Overview
For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favouritism. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, nutrition, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfil 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.Job DescriptionUnder the direct supervision of the Chief of Kano Field office, the incumbent is accountable for the management and implementation of areas of responsibility under this post.
The primary function of this post is to improve the innovative monitoring, collation and analysis of UNICEF programme results, with particular focus on convergence and through use of technology, towards achievement of UNICEF's organizational priorities and strategies at community, LGA, and state levels.
The post will improve the relevance, quality, availability and use of data and contextual information on children and women throughout UNICEF and externally.
The post will support with coordination and dissemination of data on key social indicators, including through presentations, MICS, data dissemination platforms and report summaries, and promote its use in corporate planning, policy formulation, programme design, advocacy and flagship publications, and on the progress in realizing their rights as well as on the reduction of equity gaps within the states under the Kano Field Office.
Major Responsibilities
Build capacities within the field office on the use of innovative structures, mechanisms, and tools to track results at the field level. Ensure that field monitoring approaches and associated tools capably support advancing the results agenda for children in Nigeria.
Collect data, monitor and analyze data, and support internal and external dissemination of results to inform Field Office and NCO collaboration around key programme results, including inputs to management reports.
Contribute to analysis of results in the context of UNICEF Nigeria CPD 2023-2027, UN coherence efforts, and readily ascertain UNICEF's contributions to supporting Nigeria achieve the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable
Contribute to the development and implementation of innovative systems for efficient processes.
Build capacities within the office and partners as appropriate for collection, analysis and dissemination of data related to children and women and programme results.
Draft changes to/or prepare programme work plans as required. Prepare program recommendations for inclusion in formal programme documentation, and new approaches, methods and practices.
Establishes programme workplans, monitors compliance and provides training, support and guidance to the programme team in order to meet objectives. Identifies human resources requirements and on-going staff development needs.
Reviews and evaluates the technical, institutional and financial feasibility and constraints of programme/projects in collaboration with Government and other partners.
Formulate consistent and effective planning, design, implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of programmes and projects.
Bring
coherence, synergy and added value to the programming planning and design processes using a results-based management approach to programme planning and design.
Prepare and submit viable recommendations on project implementation, alternative approaches, and optimal utilization of resources that contribute effectively to the fulfilment of the rights of children and women, and recommendations on programme, new initiatives and management issues to ensure achievement of stated objectives.
Develop partnership and collaboration with internal and external counterparts, including those of the UN and national partners, in order to improve the ability to collect and disseminate development data and information, exchange information on programme/project status and implementation and movement/distribution of supplies.
Linkage to the Regional Programme Knowledge Network to ensure the availability of current and accurate programme data.
Requirements
Education:
An advanced University Degree in a Social Sciences, Statistics, Public Policy, Development Planning, Development Economics, is required.
Experience:
A minimum of five years of experience at national or international levels in programme/project planning and monitoring required; with significant experience in data dissemination/interpretation and data analysis in the sectors of concern to UNICEF and knowledge of new technical developments and software in data dissemination; and some experience in other areas of applied statistics.
Professional technical expertise in data analysis and dissemination specifically related to UNICEF related indicators.
Well-developed computer skills including proficiency in data dissemination software (e.g. Devinfo).
Proficiency in displaying data for use by government policy makers, partner organizations and general public.
Developing country work experience is required.
Exposure to emergency programming, including preparedness planning.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.
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: https://uni.cf/UNICEFValues
UNICEF competencies required for this post are:
Builds and maintains partnerships
Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
Drive to achieve results for impact
Innovates and embraces change
Manages ambiguity and complexity
Thinks and acts strategically
Works collaboratively with others
Nurtures, leads and manages people for supervisory role
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund Planning & Monitoring Specialist, NOC Jobs in Nigeria
