National Consultant - Information Management of Child Protection (Open to Myanmar Nationals Only)

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UNICEF Myanmar

Purpose of Activity/Assignment:

UNICEF is seeking the support of a national technical information management consultant to support collection of data, analysis of the trend and ensuring quality of information sharing and knowledge management on child protection data. The consultant will also support child protection related Area of Responsibilities (AoR) for effective information management including Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) process by developing Needs severity analysis, People in Need (PIN) and Planned reach calculation etc.

Scope of Work:

Under the overall guidance of the chief of section and direct supervision of Child Protection Officer, the national IM consultant will carry out the following tasks:

1. Information Management for the child protection

The tasks encompass establishing a repository for child protection related information, collaborating with the Child Protection Officer to create standardized tools, consolidating data from diverse partners into comprehensive documents and presentations, maintaining data confidentiality, and coordinating with various organizations to ensure cohesion and compatibility in information management across different sectors.

2. Data Collection, Compilation and Analysis

The tasks include collecting information from diverse sources, verifying data quality, contributing to the development of information management tools, facilitating capacity building for partner organizations' IM/data focal persons, and developing cutting-edge data collection tools to ensure consistency and timeliness in information gathering.

3. Data Visualization

The tasks include the development of easily understandable data visualization products such as maps, dashboards, infographics, and financial/resource analyses to facilitate informed decision-making. Comprehensive mapping exercises, including analyses of 5Ws, Needs and Gaps, and Services and Infrastructure, are conducted to gain a clear understanding of the child protection area, identify areas of need, and support effective planning and response strategies.

4. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

The tasks include providing support to Information Management personnel, with an emphasis on fostering sustainable practices. The role involves assisting sub-national AoRs in information management matters, aiming to improve data collection, analysis, and reporting to enhance capabilities and consolidate trends and analysis in child protection. Additionally, the responsibilities include introducing and applying the latest trends and technologies, sharing best practices, and organizing capacity-building initiatives to strengthen the competencies of clients and stakeholders, with an overarching goal of promoting sustainable results in child protection.

Duty Station/ Travel:

The selected consultant will travel to the towns (Sittwe, Lashio, Myitkyina and Hpa-an) two times per town during the consultancy period. Overall, 24 days of travel is estimated for the assignment. The estimated travel frequency and locations are described as below.

No****Location****Estimated Frequency****Duration1Sittwe, Rakhine State23 days2Lashio, Shan State23 days3Myitkyina, Kachin State23 days4Hpa-an, Kayin State23 daysDuration of the Contract:

11 months. Flexible hours. Delivery-based. Consultant manages his/her own time.

Description of Assignment:

Task 1: Collect, verify, maintain, and update child protection related information datasets.

Deliverable 1: Compiled and updated child protection related information datasets available

Timeline: April, July and October 2024

Task 2: Create infographics child protection dashboards

Deliverable 2: Child protection information dashboards available

Timeline: April, July and October 2024

Task 3: Conduct 8 capacity-building sessions to enhance the effective use of data collection tools, reporting procedures, data analysis techniques, and utilization of Information Management (IM) tools for focal points within each partner organization of AoR

Deliverable 3: 8 capacity-building sessions reports available

Timeline: February, May, July and September 2024 (2 sessions per month)

Task 4: Conduct comprehensive mapping exercise for child protection area (including 5Ws analysis, needs and gap analysis, and assessment of services and infrastructure)

Deliverable 4: Comprehensive analysis report available

Timeline: November 2024

The qualified candidate will be an expert in information technology and more knowledge on child protection.

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

• Master’s degree or equivalent in information management related field
• Academic qualification Additional certificates related to data and/or knowledge management or other related field is an asset.
• A minimum of 3 years of Information Management relevant professional experience, preferably in child protection and/or other humanitarian contexts.
• Experience in multiple information management software and development of visualization tools.
• Familiarity and additional years of directly related experience including experience with either experience with the UN and/or NGO, experience in humanitarian Child Protection IM work is a strong asset.
• Experience of Cluster/Sector coordination and understanding of the context in Myanmar would be a strong advantage
• Proficiency in English and Burmese languages is required. Familiarity with other ethnic language is an asset

Competencies and values

• Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Commitment and Motivation,
• Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Ethics and Values, Knowledge Sharing, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Technological Awareness, Working in Team

**Please complete the following "Expression of Interest Form" and ensure to attach in your applications: EOI_National Consultant_ CP IM_20231129 (final).doc

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).

To view our competency framework, please visit 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.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.

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 be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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:

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

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.