DRC - L3 : Child Protection information Management Specialist, P-3, Kinshasa (6 months)

Contract

This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 122,798 USD and 160,794 USD.

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UNICEF's fundamental mission is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does - in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, which focuses on the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children's rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have the opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the extent that a child has an unequal chance in life - in its social, political, economic, civic, and cultural dimensions - his or her rights are violated. It is increasingly clear that investing in the health, education, and protection of a society's most disadvantaged citizens - by tackling inequalities - will not only give all children the opportunity to fulfil their potential but will also lead to sustained growth and stability in countries. Therefore, the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards the realization of the human rights of all children, which is UNICEF's universal mandate, as defined by the International Convention on the Rights of the Child, by supporting the equitable development of nations.

In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), UNICEF has been working since 1963 to ensure that the rights of every child are respected. The Democratic Republic of Congo is recognized as one of the countries in which children are subjected to the greatest atrocities. Access to essential services is very limited and children are subjected to widespread exploitation and abuse, including recruitment into armed groups, forced labor, sexual abuse and abandonment.

On June 16th, 2023, UNICEF Executive Director activated a Level 3 (L3) Corporate Emergency Activation Procedure (CEAP) Scale-up for the eastern DRC for a period of six months, from 15 June to 14 December 2023 to respond to the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Eastern DRC, and notably in North Kivu, Ituri and South Kivu. On 16 June, the Emergency Relief Coordinator and IASC Chair also activated a humanitarian systemwide Scale-Up to urgently address the scale of unmet needs in eastern DRC with a with a particular emphasis on the protection/GBV, health outbreak, nutrition, and food security.

The alarming levels of sexual and gender-based violence, as well as the increasing number of grave violations against children are at the heart of UNICEF’s response to the crisis.

UNICEF in the DRC is therefore urgently looking for a Child Protection Information Specialist (TA) to reinforce its capacities to support its scaled-up Child Protection and GBViE response and notably contributing to evidence-informed strategic programme design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation, including within the framework of the L3 activation for a period of six months.

How can you make a difference?

The Child Protection Information Management Specialist works with the Child Protection in Humanitarian Action Manager, the Chief of Child Protection at L5 level based in Kinshasa. The manager will specifically assist in the management of the information of UNICEF’s Child Protection Programmes within the framework of the L3 CEAP activation.

1. Purpose for the Job:

Child Protection Information Management Specialist (IMS) is responsible for managing and overseeing the collection, analysis, sharing and use of UNICEF’s Child Protection Programme, notably in humanitarian situations to inform evidence-based strategic programming decisions.

The goal is to provide actionable, timely information that can be of use by UNICEF and implementing partners to support stakeholders at sub-national, national, regional and global levels, notably within the L3 CEAP activation.

The Child Protection Information Management Specialist will work with partners, the CP AoR, the GBV AoR for accurate and complete data collection, analysis and dissemination for effective child protection and GBViE response.

2. Key function, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:

3. Information Management

• Support to assess, maintain, and update information management systems of the Child Protection Programme at the national level and encourage sub-national leads and agencies to use system.
• Contribute to identifying gaps in data management and strengthen them in line with programme monitoring and reporting needs.
• Work with UNICEF staff to establish database for child protection programming information that consolidates and analyzes information on child protection in a timely and efficient manner. Make this information available to facilitate planning and measure impact, and ensure skills transfer with existing staff.
• Update inputs for mapping formats as needed in liaison with GIS experts and the CPand GBV AoR
• Routine collection of programme data
• Initiate and support preparation of sit-rep inputs with emphasis on UNICEF’s achievements

2. Data Analysis and Visualization

• Help establish information flow and inventory management system and monitor progress and disseminate results to programme/sector partners.
• Support the programme in data analysis and data visualization through infographics and maps.
• Develop and maintain databases about UNICEF’s partners’ activities, analyze and process the data, and share final information and consistent products through infographics, dashboards, visualization, and mapping (demonstrating spatial distribution of quantified programme response activities), advocacy briefs and reports in close collaboration UNICEF Child Protection Staff, the CP and GBV AoR and partners.
• Support data analysis and visualization of other Child Protection Assessments.

3. Communication

• Support the child protection programme in developing regular reports/e-newsletter by providing country level data and designing web page/ sharepoint layout.

4. Administration, Technical and Operation Support and Capacity Building

• Update and maintain contact list regularly for UNICEF child Protection Programme
• Facilitate information flow between the programme, partners and the CP and GBV AoR, particularly in relation to identification of gaps geographically and programmatically
• Undertake regular analysis of the monthly Child Protection reports and data collection for use in responding to service delivery gaps or any identified issues on emerging Child Protection situation, trends, and any increasing needs data collection, reporting and data analysis, visualization and mapping.
• Support capacity building, on-the-job mentorship and induction of child Protection staff

5. Networking, coordination, and partnership building

• Contribute to development of reports, including sitreps, bulletins, advocacy papers focussing on UNICEF’s Child Protection Response notably within the L3 CEAP activation.
• Support drafting communication and information materials for programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support fundraising for the child protection programme.
• Liaise with other IM Focal Points and share information as appropriate and collaborate on mutually beneficial information management areas.
• Contribute to the data and information management requirements for the DRC Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) and the DRC Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO)) in general while closely working with the CP and GBV AoR.

6. Web development

• Regular maintenance of the Child Protection website (Sharepoint page) by uploading, key documents and information. Restructure the website (Sharepoint page) as needed
• Removal of old information that is no longer relevant.

3. Impact of Results:

The CP IMS will contribute to diversifying and strengthening child protection in humanitarian action and armed conflict in line with the CCCs, global standards and UNICEF/UN humanitarian policy.

Positioning child protection in humanitarian preparedness, planning and response along with strong evidence and quality assurance, as well as accurate reporting is critical part of the impact.

The CP IMS will contribute to the evidence generation agenda comprising: (i) child protection specific humanitarian needs overviews (ii) reviews, and evaluations with focus on what works at scale and makes an impact on the lives of children (iii) real time monitoring. It is important that any CPHA response will contribute to child protection system strengthening

The strategic and evidence-based effective advocacy, planning and formulation of child protection programmes/projects is expected to create a protective environment for children against harm and all forms of violence and ensures their survival, development and well-being in society.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Education: University degree in statistics, development, psychology social sciences, or related field
• Professional experience:
  • A minimum of five years of professional experience with the UN or NGO at national or international level is required.
  • Proven ability to design information management systems including mapping, collations, analysis and reporting of programme information in a user-friendly manner.
  • Relevant basic experience in programme development in child protection related areas in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
  • Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts is an added advantage.
• Langage: Fluency in French (verbal and written) is required. Good written and spoken skills in English and knowledge of another UN language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

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UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. 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 is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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.

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 to become a part of the organization.

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, therefore, are expected to declare any disciplinary measures or criminal sanctions relating to sexual misconduct or harm to children prior to taking up service. They shall sign a code of conduct upon arrival and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

Remarks:

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates are encouraged to apply.

[If Applicable] Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply!!!