Data Analysis and Action Planning Specialist

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.

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.

UNICEF’s work on data for children is based on a simple premise: We believe that better collection, analysis and use of data drives better results for children. When the right data are in the right hands at the right time, decisions can be better informed, more equitable, and more likely to protect. children’s rights. To translate that potential into results, UNICEF must approach its data work more systematically – learning from our experience, building on our strengths, filling our capacity gaps and expanding our partnerships.

The UNV will part of the Planning and Data section of UNICEF’s Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia focusing primarily on providing support to the section and country offices in terms of analysis of data availability, quality, recentness and disaggregation. The incumbent will support the COs with data landscape analysis, data action planning and follow up with COs and concerned RO sections. It will involve closer understanding of the data needs of the country and COs related to child rights and proposing and supporting more specific and tailored solutions.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of RO Child Rights Monitoring Specialist or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Data Analysis and Action Planning Specialist will:

• Work closely with selected COs, RO and HQ to support the planned data landscape analysis, including administrative data maturity model, and consequent planning of action plans. • Support the regional data compilation and analysis efforts for the whole region of Europe and Central Asia and review of quality of different data sources • Support the development and feedback-based improvement of regional data dashboards, knowledge products and briefs

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; • Provide annual and end of assignment self- reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

• Professionalism • Integrity • Teamwork and respect for diversity • Commitment to continuous learning • Planning and organizing • Communication • Flexibility • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNICEF’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

statistics, data analysis, governance, storytelling and planning; experience with surveys and other data sources is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization; • An excellent understanding of research methods and pros and cons of different data sources is a must. • 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; • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.), data visualization tools and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; • Sound security awareness; • Have affinity with or interest in evidence-drive decision and policy-making and data ecosystems, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System

Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, serving as a economic, cultural and historic hub in Turkey. The city is situated on a peninsula at the entrance to the Black Sea, and lies on either side of the Bosporus and thus is located in both Europe and Asia. Istanbul has a population of over 15 million residents, comprising 19% of the population of Turkey and is considered the most populous European city as well as the world's 15th-largest city, thus also containing a large international community. Turkish is the only official language in Turkey and English is widely spoken particularly in touristic areas.

Istanbul has a combination of borderline Mediterranean climate, humid subtropical climate and oceanic climate. It experiences cool winters with frequent precipitation, and warm to hot, moderately dry summers. Spring and fall are usually mild.

Transportation: Public transportation is heavily used in Istanbul. Metro, tram, bus lines are up and running throughout the day. Ferry lines are connecting Europe and Asia. There are two airports available in Istanbul and well connected to various destinations.

Medical Services: A wide-range of Medical services available are of high quality and are available in English.

Security: Security level for Istanbul is 2 (Low) duty station. Upon arrival, UNDSS will provide a Security Briefing including information on travel restrictions and standard procedures for obtaining approvals for travel.