Data Management and Analysis Consultant, Education Section, LAC Regional Office

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UNICEF promotes the rights and welfare of all children and adolescents in everything we do. Together with our allies, we work in 190 countries and territories to transform this commitment into practical actions that benefit all children, especially focusing our efforts on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded, worldwide.

The UNICEF Latin America and Caribbean Regional Office is based in in Panama, operating in 36 territories, including 24 country offices.

UNICEF works to put the rights and well-being of the most disadvantaged children at the heart of the social, political, and economic agenda, in line with our equity focus, working across our organization and with our partners in government, civil society and the private sector to support shifts in public policy, fuel social engagement, and increase investment for children.

For more information about UNICEF and its work. (www.unicef.org/lac)..)

For every child, education

Purpose of the Assignment

Under the overall guidance of the Education in Emergencies Specialist, the purpose of this consultancy is to provide support to the Regional Education Team to have updated information about the # of children affected by the school closure as well as the monitoring of the reopening of school process providing key information management (IM) documents to ensure the quality and timely publication and exchange of information among the RO, COs and partners.

How can you make a difference?

Tasks

• Undertake the development of a school reopening database and monitoring tool

• Undertake monthly quantitative analysis based on the information provided by CO and other primary and secondary data monthly.

• Design and/or update infographics, data visualizations and fact graphs, related to education covid-19 response, for print and/or digital platforms, including material to be part of the Education COVID-19 repository.

• Carry out a monthly update of school database and monitoring tool of school reopening for 37 Countries of the Region.

• Prepare data analysis, comparative tables, and presentations of Education information on time to time basis.

• Systematize the information received by COs monthly and support the EiE team in the development of the monthly update. (English and Spanish).

• Draft short descriptions and develop QR codes of key relevant documents related with Education COVID-19 response.

• Undertake the development of three (3) Country case studies on school reopening.

• Ensure that all visual products are produced in line with UNICEF graphic guidelines.

Expected Results

• School reopening database and monitoring tool developed and updated monthly.

• Map of school reopening status, situation overview and timeline infographics developed and updated monthly.

• Update the database and monitoring of school reopening for 37 Countries monthly.

• Information products related to school reopening (dashboards, infographics, and factsheets produced.

• Document of systematization of school reopening developed.

• 15 relevant documents related to education-covid-19 response count with QR codes and have been disseminated among the Region. description of new UNICEF products developed on school reopening.

• Three Country (3) case studies on school reopening process produced.

Deliverables

• School reopening database and monitoring tool (English and Spanish).

• School reopening status for 37 Countries, Timeline graphic and LAC map with status of school reopening and # of children and schools benefited update (English and Spanish).

• Other visual information products (dashboards, infographics, and factsheets) to support programme planning on EiE on a need a basis (at least 3 products per month). (English and Spanish).

• One summary document of the information received by COs (English and Spanish).

• 15 QR codes and description of new Education COVID-19 response (English and Spanish).

• Development of 3 case studies on school reopening

Supervision: The consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Education Specialist [Emergencies] and in close coordination with the Education Specialist [Migration].

Workplace: This consultancy is remote, home-based. There is no travel involved. The consultant will use his/her own resources and equipment for this consultancy.

Duration: This consultancy is expected to last 8 months, with start date 17 May 2021.

How to Apply: Application should be submitted online and should include: Resume, Cover Letter and Financial proposal. Qualified candidates are requested to submit daily and monthly fees in their financial proposal.

To qualify as a champion for every child you will have…

Education

• University degree in economics, information management or any related field.

Work Experience

• A minimum of two years of professional experience in information management (IM), data analysis and data visualization.

• Familiarity with data sources and use of Adobe, Illustrator or other design or visualization software.

• Experience with data reports and dashboards visualization.

• Experience working in both development and humanitarian contexts is an added advantage.

• Experience working remotely, very responsive over email or throughout virtual applications

• Understanding of UNICEF programme work in the region (desirable)

Languages

Fluency in Spanish and English is required. Knowledge of French or Portuguese will be considered an asset.

Technical knowledge

• Familiarity with data sources and use of Adobe, Illustrator or other design or visualization software.

• Experience with data reports and dashboards visualization.

Other skills and attributes

• Flexibility and adaptability to shifting conditions and work demands.

• Capacity to communicate effectively and work collaboratively.

• High level of Integrity and commitment to UNICEF's mission and professional values.

• Good judgment, initiative, high sense of responsibility, tact and discretion.

• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and ability to establish harmonious working relations in a multicultural environment.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results. To view our competency framework, please visit here. Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

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.

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.