Agencies

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

• An advanced university degree (master’s or higher) in social sciences, statistics, development studies, population studies, demography, planning or relevant field.
• A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in programme development and managing monitoring, research and evidence generation activities. Hands on Experience in field work including planning and conducting large scale surveys required.
• Knowledge of the national and global data systems including official statistical system is essential and the various programme related data bases, its challenges.
• At least one instance of exposure to emergency programming, including preparedness planning will be an asset. Active involvement in a humanitarian crisis response programme will be an asset.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of a local language is an asset.

Specific Technical Knowledge Required

• Knowledge of Monitoring and Research methodologies.
• Professional technical knowledge/expertise in Management of monitoring data collection process.
• Extensive, research design and management, follow-up on Recommendations and Dissemination of M&E results.
• Emerging international good practice in monitoring and survey methods, handing big data, data integration and use of IT for development of big MISs.

Common Technical Knowledge Required

• Professional technical knowledge/expertise in demography, statistics, and data management.
• Professional technical knowledge/expertise in Monitoring & Evaluation, evaluation Design, data analysis, and reporting.
• Professional technical knowledge/expertise in a range of different methodologies and approaches for research, monitoring and evaluation, including theories, standards and models, quantitative/qualitative/mixed methods, validity/reliability testing of data, data analysis and interpretation, and statistical inference methods.
• Gender equality, equity and diversity

Please access the full job here: Statistics and Monitoring (Data Analytics) Specialist NOC (2).pdf

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

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

 UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
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. 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.

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government 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.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.