Consultancy: Data analysis and development of the Management Information System (MIS) of the Child Support Grant (CSG), UNICEF Thailand, Bangkok

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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 fulfilling 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, a better future

UNICEF works to ensure the rights of all children in the East Asia and Pacific Region. This means the rights of every child living in this country, irrespective of their nationality, gender, religion or ethnicity, to:

• survival – to basic healthcare, peace and security;
• development – to a good education, a loving home and adequate nutrition;
• protection – from abuse, neglect, trafficking, child labour and other forms of exploitation; and
• participation – to express opinions, be listened to and take part in making any decisions that affect them

How can you make a difference?

The Social Policy section, UNICEF Thailand Country Office (TCO) is seeking an individual consultant to provide technical assistance and capacity building to the government Officials on data analysis and development of the Management Information System of the Child Support Grant.

Work Assignment:

The consultant will be responsible for the following key specific tasks:

1. Provide technical guidance to a team of 2-3 staff in the CSG Operational Centre to operate the CSG MIS daily basis tasks including verifying and validating the completeness of eligible beneficiary data entry, improving payment processing and preparing payment list, preparing budget reconciliation report, verifying payment results and preparing payment report, working with complex database structure and queries, regular CSG reporting (monthly, quarterly, annually), design MIS solution, etc., in order to ensure the effective daily operation of CSG MIS;
2. Lead the analysis of data extracted from the CSG MIS, production of reports for effective monitoring including regular CSG reporting (monthly, quarterly, annually) as well as series of statistical reports, analytical reports based on requests;
3. Coordinate with key partners including government counterparts, IT vendors and related stakeholders to define requirements and design outputs for CSG MIS enhancements;
4. Provide guidance to the management in the Department of Children and Youth on issues related to the development of the MIS on database and MIS services to national partners;
5. Build capacity of the DCY technical staff on database and CSG MIS operation, etc.; and
6. Coordinate and work closely with an international consultant on the development of the CSG MIS.

Work Schedule and Deliverables:

In consultation and collaboration with the UNICEF and relevant partners, especially Child Support Grant Operational Center, Department of Children and Youth (DCY) of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, the consultant will be responsible for ensuring the following activities have been undertaken as scheduled.

Activities

Expected deliverables

Estimated timeline

1. Provide technical guidance to a team of 2-3 staff in the CSG Operational Centre to operate the CSG MIS daily basis tasks including verifying and validating the completeness of eligible beneficiary data entry, improving payment processing and preparing payment list, preparing budget reconciliation report, verifying payment results and preparing payment report, working with complex database structure and queries, regular CSG reporting (monthly, quarterly, annually), design MIS solution, and etc., in order to ensure the effective daily operation of CSG MIS.

- Progress report

- Data visualization for documentation and reporting

- Presentation

-Regular report (monthly, quarterly, annually) as agreed with supervisor and CSG Operational Center

Monthly

2. Lead the analysis of data extracted from the CSG MIS, production of reports for effective monitoring including regular CSG reporting (monthly, quarterly, annually) as well as series of statistical reports, analytical reports based on requests.

- Progress report

- Data visualization for documentation and reporting

- Presentation

-Statistical and analytical reports (monthly, quarterly, annually) as agreed with supervisor and CSG Operational Center

Monthly

3. Coordinate with key partners including government counterparts, IT vendors and related stakeholders to define requirements and design outputs for CSG MIS enhancements.

Report on definition of requirement and designed outputs

By Nov, 2020

4. Provide guidance to the management in the Department of Children and Youth on issues related to the development of the MIS on database and MIS services to national partners.

- Progress report

Monthly

5. Build capacity of the DCY technical staff on database and CSG MIS operation, etc.

- Capacity building plan as agreed with supervisor and CSG Operational center

- Capacity trainings/workshops

Capacity building plan by Nov, 2020

6. Coordinate and work closely with an international consultant on the development of the CSG MIS.

- Progress report

Monthly

Total

11 months

End Product:

• Report on definition of requirement and designed outputs.
• Capacity building plan.
• Progress report at the end of every month: progress reports should include reference to overall progress in implementation of UNICEF-supported activities vis-a-vis the plan, constraints and challenges, recommended actions by UNICEF to ensure achievement of desired results. Report will also highlight progress in capacity building for national partners.
• Presentation, data visualisation for documentation and reporting monthly and quarterly.

Estimated Duration of Contract: 11 months between November 2020 – September 2021

Official Travel: In-Country travel may be required in discussion and agreement with supervisor.

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

• University degree in Computer Sciences/Engineering, Information Technology with good academic records.
• Solid experience on Programme/Project management including administrative tasks involved.
• Familiarity in working with government sectors and UN system desirable.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant professional work experience in the area of MIS and large-scale database management at national level.
• Excellent analytical and MIS operational skills.
• Excellent planning & organizing skill, working with people and drive for results.
• Fluent Thai and English skills.

Additional desirable qualifications:

• Professional technical knowledge/expertise in Software Development, System Engineering, Information Systems architecture design and data base management.
• Professional technical knowledge/expertise in MIS standards, database management, data protection, security standards, etc.
• Experience in MIS project operation and database system management.
• Knowledge of social cash transfers.
• Ability to write clearly in plain and understandable English is an asset.
• Human Rights, Gender equality and diversity awareness is an asset.

Interested candidates are requested to submit CV or P-11, full contact information of minimum 3 references, availability, and proposed monthly professional fee in THB by 28 October 2020.

FORM P11.doc

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People, and Drive for Results.

View our competency framework at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

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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.

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.

UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.