Junior Data and Knowledge Management Analyst

Contract

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

In the framework of the coordination and implementation of the joint programming of the United Nations System in Gabon, the Office of the Resident Coordinator wishes to expand digital communication across the UN system in Gabon, through the creation of audiovisual, photographic and digital content on SDGs and the UN 2030 Agenda. To this end, it is planned to strengthen the communications team of the Office of the Resident Coordinator by recruiting a Content Designer/Communication Specialist who already has some practical experience in the development of audiovisual, photographic and digital content. The UNV will work closely with various agencies part of the UN Country Team and with partners to produce content on programmes and projects implemented to accelerate progress toward achievement of the SDGs across different programmatic areas.

Under the direct supervision of the Head of RC/HC’s Office, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Contribute to ensure coherent and collective support by the UNCT with a view to enhanc-ing capacities to collect, analyse and manage data especially to define that no one is left behind and to monitor implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). • Contribute to the development of guidance and training in the area of SDG indicators and data collection under the responsibility of the Data Committee. • Develop a Prevention Information Platform and ensure monthly data collection around a number of SDG indicators from different sources, enter the data in that platform, and pre-pare resulting analysis for monthly presentation of trends and patterns to the UNCT. • Prepare lessons learned reports from these information management systems to continu-ously improve them. • Build on other databases in the area of data and indicators management. • Support and promote innovation in the working methods of the RCO, particularly in the areas of data mining, information and knowledge management to improve data flows, da-ta analysis and efficiency. • Support the development of partnerships and cooperative arrangements with institutions and entities that may provide specialised expertise in these areas. • Identify and interpret trends/patterns using different statistical/structured techniques to detect features related to SDG measurements. • Help to prepare webinars and other presentations on knowledge management, the knowledge hub including organization of meetings, note-taking and ensuring follow up of action points. • Support UNCT interagency planning processes and other multi-stakeholder coordination forums, as required, including the update of the Common Country Analysis (CCA) and the development of the new UN Cooperation Framework, in close collaboration with the RCO team members.

Results/Expected Outputs • Information on the implementation of the SDGs in Gabon is managed efficiently by the RCO and used strategically by the RC/HC and the UNCT to advance the UN’s agenda and pro-gramming in the country. • The Government of Gabon is supported and has strengthened its capacity to collect, analyse and manage information to identify that no one is left behind and on the status of implementa-tion of the 2030 Agenda. • Increased understanding of the 2030 Agenda and ways to implement it at country level by the Government, the UNCT and other stakeholders including donors, and civil society, to advance sustainable development.

Accountability Adaptability Commitment and Motivation Commitment to continuous learning Communication Creativity Empowering others Working in teams Technology Awareness

• Volunteer is committed to continuous learning with regards technical skills and gain work experience in a UN system agency. • Experience in data collection, data analysis and data management is required. • Information management skills are required. • Demonstrated knowledge of the SDGs and SDG indicators would be an advantage. • Ability to use graphic designer and information management programmes would be an advantage.

Gabon is an Upper Middle-Income Country, with comfortable living conditions for expatriate workers. The SDG Index and Dashboards 2017 report, produced by Sustainable Development Solutions Network and the Bertelsmann Stiftung assessed Gabon as being in first place within Sub-Saharan Africa with respect to progress towards the SDGs. Living conditions in Gabon contrast with the living conditions of populations. Unemployment, particularly among young people, remains high and the cost of living is quite high compared to other countries in the sub region. Food imports provide most of the coverage of people's needs in large cities. The UN Volunteer will be based in Libreville where we can move freely. Food and non-food amenities are available. Medical facilities are available although quality is not always guaranteed. Housing is quite expensive and is subject to the prior approval of the Department of Security.