United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund Monitoring (Data) Specialist Jobs in Nigeria
United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund Monitoring (Data) Specialist Jobs in Nigeria
How Can You Make a Difference?Under the supervision of the Planning and Monitoring Manager, the Monitoring (Data) Specialist will provide technical and advisory support to programme sections, field offices, and partners (including the government) to strengthen data systems (sample surveys as well as routine programme monitoring data) and innovative methods for equity-focused real-time situation analysis and will guide and sharpen UNICEF’s Country Programme.
The Monitoring (Data) Specialist will support improving data policies, including identifying and advocating to plug critical data gaps for children in Nigeria.
This position is also a focal point for coordinating Office reporting to global UNICEF databases relating to SDG monitoring and reporting and other multi-country databases like maternal and child mortality, nutrition, hunger index, SDG index, etc.
Summary of Key Functions / Accountabilities
Situation Monitoring and Assessment
Data collection, analysis, use, and dissemination
Evidence-based Programme Planning and Strategy
M&E Capacity Building
Coordination and Networking
Requirements
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:
Advanced University Degree in Social Sciences, Satistics, Development Studies, Population Studies, Demography, Planning, or relevant field required.
A minimum of Five (5) years of relevant professional work experience in programme development and managing monitoring, research, and evaluation activities. Hands-on experience in fieldwork, including planning and conducting large-scale surveys required.
Knowledge of the national and global data systems, including official statistical systems, is essential, and the various programme-related databases and its challenges is desired.
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.
Technical Competencies
Specific Technical Knowledge & Competencies Required:
Knowledge of Rights and Results-based Management, Monitoring, and Evaluation.
Professional technical knowledge/expertise in facilitating participatory planning and monitoring processes, programme reviews, and documenting lessons learned.
Emerging international good practice in monitoring and evaluation partnerships.
Common Technical Knowledge Required:
Professional technical knowledge/expertise in demography, statistics, and data management.
Professional technical knowledge/expertise in the methodology of M&E,
including theories, standards, and models, quantitative/qualitative/mixed methods, validity/reliability testing of data, data analysis and interpretation, and statistical inference methods.
Professional technical knowledge/expertise in Activity Monitoring & Evaluation, Evaluation Design, data analysis, and reporting.
Gender equality and diversity awareness
Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced:
Professional/technical knowledge/expertise in Team Management, Coaching & Training.
Mastery of UNICEF’s M&E policies and procedures.
Latest programme monitoring and evaluation theory, methodology, technology, and tools.
Understanding of UN Mission and system, current key UN topics; and the International Code of Conduct
Understanding of UNICEF Mission Statement and UNICEF Guiding Principles.
UNICEF policies, and strategies promoting and supporting gender equality and diversity
UNICEF strategic framework for partnerships and collaborative relationships
Core Competencies:
Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
Works Collaboratively with others (2)
Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)
Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
Drive to achieve impactful results (2)
Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)
Nurtures, Leads, and Manages People (1)
Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund Monitoring (Data) Specialist Jobs in Nigeria
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