Monitoring Officer (Child Rights and Data Analysis), NO-2, Kyiv, Open for Ukraine Nationals Only
Contract
This is a NO-2 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-2 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, hope
The position of Monitoring Officer (Child rights and data analysis) is established in the UNICEF Country Office:
- To provide a contribution to Country Programme Document (CPD) development process in terms of the data analysis in close consultation with UNICEF sections and national counterparts.
- To support Country Office’s efforts in evaluations, child-related data collection, data compilation and analyses, and in making the data available for programme planning, monitoring, and future advocacy.
- To assist in the development of national capacities for child rights monitoring and in strengthening the Child Rights Monitoring System at all levels.
How can you make a difference?
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
- Maintain and develop partnerships with relevant national stakeholders to reinforce the national child rights monitoring system so that reliable and disaggregated data and analysis on the situation of disadvantaged and excluded children are available to, and used by, decision-makers in the development of child-related policies and programmes.
- Contribute to the process of children related data mapping, share the findings with relevant stakeholders and compile UNICEF’s consolidated policy advice on strengthening data collection, analysis and monitoring for children in Ukraine.
- In close collaboration with key counterparts, support the design and implementation of capacity development interventions on evidence generation, data management and child rights monitoring.
- Assist in sector or area-specific data analyses and data compilation to make planning and interventions data-driven (e.g. in the social protection sector).
- Contribute to the management of evaluations undertaken by UNICEF to ensure all deadlines are met and the evaluation reports adhere to UNICEF quality and ethical standards.
- Contribute to data visualization through establishing and maintaining online platforms for data storage and analyses which in turn make data and trends easily accessible to UNICEF and key counterparts for programme design and planning.
- Provide technical assistance to national counterparts in CRC focused planning for children where an evidence-based approach is applied.
- Contribute to office reporting on children’s situation and prepare policy notes on CRM upon the request
- Closely collaborate with all UNICEF sections and field offices and support the establishment of an office-wide child rights monitoring system.
- Provide support in the organization of the new CPD development-related consultations and events, both internally and with the participation of external partners.
- Implement other CRM and data management related activities based on the request from the office.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Education:
University degree in social sciences, law, statistics, development planning, or other relevant fields.
Work experience:
Minimum two years of experience in supporting child rights monitoring, data collection, and data analysis. Experience in collaboration with national counterparts in data collection and monitoring. Experience of work with the United Nations, the experience of work with UNICEF is an asset.
Language requirements:
Fluency in English and Ukrainian is required. Knowledge of other UN languages is considered is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
UNICEF competencies required for this post are...
- Core Competencies
- Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1)
- Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
- Works Collaboratively with others (1)
- Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
- Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
- Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
- Drives to achieve impactful results (1)
Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)
Functional Competencies
- Analyzing (1)
- Applying technical expertise (1)
- Learning and researching (1)
- Planning and organizing (1)
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. For this position, eligible and suitable women are encouraged to apply.
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments 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.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
This position is based in Kyiv and the incumbent will be expected be work on-site. However, depending on the security conditions and advisory, s/he will be required to relocate within Ukraine.