Data and Research Officer

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

UNICEF is the global custodian/co-custodian for child-focused indicators. At the country level, UNICEF supports in generating, analysing, and using of child focused indicators for the benefit of children and adolescent. The works are including leading in methodological works, advocating to adoption of international standards, supporting the monitoring of SDGs achievement while also establishing mechanism for compilation and verification of national data to be submitted into global database.

In Indonesia UNICEF has developed a good partnership with BPS – Statistics Indonesia to strengthen the various national surveys and census in order to filling data gaps in term of availability, accessibility and use of quality disaggregated, not only data for child focused SDGs indicators but also for other child related data. UNICEF has been also partnering well with BAPPENAS for developing and implementing the National SDGs Dashboard to allow a proper monitoring the achievement of SDGs by national and sub-national government. The dashboard is also become a strategic mechanism to promote regular updating of data for child focused SDGs indicators as those indicators are well featured in the dashboard. Starting last year, UNICEF has been also supporting the Ministry of Women Empowerment and Child Protection (MoWECP) to improve their capacity and attention to good quality of children related data as well as child focused SDGs indicators, which in turn will support in promoting the improvement of child related data in Indonesia.

In relation with using of the data to strengthen government’s evidence-based policy formulation and programme strengthening for children, UNICEF has also been working to strengthen various analysis, studies, and research for utilizing the improved quality data in addition to other secondary and qualitative data. Among others, UNICEF is currently collaborating with SMERU to conduct studies/research on various topics such as child poverty, landscape analysis of children with disabilities, and the impacts of Covid-19 pandemic to the progress of child focused SDGs.

In order to support the above tasks, a national UNV on data and research will be recruited who will provide technical support as well as liaison with key government counterparts. In consultation with national and international experts, the UNV will assist in the implementation of UNICEF role as custodian of child focused SDGs, support to UNICEF work on promoting national and sub-national monitoring of SDGs and will provide support in various data and research works of Social Policy Cluster. The UNV will also provide support to Social Policy in supporting other UNICEF Program Cluster in data related works especially in liaising with BPS, BAPPENAS, and MoWECP as necessary.

The UNV will be placed in the UNICEF Indonesia Social Policy Cluster. Under the guidance of the supervisor, the UNV will be expected to provide a cross-sectoral support to other UNICEF sections and units (child protection, social policy, health, communication, etc.).

Under direct supervision of the Social Policy/Statistics Specialist in charge of data and research, who work together with data and innovation team and other specialist under the leadership of Social Policy/Statistics Specialist, the UNV will undertake the following tasks: 1. Provide technical support in the implementation of UNICEF role as custodian/co-custodian of child focused SDGs in Indonesia, including advocacy for integrating MICS Mod-ule/topics into national household surveys. 2. Provide support in updating data on children from national households surveys. 3. Play main support role in liaising as well as deliver active support in coordination and con-sultation with relevant parties (BPS, Bappenas, MoWECP, SMERU/other research part-ners and internal UNICEF) to ensure smooth implementation of programme cooperation and good quality of results.
4. Provide technical support in the implementation and further development of National SDGS Dashboard, through UNICEF collaboration with BAPPENAS/National SDGs Secre-tariat. 5. Provide support to support Social Policy Cluster in programme reporting, particularly linked to midyear, annual reporting and for the preparation of the Annual Work Plan as well as the Mid-Term Review. 6. Provide technical support in UNICEF works with BPS, including in supporting other clus-ters in data and research related works with BPS. 7. Provide support in compilation of national child related data for submission to CRAVE and Global SDGs database.

• Integrity and professionalism: demonstrated expertise in area of specialty and ability to apply good judgment; high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures in a politically sensitive environment, while exercising discretion, impartiality and neutrality; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented. • Accountability: mature and responsible; ability to operate in compliance with organizational rules and regulations. • Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work envi-ronment. • Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflict-ing deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities. • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational bound-aries; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender; • Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articu-late options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volun-teers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; ability to maintain composure and remain helpful towards the staff, but objective, without showing per-sonal interest; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different tar-get groups; • Flexibility, adaptability, and ability and willingness to operate independently in austere, remote and potentially hazardous environments for protracted periods, involving physical hardship and little comfort, and including possible extensive travel within the area of operations; will-ingness to transfer to other duty stations within area of operations as may be necessary; • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidar-ity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards the UN core values.

• Strong quantitative data processing and analytical experience including experience in utilizing data software for analyzing data from different data sources. • Strong communication and presentation skills including in development of statistical information in different forms for different purposes. • Excellent facilitation and coordination skills and has the ability to navigate challenges in completing tasks and deliverables in a timely manner. • High level of initiative and ability to undertake complex tasks independently and professionally, while proactively seeking relevant input, cooperation, and guidance from key parties. • Demonstrated ability to be flexible, work within a climate of team-work and collaborate in a multi-cultural environment, ensuring rights based approach. • Knowledge/understanding on SDGs is a strong asset. • Experience from reporting on project/program implementation. • Knowledge/understanding and experience of working with government counterparts will be highly valuable. *At least 3 year professional experience, including experience in research and quantitative data analysis as well as in utilizing data processing software (e.g. STATA, SPSS). Understanding about big data and data innovation is the advantage. *Good Bahasa Indonesian and English written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal and presentation skills.

The position will be based in the capital, Jakarta, where basic living needs, including accommodation, banking facilities, medical facilities and telecommunications/internet services are readily available. All staple foods can be found in the markets, e.g.: rice, meat, vegetables, fruit, cooking oil, salt, etc. Many imported goods are available in Jakarta and other places throughout Indonesia. Jakarta has many good restaurants with good health standards and most guesthouses provide food. In Indonesia the most used means of transportation are taxi or local bus. Mobile phone is the most dependable tool to be in-touch with colleagues and friends. Internet service is readily available and affordable at most places.