Information Management Specialist

Volunteering Communications & PR IT & Telecom

Overview

Support UNICEF's data management and reporting for child welfare in Jordan.

You have:

• 3 years of experience in data analysis and management.
• Strong knowledge of statistical software such as SPSS or Stata.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a multicultural team environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with database management systems.
• Self-motivated with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Genuine commitment towards UNICEF's core values.

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

Since 1952, UNICEF has been working closely with the government of Jordan and civil society partners, promoting, protecting, meeting, and reporting on the rights of all children in the country, irrespective of their nationality or status.

In 2023, Jordan was home to around 11.5 million people, over 90 per cent of whom resided in urban areas. Children under 18 years represents 40 per cent, and young people (aged 15-24 years) accounting for 20 per cent of the total population. 16 per cent of the population aged five years or more had at least one functional difficulty related to a disability, of which six per cent were children 5-17 years old and 1.6 per cent of children had severe difficulties (DHS, 2023).

Jordan ranks second highest globally by the number of refugees per capita. Around 730,000 refugees are registered with UNHCR, predominantly from Syria and living outside camps; and over 2,5 million Palestinian refugees are registered with UNRWA, most of them holding Jordanian citizenship.

The available data on monetary poverty illustrated that in 2017-18 around 16 per cent of the Jordanian population was living under the national poverty line, while a regional study in 2023 indicated that around 14 per cent of children in Jordan were living in multidimensional poverty.

The DHS (2023) findings showed improvement in some of the child survival indicators. Under-five mortality declined from 19 to 15 child deaths per 1,000 live births between 2018 and 2023 while three and two percentage points decline were observed for infant and neonatal mortality rates, respectively. Overweight among under-five children doubled from 4.4 to 8.8 per cent.

Jordan has made significant strides in increasing the enrolment in basic education of both Jordanians and non-Jordanians but inequities in access to education remain. 92 per cent of Jordanians compared to only 41 per cent of Syrian adolescents have completed basic education (Grade 10). Learning outcomes remain low. Jordan is off track in meeting most of its national and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) nutrition targets.

National UN Specialist Volunteers in Jordan are entitled to: • Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) at the amount of JOD 1,068.5; • Annual and learning leaves; • Free Medical and life insurance; • Free access to different learning platforms. For more information on UN Volunteer benefits, entitlements and support, please visit: https://www.unv.org/volunteer-your-country-conditions-service

Under the direct Supervision of the Planning and Monitoring Specialist, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for: 1. Coordinating and providing quality assurance to e-work plans in the RAM digital platform. 2. Coordinating and providing quality assurance to CSI and RAM outcome/output planning, reporting and bi-annual indicator updates. 3. Contributing to the analysis and display of field monitoring products using dashboards which will be used to inform management decision making. 4. Developing a web-based central data repository/solution for key child data as well as developing an easily retrievable digital fact sheet of key child statistics. 5. Contributing to the development of innovative mid-year and end of year review information sharing products. 6. Updating and providing quality assurance to UNICEF inputs for the UNINFO cooperation framework programmatic, monitoring and financial information database. 7. Contributing to the development of digital surveys and data collection tools as requested by sections. 8. Contributing to the JORISS data compilation, entry and quality assurance as requested by the supervisor and chief of section. 9. Perform any other relevant tasks assigned by the supervisor and chief of section.

• Self-Awareness and Ethical Awareness • Works Collaboratively with others • Builds and Maintains Partnerships • Innovates and Embraces Change • Thinks and Acts Strategically • Drive to achieve impactful results • Manages ambiguity and complexity • Genuine commitment towards UNICEF’s core values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability

the area of information management and data analytics. • Familiarity with statistical software (i.e. SPSS, Stata) and data visualization would be a strong asset. • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, 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 MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment. • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines. • Sound security awareness. • Have affinity with or interest in serving the children of Jordan, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Amman, the capital, is a peaceful city with over four million residents. People are friendly to visitors. Services in terms of banking, transportation, health and communications are easily available. Though Arabic is the official language, English is widely spoken among the majority of the population, especially in Amman. Road network is good both in terms of spread and quality of the roads. Public transportation in Amman is limited. Taxis are relatively cheap and easily available. There are a number of shopping malls, restaurants, gyms, and cinemas. A large variety of accommodation options can be found; however, it is worth noting that prices in Amman have generally increased in the past few years. There are no specific security threats. Amman is a very easy city in which to live; large, many amenities, very modern and serviced by an international airport with direct flights to most capital cities. According to the assessment of the UN Department of Safety & Security (UNDSS) Jordan is a family duty station (category A hardship). As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of the insurance plan.

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