Consultancy: Information Management (IM) and Grant Management Contractor

Advocate for every child through information and grant management.

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Overview

Advocate for every child through information and grant management.

You have:

  • An advanced university degree (Master) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Public Administration, Financial Management or any other relevant studies
  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in database development and administration, web-based data management platforms and/or financial data management
  • Experience in design and development of dashboards and real-time data analytics
  • Experience managing grants from WB and/or EU, as well as Global Funds such as GPE, ECW, Global Fund for Health is an asset
  • Good knowledge of the latest developments and technology in financial and results-based management

Contract

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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.

How can you make a difference?

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

  • An advanced university degree (Master) in Enter Disciplines: Information Technology, Computer Science, Data science, Public administration, Financial management or any other relevant studies
  • A minimum of 5years of relevant professional experience in the area of database development and administration, web-based data management platforms and/or financial data management.
  • Design and development of dashboards, real time data analytics and bringing mapping capabilities to reports and dashboards.
  • Experience of managing grants from WB and/or EU, as well as Global Funds such as GPE, ECW, Global Fund for Health is an asset.

Skills;

Excel, GIS, PowerBI and web-based information management systems (ODK briefcase, Activity Info)

  • Data management, analysis and visualization
  • Ability to manage and monitor the effective use of financial and material resources.
  • Good knowledge of latest developments and technology in financial and results-based management

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you developed a dashboard for data analysis? The interviewer wants to understand your experience and skills in creating effective dashboards. Discuss the purpose of the dashboard, the tools you used, and the impacts it had on decision-making.
How do you approach managing financial resources for a project? This assesses your financial management skills and your ability to ensure resource effectiveness. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to keep up with the latest developments in data management technologies? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of a challenging data management issue you faced and how you resolved it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What experience do you have with managing grants, specifically from international organizations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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