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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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In Nigeria, UNICEF works in a complex humanitarian and development setting to fulfill and protect children's rights in partnership with the government, civil society, children, and families.  UNICEF Nigeria is one of the largest UNICEF Country Offices globally - click the link to learn more about UNICEF in Nigeria: https://www.unicef.org/nigeria/

Background:

UNICEF’s core mission is to advocate for the rights of every child, with a focus on equity and reaching the most disadvantaged children and families. This commitment is aligned with UNICEF’s equity strategy, which emphasizes ensuring that every child has the opportunity to survive, develop, and reach their full potential without discrimination.

In Nigeria, the COVID-19 pandemic and increasing insecurity has exposed and exacerbated systemic weaknesses within the social protection systems, highlighting the critical need for strengthened social protection mechanisms. The Government of Nigeria, guided by the National Social Protection Policy (NSPP) and the Medium-Term National Development Plan (2021 – 2025), is committed to advancing social protection for all. However, challenges such as low expenditure, weak institutional capacities, and complex administrative mechanisms persist.

UNICEF is committed to supporting the Government of Nigeria in addressing these challenges through system strengthening, shock-responsive social protection, and resource mobilization, with a focus on improving the coverage and impact of social protection programs for children.

How can you make a difference?

PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

Under the direct guidance of the Chief, Social Policy, the Social Policy Specialist (Data Management) will provide critical technical support to UNICEF Nigeria’s Social Policy Section in managing and integrating data essential for the successful implementation of both development and humanitarian programs. The role involves establishing and maintaining robust data management practices, ensuring seamless integration of data within the management information system, and safeguarding the sensitive information of vulnerable populations.

Key responsibilities include managing large volumes of data related to program beneficiaries, ensuring data security and privacy, and providing technical guidance to the Government of Nigeria in the review and development of the National Social Register.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Data Management and Integration:

• Manage and analyze large volumes of data related to the implementation of social protection programs
• Ensure data is accurately integrated into the management information system to inform program decisions and strategies
• Develop and maintain data management protocols to ensure data security, privacy, and integrity, particularly within the context of humanitarian programming.

2.HOPE Platform Implementation:

• Support the implementation of the HOPE digital platform within humanitarian programs to manage sensitive beneficiary data.
• Ensure the platform mitigates risks associated with data misuse, discrimination, and harm to beneficiaries
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the HOPE platform in managing beneficiary data and protecting their rights

3. Monitoring and Reporting:

• Regularly monitor data quality and consistency across programs and ensure compliance with UNICEF’s data management standards.
• Prepare and present data-driven reports to support UNICEF’s advocacy and programmatic efforts.
• Provide timely and accurate data insights to inform the design, implementation, and evaluation of social protection initiatives

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: TOR for NOC_ Social Policy ( Data management) NCO_Aug 2024,TA.docx

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

An advanced university degree in social sciences, statistics, data management, public policy or a related field.

A minimum of five years of professional experience in data management, analysis and integration within social protection or related fields, preferably with experience in a humanitarian context. 

Proficiency in data management software and tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS, R, Stata).

Experience with digital platforms for managing sensitive data, particularly in complex and fragile contexts.

Knowledge of the social protection landscape in Nigeria is highly desirable.

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of the major Nigeria local Languages is of added value

Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset.

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)

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (2)

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact (2)

(4) Innovates and embraces change (2)

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)

(6) Thinks and acts strategically (2)

(7) Works collaboratively with others (2)

(8) Nurtures, leads and manages people (2)

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.

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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