Information Management Officer, NOA, FT, Gaziantep Turkey #115187 (Turkish Nationals Only)

Contract

This is a NO-1 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. More about NO-1 contracts.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, and advocate

Within the framework of its 2021 – 2025 Country Programme in Turkey, UNICEF is aiming to expand its operational presence South East Turkey through its field office located in Gaziantep. South East Turkey holds a large presence of refugee and migrant population as well as high risk of humanitarian and protection crises, including large-scale movements of refugees and migrants. In this context UNICE Turkey is committed to expansion of programmatic collaboration with local authorities (Municipalities, Governorates) and CSOs in order to strengthen the multi-sectorial community based programming for children, including refigee and migrant children.

Under the supervision of the Emergency Officer NOB and in close collaboration with Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Section and Monitoring Working group, the incumbent is responsible for coordinating information management (IM) and monitoring in Gaziantep Field Office (FO).

How can you make a difference?

1. Information Management

Support the programme sections in the FO and the UNICEF Monitoring WG, the Planning Monitoring and Evaluation (PME) section in assessing existing IM systems, identifying gaps in data management and strengthening them in line with the Country Programme monitoring and reporting needs.

Support FO programme sections by providing technical IM support to national counterparts as well as partners in strengthening or developing IM systems in line with the Country Programme needs.

Coordinate the development and/or strengthening of relevant information management tools for data collection, analysis and visualization to facilitate monitoring, reporting and decision-making in line with the Country Programme needs.

Contribute to identify ways to strengthen and continuously improve relevant monitoring and information management systems within UNICEF, including through possible innovative approaches.

Coordinate the deployment and/or management of new information management tools as relevant

Support information management for the Child Protection and Education Working Groups of South East Turkey, in close contact with members of the groups.

Participate to inter-agency Info Management working groups / meetings in South East Turkey.

2. Data Collection and Analysis

Organize data collection and analysis for UNICEF programmes in South East Turkey.

Develop infographics and maps to support data analysis and communication of results achieved for children.

Support the field office work to assess and document children’s vulnerabilities in South East turkey, in close coordination with PME section in Ankara. Through this work, support UNICEF’s work on advocacy as well as the development of new programmes / partnerships.

3. Monitoring

Coordinate monitoring by UNICEF teams of all programmes implemented by the Field Office. Ensure a harmonized approach to data collection in the field across programmes and with multiple partners. Monitor the implementation of HACT programmatic visits and related recommendations.

Support partners in South Est Turkey to develop monitoring frameworks with clear and harmonized indicators to enable data aggregation and comparison across programmes.

Work in close collaboration with the PME section in Ankara to ensure a coherent and streamlined approach to field monitoring in line with the UNICEF national monitoring strategy.

Act as focal point for the Field Office for evaluations of programmes in South East Turkey managed by the PME section.

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

• A university degree in one of the following fields is required: Social Sciences, International Relations, Government, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or another relevant technical field.
• One year of relevant professional work experience is required.
• Field work experience.
• Background/familiarity with Emergency situations.
• Fluency in English and Turkish.
• Knowledge of the another UN language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: https://uni.cf/UNICEFValues

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

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.

Remarks:

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.

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

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. IAppointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid).

Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.