Beneficiary Data Specialist - Humanitarian Cash Transfers, P3, Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Contract

This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 121,529 USD and 159,132 USD.

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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, Results

Under the supervision of the Lead, Social Protection and Cash Transfer, the Beneficiary Data Specialist - Humanitarian Cash Transfers is responsible to provide oversight using UNICEF Humanitarian cash Operations and Programme Ecosystem (HOPE) of the beneficiary personal data cycle for Programmes entrusted by HCO for operational support. The incumbent will supervise beneficiary/payee registration, verification by third party monitors, ensure the quality of targeting, coordinate data sharing with relevant data processors including Financial Service Providers (FSP), oversee payment verification exercises and coordinate the use of reporting function in HOPE. The Beneficiary Data Specialist - Humanitarian Cash Transfers will be responsible to uphold UNICEF Data Protection Policy while delivering timely beneficiary data management services to support programmes.

How can you make a difference?

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Personal Data Services Management

• Provide guidance and oversight for the adequate use of the Humanitarian Cash Operations and Programme Ecosystem (HOPE) for UNICEF and partners
• Escalate to management risks related to personal data management
• Ensure quality of data analysis, reporting, Third Party Monitoring (TPM), Grievance and Redressal Mechanisms (GRM) and data protection standards
• Provide oversight of personal data use for efficient and effective delivery of individual payments / cash transfers
• Coordinate with interagency counterpart’s data interoperability initiatives

2. Data Management Representation Function

• Coordinate with HQ HOPE team on prioritized support
• Represent personal data management function within Haiti Country Office
• Represent data management function with external stakeholders including Government of Haiti and humanitarian partners
• Represent data management function in donors briefing.

3. Data Processing and Analysis

• Write, manage, and update scripts in relevant language (Python/R/Stata/ to consolidate, parse, clean and prepare external personal data sources for import in HOPE or for analysis.
• Consolidate different data sources such as KoBo registration surveys, RapidPro surveys, reports from HOPE), post-distribution monitoring (PDM) surveys and other monitoring data (such as market monitoring, grievance and feedback data, etc.) for the purpose of data analysis and data comparison, including longitudinal comparisons.
• Perform advanced statistical analysis for report writing, including data analysis tables and visual representation of findings.
• Detect individual record flagged as error upon import in HOPE and perform adequate correction based on programmatic instructions.
• Spot check and ensure quality of data stored in HOPE and in other digital platform for the case of programmatic non personal data.

4. Data Protection Standards

• Ensure that personal data management workstream is aligned with UNICEF Data Protection Policy
• Coordinate with HQ technical counterparts to:
  • Ensure Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) are carried out with appropriate frequency on supported programmes and that recommendation are implemented of
  • Provide training to UNICEF partners on Data Protection and Responsible Data for Children principles
  • Ensure compliance of UNICEF CSO and private sector partners with relevant data protection legal tools such as Non-Disclosure Agreements
  • Ensure timely arrangement and signature of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) with UNICEF’s implementing partners, financial service providers and other entities who will require access to personally-identifiable information on UNICEF.

To qu******alify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• An advanced university degree (Master degree) in one of the following fields is required: Economics, Social Science or related field is required. Bachelor's degree complemented with relevant industry certifications and work experience can be considered
• A minimum of five (5) years of professional work experience in data or humanitarian program/project management experience, including with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in emergency contexts highly desirable.

Knowledge and skills:

• Experience in implementing humanitarian cash transfers programme
• Experience in Beneficiary Data system for humanitarian cash transfer at field level
• Experience in business operation environments with a proven track record of interfacing with multiple stakeholders (internal and external) and successful project completion.
• Experience in working with UN agencies (UNICEF experience preferred) at interagency level
• Detailed knowledge of the Project Lifecycle and fluency in project management methodologies.
• Experience collaborating across multiple functions and working with operational subject matter experts, technical resources, and architecture teams.
• Excellent communication & presentation skills (written & verbal) across multiple audiences with the ability to influence others while working in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• High motivation, and dedication to deliver results within strict timeframes.

Language requirement:

• Fluency in English and French is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language (creole) is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

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 (8) Nurtures, leads and manages people

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

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 benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. 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 promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, 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.

Remarks:

Eligible UNICEF International Professional (IP) Staff Members on fixed-term, continuing or permanent contracts applying to a Temporary Appointment, which is dedicated to L3 (or L2) Response, may be able to retain a lien and their fixed-term entitlements. The conditions of the temporary assignment will vary depending on the status of their post and their current tour of duty, and relocation entitlements may be limited as per the relevant policies.

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female are encouraged to apply.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government 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.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.