Data Manager and IT support

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.

The country focus and cooperation unit (CFC) is part of the office of the WHO Regional Director for Africa. Its mission is to coordinate the political and strategic support proposed by the regional management for the improvement of the performance of WHO country offices. In particular, it ensures that WHO country offices provide quality technical assistance to member country governments and effectively coordinate development partners' efforts to achieve the health-related Millennium Development Goals. To this end, the CFC unit collects strategic information from member countries to enable the Regional Director to make rapid and effective decisions. It also compiles monitoring and evaluation data on interventions carried out by country offices for feedback to country representatives and for information to department directors. Finally, the unit prepares periodic monitoring and reporting tables to report to the Regional Director on the performance of country offices and their level of achievement of the objectives of WHO's General Programme of Work.

Under the direct supervision of the Country Office Performance Monitoring Officer, the UN Volunteer will perform the following tasks: • Develop and maintain digital platforms to improve performance monitoring of WHO country offices in the African region. • Develop tools for the collection and communication of strategic information by country offices to improve the quality of decision-making by the senior management of the WHO Office for Africa; • Contribute to the capacity building of WHO country office staff in the digitization of strategic information; • To develop and maintain a database of African experts in different health fields; • Develop internet platforms to improve communication between the different WHO country offices and strengthen information exchange for better cooperation between member countries.

In addition to the above, UN Volunteers are expected to : • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading UNV materials, external publications and take an active part in UNV activities, such as getting involved in activities commemorating International Volunteer Day (IVD) on 5 December. • Become familiar with and develop any form of traditional and/or local volunteering at the host country level. • Reflect the type and nature of the voluntary actions they undertake, including their participation in substantive reflections. • Contribute to the writing of articles on field experiences to be submitted for UNV publications/web site, newsletter and press notes, etc. • Contribute to the Host Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers in the country of assignment ; • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteers or encourage individuals and organizations to use online volunteer services when technically feasible.

• Integrity and Professionalism: Demonstrates expertise in the specialty area and the ability to apply sound judgment; a high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and the ability to take responsibility; a willingness to accept responsibility and the ability to work autonomously according to established procedures in a politically sensitive environment, while exercising a high degree of discretion, impartiality and neutrality; the ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; spontaneous and service-minded.
• Responsibility: mature and responsible; ability to operate within the rules and regulations of the organization.
• Commitment to continuous learning: demonstrates initiative and willingness to learn new skills and keep abreast of new developments in their area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Planning and Organizing: demonstrates organizational effectiveness and the skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient manner and contribute to the timely resolution of issues; ability to set priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor one's (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with tight deadlines, and to manage multiple projects/activities.
• Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to work effectively with other sectors/units within the organization; ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and equality;
• Communication: Demonstrates interpersonal skills; good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write clear and concise reports; ability to make presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to take and defend recommendations; Ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors from a wide variety of backgrounds; ability to maintain composure and remain helpful to staff while being objective without showing self-interest; ability to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups;

• Flexibility, adaptability and the ability and willingness to operate in difficult, remote and potentially hazardous environments for extended periods of time, involving physical hardship and little comfort, including frequent travel within the area of operations; willingness to be deployed/transferred to other locations within the area of operations, as necessary;

• Genuine commitment to the principles of volunteer assignments, which include solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and autonomy; and commitment to the core values of the UN.

• Delivering Results • Moving forward in a changing environment • Promote integration and teamwork • Communicate in a credible and effective manner.

A. Level of qualifications : At least Bachelor Degree in computer science, database management or equivalent. Area(s) of qualification(s) : Database development and management, web site development. Knowledge of computer graphics would be an asset. Number of years of experience required: 3 years of experience Essential: At least one year experience should be strongly in data processing and analysis, dashboard development and web page development and maintenance. Desirable: Experience in reporting and communication in an international NGO, inter-governmental organization or UN system agency.

• Skills in website development and use of Share point ; • Proven cyber security knowledge • Mastery of at least one statistical data processing software (SPSS, STATA, Table) (please complete the required information) • Mastery of the office environment: MS Access, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, World

The duty station has relatively stable security situation and access to health services and other relevant recreational and basic necessities, However the post requires traveling and working in areas with conflict and with non-optimal living conditions. However the exposure to the different work environment and the presence of staff motivated to work under such environment provides for an interesting and enriching experience, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as 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.