Data Management and Results Monitoring/Reporting

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Overview

Support the UNCT data and research strategies in Panama and Nicaragua.

You have:

• Provide a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in research and data analysis, knowledge management, or project/programme management.
• Experience in data management or monitoring and evaluation reporting, preferably with a UN Agency or international organization.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in various Microsoft Office applications and familiar with database management.
• Ability to work in a multicultural team environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimum supervision and under tight deadlines.

Contract

This is a UNV International Expert contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Expert contracts.

With the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at its core, and in response to the General Assembly resolution 71/243 on the quadrennial comprehensive policy review of operational activities for development of the United Nations system, the UN Secretary General's report (December 2017) "Repositioning the United Nations development system to deliver on the 2030 Agenda: our promise for dignity, prosperity and peace on a healthy planet" puts forward a comprehensive proposal on further improvements to the resident coordinator system to ensure more coherent, accountable and effective support for the 2030 Agenda.

This was further reinforced by General Assembly resolution 72/729 of 1 June 2018, which gave the Secretary-General the mandate to implement the repositioning. A reinvigorated resident coordinator system is at the centre of a repositioned United Nations development system, and while the system has been instrumental in driving coherence on the ground over the past four decades, it is now insufficiently robust to respond to the needs of the 2030 Agenda.

The report stresses that resident coordinator offices will need to be adequately staffed to ensure sufficient substantive capacities to lead United Nations country teams. The core capacity will include expertise in coordination and strategic planning, economics, tailored policy support, results monitoring and evaluation, and strategic partnerships, plus a robust standing communications capacity within the United Nations country team.

This post supports the partnerships and data management and monitoring functions of Panama Resident Coordinator Office (RCO) and Nicaragua Resident Coordinator Office (RCO).

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Regional Coordination Officer, the International UN Volunteer Data Management and Results Monitoring/Reporting, will:

At the national level in Panama and Nicaragua:

• Provides substantive support for the development and implementation of the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) data and research strategies.

• Administers UNINFO and facilitates the development of the UN Country Results Report.

• Supports inter-agency efforts on results and progress monitoring and reporting on the UNCF and Joint Programmes, particularly through UNINFO.

• Contributes to the UN joint programming process to strengthen the formulation of UN joint programmes.

• Analysing and scoping the country context in Nicaragua for a joint programme of the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) entities.
• Identify entry points and prepare an outline for a joint programme to address development challenges identified in the analysis and scoping of the country context.
• Formulation of the final report laying out country context and key elements of a potential joint programme.

• Undertakes empirical analysis, data mining and visualization to assist the Resident Coordinator (RC) and United Nations Country Team (UNCT), including results groups, in developing reports and working papers on a range of sustainable development topics.

• Communicates and coordinates with internal and external partners on data collection and project/research implementation.

• Provides quality assurance review of the United Nations Cooperation Framework (UNCF) monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework and results reporting At the Regional Level.

• Contributes to knowledge sharing (including through training and peer exchange) amongst UN staff on issues related to Data Management, UN INFO and UN strategic planning frameworks, methodologies and tools.

• Supporting Development Coordination Office (DCO) and regional UN entities in implementing the regional support plan.

• Manages the DMO network.

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management • Teamwork • Technological awareness

general, providing strategic support in governmental institutions or international organizations, preferably with a UN Agency. - A minimum of five years is desirable for progressively responsible experience in providing strategic support to research and data analysis, knowledge management or project/programme management in the context of development cooperation or related areas is required. - Data management or monitoring, evaluation and reporting experience, preferably with a UN Agency or international organization. - 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 Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; - Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.

Panama is a family duty station and considered to be a safe place to live. However, like in any city around the world, it is always good to be aware of your surroundings and to be alert. There is a wide range of goods available in Panama and many modern shopping complexes and department stores and designer stores. There are suitable residential areas, accommodation options, good hospitals, schools, universities, banks, and a wide selection of restaurants. There are beaches, mountains and national parks in the rainforest that are said to have the broadest range of flora and fauna in the world. Panama does not have any serious health concerns to worry about, however, it is important to note that in some areas such as the Darien province, it is recommended to take precautions for malaria. The Centers for Disease Control website also recommends yellow fever vaccination for travel to Darien province and the San Blas islands. Weather: Panama has two seasons, the dry season, which is from January until late April or early May, and the rainy season which is the rest of the year. The daytime temperature ranges between 80 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit with the evenings being cooler by 5 to 10 degrees. The average humidity is 70%. Average cost of living: USD1,120. Currency: Panama Balboa; pegged 1:1 with the US dollar. Internet: High-speed internet is readily available in cities like Panama City, Colon, and David. In remote areas, you'll find DSL, cable, or satellite internet. Panama is a unique country. It provides for an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, and more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential.

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