Child Protection Information Management Officer

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

In Mali, children face a variety and multiple forms of abuse and exploitation at different level; within their families, in their communities, on the streets as well as in institutions, that are supposed to protect them. The crisis that Mali has experienced since 2012 has had an enormous impact on the lives of children through various forms of grave violations of their rights, namely the recruitment and use of children, sexual violence, exposure to remnants of war and improvised explosive devices, in addition to other child protection issues affecting them before the crisis (violence, abuse, ill-treatment, etc.). The conflict has led to a massive displacement of populations from the Northern regions to the Southern regions and neighboring countries (Mauritania, Niger, Algeria, Burkina Faso) and thus causing the separation of children from their families and communities.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Chief of Child Protection or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Child Protection Information Management Officer will: • Coordinate the data collection and information management for all child protection programmes, including in emergency, by developing tools, entering data and producing relevant data visualization and analytical documents. • Ensure capacity building and support to the team and implementing partners for data collection and information management mechanisms. • Support the data collection, analysis and sharing of information relevant to members of the Child Protection Sub-Cluster Coordination in Mali to inform evidence-based decision-making and to feed into the Protection Cluster information management mechanisms. • Support the monitoring, evaluation, and reporting for all child protection programmes, as required and in coordination with the dedicated Child Protection Specialists. • Contribute to the development of the digitalized Child Protection Information Management Systems in the framework of the standardization of the case management mechanisms. • Contribute to resource mobilization activities by supporting the elaboration of project proposals, ToRs, advocacy materials and other relevant documents, as required. • Support documentation of best practices and lessons learnt linked to regional and country program results and activities. • Support other programme activities related to child protection and integrated initiatives as required by the supervisor.

Accountability Adaptability and Flexibility Commitment and Motivation Commitment to Continuous Learning Communication Integrity Planning and Organizing Professionalism Respect for Diversity Working in Teams

at the national and/or international level in child protection, information management, or monitoring and evaluation, or other relevant programmes; experience in an emergency setting is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization; Other desired/mandatory required technical knowledge • Proven statistical, analytic, and technical skills including designing and administrating databases, database management and data analysis using statistical packages (Power BI, etc.) • High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), ability to maintain basic websites, ability to produce data summaries and visualizations, with GIS knowledge an advantage • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; • Sound security awareness; • Have affinity with or interest in information management and child protection, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Results/expected outputs • As an active UNV team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNICEF and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including: o Timely and quality support is provided to the Child Protection UNICEF programmes and Sub-Cluster through tools development and information management. o The capacity of the different government structures and non-governmental organizations is strengthened on Information Management. o Statistical information and analysis are generated periodically to identify trends and gaps, in order to improve the program quality and support evidence-base decision making. • Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed

Bamako is a non-family duty station for international staff but offers good working conditions in accordance with UN human resources procedures and rules. The security situation in Bamako remains relatively calm. However, all UN staff members are expected to comply with UN rules and procedures as well as the security arrangements in place for the proper performance of their duties. Mali is a unique country which provides for an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural and security awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential.