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For every child, hope

The Division of Data, Analytics, Planning and Monitoring (DAPM) was established in 2019 to drive decision making and organizational learning, improve effectiveness and achievement of results of UNICEF and its partners to realize the rights and improve the life of every child. DAPM promotes the use of data, analytics, planning and monitoring, and related aspects of strategic country programme management, to achieve transformative impact for children.

The Division is responsible for driving, shaping and guiding UNICEF’s evidence-informed analysis, corporate and country planning, programme implementation and related risk management, monitoring, knowledge management and organizational performance. As such, DAPM enables the organization to deliver on results in a more coherent manner, based on agile and contextualized programming processes, and on data, evidence, and analytics, as well as the application of human-rights based and results-based approaches.

Within DAPM, the Programme Effectiveness Team (PET) leads, regulates and coordinates the development and issuance of organization-wide policies, procedures, standards, guidance, systems, tools and platforms to strengthen programme effectiveness across all contexts, including programme planning, implementation and related risk management, safeguarding, monitoring, organizational performance, knowledge management, at all levels. In doing so, PET engages with all divisions/offices across HQ as well as with all regional offices, UN agencies, funds and programmes, specialized agencies, other technical organizations and the UN Development Coordination Office.

The Organizational Performance unit plays a central role in advancing UNICEF’s strategic vision by driving performance management agenda at the country, regional, and global levels. This includes streamlining and strengthening annual reporting of results, simplification of systems and tools that provide real-time analytics for informed decision making and results-based management. Additionally, the unit leads on increasing transparency to stakeholders, including beneficiaries and donors on how and where UNICEF’s resources leverage and achieve results for children.

Purpose for the job:

Under the supervision of Programme Manager (Data & Analytics), the incumbent will support UNICEF’s commitments to Transparency, particularly within the framework of International Aid Transparency Initiative. This role involves a broad range of responsibilities, including internal and external communications, knowledge management, data analysis, collation and compilation of financial and programme data.  Additionally, the incumbent will also manage the maintenance and enhancements of UNICEF Transparency Portal.

1. Coordinate the generation, review, and publication of UNICEF’s programmatic and financial data to IATI registry and subsequently to Transparency portal.
2. Ensure alignment with and application of principles outlined in the Information Disclosure Policy when augmenting data publications to meet IATI standards or to accommodate emerging donor stipulations regarding Information disclosure.
3. Facilitate internal coordination and communication for efficient management of inSight and Transparency working groups.
4. Ensure continuous communication, engagement, and feedback management in support of Unit’s work plan priorities

How can you make a difference? 

1. Ensure timely publication of comprehensive and high-quality IATI data including maximum alignment of our publication to the ATI index and other donor's requirements

• On a monthly basis, generate individual country, regional and HQ office-specific open data files using established protocols
• Undertake data validity checks using the IATI validator and ensure compliance of datasets to latest IATI version
• Publish the data files produced on the IATI’s registry and ensure data integrity is maintained in information subsequently published on open.unicef.org
• Manage maintenance of UNICEF’s Transparency portal and development of new features

2. Identify and use channels and resources that ensure proactive, continuous communication, effective engagement and feedback management

• Develop and execute effective communication plans to meet the needs of stakeholders
• Organize events, webinars and meetings to foster engagement and collaboration
• Prepare and regularly disseminate effective knowledge and advocacy products aimed at reaching UNICEF staff globally with engaging content and tools

3. Ensure completeness and accessibility of technical documents to advance unit’s workplan (e.g. VISION Systems (PS) Module and insight, including RAM)

• Provide technical user support as the need arises
• Complete writing tasks according to standards regarding clarity, conciseness, style and terminology
• Collaborate with other teams as the need arises for development and maintenance of documentation

4. Undertake preparatory and coordination work for key global workshops and governance groups (e.g. the insight Working Group and IATI Steering Committee)

• Facilitate preparatory, coordination and documentation work for key global workshops that relate to the Unit’s functions
• Maintain the schedule of meetings, and gather/distribute background materials
• Capture meeting decisions, track follow up actions and ensure timely sharing of relevant material

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

• Education: A university degree in business administration, information management, information technology, knowledge management, online communications management, or equivalent
• Work Experience: A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in information management, data analysis, and/or PM&E with the UN is required.
• Strong Desirables:
  • Knowledge and experience in public sector accounting principles (IPSAS) and Results Based Management
  • Knowledge and experience in any Enterprise Resource Planning systems and Business Intelligence Solutions
  • Good understanding of UNICEF’s data landscape and information architectureStrong Desirables:
  • Strong ability to work with others, balancing communication, co-ordination and support functions
  • Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official 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 

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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.

In this role, you will collaborate with colleagues across multiple locations. For effective collaboration, we encourage flexible working hours that accommodate different time zones while prioritizing staff wellbeing.

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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