UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, support
This consultancy will support evolving data management needs of the Protection Cluster with a focus on supporting the scale-up of the Protection Monitoring and Incident Reporting Tool, producing high-quality data analysis and visualisation, and preparing monthly and periodic reports based on different datasets. The Data Management Consultant will work closely with the M&E and IM consultant to ensure integrated data analysis. S/he will also support capacity development of UNICEF staff, cluster members on data management/ visualisation processes.
The objectives of this consultancy are to:
1) strengthen Protection Cluster’s protection monitoring and incident reporting system data management processes, based on the Protection Cluster’s system and pre-determined indicators and reporting requirements defined by the Cluster and protection monitoring partners.
2) develop standardized procedures to maintain the Protection monitoring and incident reporting databases on an on-going basis.
3) support UNICEF staff, partners and Cluster members in developing needed competencies for using and maintaining the database.
4) formulate recommendations to inform the development of an overarching, web-enabled databank which can maintain data across multiple Protection work-streams, allowing for data entry, storage, preservation, analysis/queries, visualization and transfer/sharing.
Specific Tasks
The consultant will accomplish the following tasks:
Ensure rigorous methodological approach, both qualitative and quantitative to data collection, analysis, visualization and reporting to support strengthened analysis and understanding of the situation of vulnerable groups in Nepal
Build reports, dashboards and visualizations combining quantitative and qualitative methods and produce visual and reader-friendly analytics. Prepare internal monthly protection reports/trackers. These reports should summarize protection monitoring activities carried out by the Protection Monitoring networks and underline key developments and trends.
Carry data cleaning, uploading visualisation and quality assurance activities. The consultant will be in charge of monitoring data entries, identifying issues, and ensuring data is compiled, analysed and disseminated in a timely manner in relevant fora.
Map available data resources and build partnerships with other organizations to enhance the Cluster’s Protection Monitoring network
Build capacity, advice and support UNICEF staff, partners and Cluster members with analysis of protection issues, providing advice on consistent data collection and identifying points to be standardized
Provide guidance on technical set-up (software, digital applications) to ensure systematic, efficient and sustainable uploading and analysis of Protection Monitoring system data. Support assessment and needs analysis activities: manage platforms and tools that support data collection and analysis such as KoBo Toolbox and Open Data Kit (ODK).
Using learnings from this consultancy, the Consultant will develop recommendations for the development of an overarching, integrated, web-enabled databank to include databases across multiple Protection workstreams
Duration of the Assignment:
This consultancy assignment is for total duration of 4 months tentatively starting from 15 October 2020.
Deliverables for this Assignment:
| Deliverables |
Target Delivery Date |
Proposed Fee (NPR) |
| Qualitative and quantitative report analyzing the data from the protection monitoring and incident reporting tools |
15 November 2020 |
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- Mapping of available data resources for program planning/designing and advocacy and priority data gaps to address
- Qualitative and quantitative report analyzing the data from the protection monitoring and incident reporting tools
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15 December 2020 |
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- Training/orientation of UNICEF staff and partners, protection cluster members on protection data collection, inputting and management (3 sessions)
- Qualitative and quantitative report analyzing the data from the protection monitoring and incident reporting tools
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15 January 2021 |
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Qualitative and quantitative report analyzing the data from the protection monitoring and incident reporting tools
- Quarterly Protection Monitoring report
- Handover report
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15 February 2021 |
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To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
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Education
Advanced university degree in statistics, information management, sociology, development or other closely related field
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Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressive experience in information management, information systems, web management, data management, geographic information systems & mapping, data visualization, or other related area is required.
Experience managing information in disaster response or complex emergencies is desirable. Relevant experience within the UN system or an international organization is desirable. Experience in the region is desirable.
Excellent Nepali and English writing and speaking skills including two-way translation of technical terms, assessment tools, questionnaires, data analysis reports
Competencies
- Excellent planning and organising skills
- Outstanding teamwork mind-set and capacity to adapt to different institutional cultures and working styles
- Ability to rapidly analyze and integrate diverse information from varied sources.
- Ability to diplomatically handle sensitive situations with target audiences and cultivate productive relationships.
- Ability to produce a variety of written communications products in a clear, concise style.
- Ability to deliver oral and visual presentations to various audiences.
- Good communication, coordination, analytical and facilitation skills;
- Capacity to work with minimum supervision and to take initiatives;
- Demonstrated commitment to delivering timely and high-quality results
Key skills
Advanced degree (Masters level) in a relevant field (computer science, data/information
management, advanced statistical analysis, information technology, software engineering).
Minimum 10 years’ experience related to data management/database development and
archiving, including use of web-enabled platforms and common statistical analysis tools
Prior experience with data management of data sets from variety of sources is highly desirable.
Familiar with program analytic tools and data visualisation tools (Power BI/ Python, Power Pivot
etc.)
Demonstrated experience and fluency with ODK platforms and tools (ONA, Kobo Collect etc.)
Experience with automated collection and storage of data retrieved through web APIs
(Application programming Interface) is an asset.
Excellent communication and writing skills
Prior experience within UNICEF or the United Nations system is desirable.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
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 also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.
Remarks:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Please submit your financial quotation in Nepalese currency based on the deliverables for this assignment.
Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.
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