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For every child, a fair chance

UNICEF has been an active partner of the Government of the Philippines and civil society in realizing the rights of every Filipino child, in line with priorities to achieve the SDGs. UNICEF efforts have been focused on the most vulnerable regions identified by the Government of the Philippines Development Plan, particularly in the regions of Visayas and Mindanao. To ensure that interventions are sustainable and scaled up, UNICEF will support both the national and local government units (LGUs) as the main instruments of delivering services and building systems. The level of engagement with government institutions will consider capacities, economies of scale and sector issues.

UNICEF Philippines has two offices. One office is based in Manila and a field office in Cotabato City, the second largest city in Mindanao, Southern Philippines, with some 300,000 population. The city is the regional administrative center of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and over 80 percent of the population is Muslim. Mindanao is both conflict-affected and prone to frequent earthquakes and typhoons.

Visit this link for more information on Philippine Country Office: https://www.unicef.org/philippines/

How can you make a difference?

The Nutrition Data and Information Management Officer (IM Officer) will support management and implementation of the UNICEF-supported components of the Philippines Multisectoral Nutrition Project (PMNP) particularly the activities related to project measurements and capacity building on strengthening the availability and quality of health and nutrition data. The IM Officer will provide management, technical, and administrative assistance throughout the PMNP programming process from development planning to implementation, coordination, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of project results. Under the supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, the IM Officer will work in close coordination and collaboration with the UNICEF PMNP Team (Manila and MFO), DOH-PMNP NPMO and RPMO Teams, DOH regional offices, Local Government Units, and relevant UNICEF program section teams, institutional contractors, and consultants.

The IM Officer will have the following Tasks and Responsibilities:

1. Strengthening availability and quality of health and nutrition data and information systems at national and subnation level.

• Provide management, technical, and coordination support in implementing the institutional contract engaged by UNICEF to: 1) conduct roll-out out trainings on data quality checks of selected PMNP indicators under FHSIS and OPT+ in PMNP project areas; 2) conduct post-training supportive supervision visits to ensure that the MLGU data on PMNP-related indicators under FHSIS have undergone data quality checks, and action plans to enhance quality of FHSIS and OPT+ data are implemented; 3) conduct TOT and roll-out training on the implementation of the Household Convergence Scorecard (HCSC) at regional and municipal levels; and 4) conduct post-training supportive supervision visits to provide coaching/mentoring support to LGUs in implementing the HCSC.
• Co-manage the Information Management (IM) consultants engaged to provide technical support in the implementation of data quality checks of PMNP-related indicators under FHSIS and OPT+, implementation of the HCSC, and other health and nutrition data-related activities at municipal and barangay levels.
• Update (as necessary) the PMNP Data Quality Check Tools and its corresponding training package considering inputs from roll-out trainings and actual utilization of the tools at the municipal and barangay levels.
• Participate as a resource person in capacity building activities on data quality checks, management, analysis, and use, to enhance the competencies of national and sub-national government partners, institutional contractor DQC team, and UNICEF IM consultants.
• Work closely and collaboratively with the UNICEF PMNP team, DOH NPMO Team, programme colleagues, LGU partners, and contractor to discuss technical, operational and implementation issues. Provide solutions, recommendations and/or alert appropriate colleagues/partners for appropriate intervention and/or decision-making.

2. Evidence-generation activities (i.e., assessments/studies and evaluation) for the PMNP

• Provide technical and coordination support in the conduct of the PMNP impact evaluation covering baseline, mid-line and endline evaluation activities.
• Provide technical and coordination support in the landscape analysis and nutrition situation assessment of the 275 PMNP municipalities, including the finalization of MLGU nutrition profile dashboards, and capacity building activities to enable MLGUs update such dashboard.
• Undertake field visits to monitor and assess the implementation of PMNP evidence-generation activities, including data quality assurance.
• Conduct analysis/data crunching using raw data from PMNP and other secondary data sources, as may be needed, by PMNP and Country Programme decision making, planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Support in the development of presentation, interpretation, and use of health and nutrition data (including data appreciation and advocacy) within UNICEF and with government partners at all levels.

3. UNICEF-PMNP planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and reporting

• Provide technical support in the development and updating of the UNICEF-PMNP results matrix, and the regular progress monitoring and reporting of the result indicators as input to PMNP project management, regular project accomplishment reviews with DOH and WB, semi-annual reporting of accomplishment, cross-sectoral coordination within UNICEF, news briefs/infographics on PMNP updates and accomplishments.
• Support the preparation of regular and mandated Country Programme/PMNP Project reports for management, donors, and partners to keep them informed of programme progress.
• Participate in planning and monitoring exercises, programme reviews and annual reviews within UNICEF and/or with the government and other counterparts to assess programmes/projects and to report on required action and interventions at the higher level of programme management.
• Conduct regular programme field visit/programmatic visits, and exchange information with partners and stakeholders to assess progress and provide technical support, take appropriate action to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for resolution; and report on critical issues, bottlenecks, and potential problems for timely action to achieve results.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  Nutrition Data and IM OfficerN-NOB TA_FINAL.pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

• Education: A university degree in one of the following fields is required: nutrition, public health, nutritional epidemiology, global/international health and nutrition, health/nutrition research, policy and/or management, health sciences, nutritional epidemiology, statistics, demography, or another data and health-related science field.

• Work Experience:

• At least A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in country, in one or more of the following areas: nutrition, public health, planning and management, maternal, infant and child health/nutrition care, information management, research, evaluation.
• Experience in health/nutrition programme/project development in a UN system agency or organization and background of working in emergencies are considered as assets.
• A mixed experience of field-level implementation support and strategic level engagement is considered as an asset.

• Skills (optional): High level of writing and communication skills. Advanced level of computer skills.

• Language Requirements: Fluency in English (verbal and written) and Filipino.

Desirables:

• Dynamic, independent, self-motivated, and well organized.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency. [Please do not remove this desirable; it should be present in all advertisements]

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are requested to complete an online candidate profile in http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/ by 12 November 2024. Only applications sent through the e-recruitment portal Job No. 576925 will be considered.

By applying through our Talent Management System (TMS) you agree to our privacy statement which is in line with the Philippines’ Data Privacy Act. You are strongly advised to read carefully through the privacy statement before submitting your application.

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…

(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

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.

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’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, 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.

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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