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This post focuses on the collection, analysis and use of data to help connect analytics, monitoring and learning to support evidence-based programming and advocacy to accelerate results for children.

This post provides leadership, oversight and technical capacity for responsible collection and use of data within UNICEF and with its partners. The post will facilitate UNICEF’s custodianship and co-custodianship role for child-focused SDG indicators, and will help position UNICEF’s value proposition in data, in order to anchor children at the center of national planning and investments, policy making as well as monitoring of outcomes of programmes and results for children. It will provide technical support to Country Offices and country partners in their planning and implementation of data collection, management and analysis work to strengthen statistical and strategic analytical evidence on child rights issues in the EAP region to inform programming, and to monitor and assess progress towards achieving SDGs for children.

The incumbent will provide oversight for the management of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) and other household surveys, as well as the strengthening of administrative data systems.  The post will further support data governance to ensure that the seven principles of Responsible Data for Children, the Ethical Guidelines and Data Protection Policy, and the Quality Framework, are applied to data initiatives at the regional and country levels.

The Data and Analytics Manager will also contribute to cross-country and global networking and learning on data for children, monitoring child-focused SDG and child rights indicators. The incumbent will also leverage partnerships with national statistical systems and Regional Economic Commission, and support building alliances with other development partners to provide timely generation and use of data, analysis and investments into national development plans and processes.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

Data strategy

• Provide guidance, oversight, quality assurance and coordination support in conceptualizing and operationalizing strategies for UNICEF Country Offices to have quality and up-to-date data to monitor the progress of child rights, SDGs and the equity-focused agenda.
• In coordination and collaboration with EAPRO sections, T4D and country offices, develop strategies, tools and systems that optimize the use of digital technology to enhance data collection, data management and dissemination to improve availability of data and promote data use for programming and decision-making.
• In coordination with HQ, country offices, PFP and EAPRO Partnership Manager, support the mobilization of resources for data for children, including for the implementation of surveys, analyses, and research.

Data collection

• Provide technical, quality assurance and coordination support to country offices and their partners for planning, designing, and implementing data collection for key socio-economic indicators related to children, including household surveys (MICS, DHS etc.).

Data analysis

• In coordination with EAPRO sections, HQ, UN agencies and other partners, lead or contribute to the design and implementation regional analyses and studies, further analyses of child-related data to provide a on progress towards the SDGs and goals for children, with a focus on strengthening evidence-based and equity focused advocacy, policies, and programmatic action
• Manage the process to ensure data from surveys as well as other sources feed into the EAP Data for Children Dashboard and lead the process to develop analytical products.

Capacity development

• In partnership with the United Nations Social and Economic Commission for Asia and Pacific (ESCAP), other UN agencies and with national statistical institutions, conduct capacity building of UN staff and national partners to strengthen data mining, analysis, research, and statistical literacy, including the management of surveys, censuses, and other child-related data collection initiatives to contribute to results for children.
• Provide technical guidance and capacity building support to country offices and national partners in the use of appropriate data collection and monitoring tools and methodologies to assess progress towards sustainable development and other commitments for children. Ensure documentation, knowledge exchange and reporting on child right deprivations and child-focused SDG indicators.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: SJD Data and Analytics Manager P4.pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

Education: An advance degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Demography, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Development Studies or other relevant technical field with strong quantitative training is required.

Experience:

• A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience, at national and/or international levels, in advanced statistics, data collection, data analysis, data science, monitoring and evaluation that are relevant for children.
• Familiarity with the use and limitations of data collection methods, including large-scale household surveys, administrative data systems and programme monitoring systems
• Demonstrated ability in data analysis
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills especially in communicating complex information and concepts to non-specialist audiences
• Experience in data visualizations and tools an asset
• Proven ability to work with a range of stakeholders (regional, country, development and humanitarian)
• Proven ability to work under tight deadlines and drive for results

 Language Requirements: Fluency in English (verbal and written) is required. Knowledge of another UN Language is considered an asset.

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 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 measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

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. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will 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 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 qualified candidates 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.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

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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