UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

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For every child, inclusion

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

How can you make a difference?

On 6h February 2023, there were two devastating earthquakes, measuring 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude, struck Pazarcık and Elbistan in Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye which affected  9.1M  people directly in the 11 most affected provinces (Adiyaman, Gaziantep, Kilis, Hatay, Malatya, Diyarbakir, Adana, Osmaniye, Kahramanmaraş, Şanlıurfa, and Elaziğ). These earthquakes are the largest to hit Türkiye in the last century, and the most significant to strike the country’s south-east region in hundreds of years. The collective death toll is now more than 50,000, with millions internally displaced after being forced from their damaged or destroyed homes. On 16 February, the international humanitarian community launched a Flash Appeal requesting US$1 billion to enable humanitarian partners to complement and support the government-led response over an initial three months. The humanitarian community has quickly mobilized to deliver a coordinated response, delivering life-saving aid and protection assistance to people in the most impacted locations.

UNICEF has been providing life-saving assistance to those affected by the earthquakes. UNICEF teams on the ground have been working with partners to distribute essential supplies such as critical health supplies, blankets, clothing, and safe drinking water and sanitation supplies, as well as continuing to provide safe spaces for children to play and recover from the traumatic events they have witnessed.

Purpose for the job:

Under the supervision of the Emergency Officer NOB and in close collaboration with Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Section and Monitoring Working group, the incumbent is responsible for coordinating information management (IM) and monitoring in Gaziantep Field Office (FO).

Summary of key functions/accountabilities and related duties/tasks:   

1. Information Management

• Support the programme sections in the FO and the UNICEF Monitoring WG, the Planning Monitoring and Evaluation (PME) section in assessing existing IM systems, identifying gaps in data management and strengthening them in line with the Country Programme monitoring and reporting needs.
• Support FO programme sections by providing technical IM support to national counterparts as well as partners in strengthening or developing IM systems in line with the Country Programme needs.
• Coordinate the development and/or strengthening of relevant information management tools for data collection, analysis and visualization to facilitate monitoring, reporting and decision-making in line with the Country Programme needs.
• Contribute to identify ways to strengthen and continuously improve relevant monitoring and information management systems within UNICEF, including through possible innovative approaches.
• Coordinate the deployment and/or management of new information management tools as relevant
• Support information management for the Child Protection and Education Working Groups of South East Türkiye, in close contact with members of the groups.
• Participate to inter-agency Info Management working groups / meetings in South East Türkiye.

2. Data Collection and Analysis

• Organize harmonized data collection and analysis for UNICEF programmes in South East Türkiye.
• Develop infographics and maps to support data analysis and communication of results achieved for children.
• Support the field office work to assess and document children’s vulnerabilities in South East Türkiye, in close coordination with PME section in Ankara. Through this work, support UNICEF’s work on advocacy as well as the development of new programmes / partnerships.
• Assist in formulating and providing regular inputs for UNICEF situation reports, as well as internal and donor reports.

3.  Monitoring

• Coordinate monitoring by UNICEF teams of all programmes implemented by the Field Office. Ensure a harmonized approach to data collection in the field across programmes and with multiple partners. Monitor the implementation of HACT programmatic visits and related recommendations.
• Support partners in South East Türkiye to develop monitoring frameworks with clear and harmonized indicators to enable data aggregation and comparison across programmes.
• Work in close collaboration with the PME section in Ankara to ensure a coherent and streamlined approach to field monitoring in line with the UNICEF national monitoring strategy.
• Act as focal point for the Field Office for evaluations of programmes in South East Türkiye managed by the PME section.

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of the administration which underpins UNICEF country office programme/project operations, including monitoring and evaluation processes.
• Strong organizational, planning, and prioritizing skills and abilities.
• High sense of confidentiality, initiative, and good judgment.
• Ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively manage the section’s material resources.
• Good analytical skills.
• Solid knowledge of MS Office software products is required (especially MS Excel, MS Power-point, MS Word)., and other UNICEF softwares such as SharePoint/OneDrive
• Ability to use data collection, analysis and visualization tools such as (Kobo Collect, Power BI and ArcGIS).

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: Social Sciences, International Relations, Government, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or another relevant technical field.
• Work Experience: One year of relevant professional work experience is required. Field work experience. Background/ familiarity with emergency
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Turkish is required.
  Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Desirables:

• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.

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 people 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.

UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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