Nutrition Data Visualization Officer

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Overview

Support nutrition data analysis and visualization efforts for informed decision-making

You have:

• Proven technical expertise in managing data capture and storage, for analysing diverse datasets and presenting information in understandable tables, charts, graphs and reports.
• Experience with relevant softwares such as ArcGIS, QGIS, MapInfo, and more.
• Knowledge in establishing and managing websites; proven skills in GIS and map-making are an asset.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

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.

In Nigeria, children remain the most deprived of a range of rights, including the right to good nutrition, resulting in all forms of malnutrition. The latter is a consequence of complex interactions between individuals, households, and broader social and economic conditions. The First 1,000 Days of Life, from conception to two years of age, have been identified as a critical window for nutrition and child development and deprivations during this critical period result in irreversible consequences. Some of the factors responsible for the high rates of malnutrition in Nigeria include poor coverage and quality of nutrition services as well as persistent negative social norms and practices that lead to poor dietary practices for women and children. Consequently, Nigeria has the highest number of malnourished children in Africa and the second highest in the world.

Ensuring that women and children have access to the optimal diets, services and practices is the focus of UNICEF Nigeria’s Country Programme Strategy (2023-2027). The strategy is focused on ensuring that Nigeria, currently off-track to attain the Sustainable Development Goal Nutrition Targets by 2020, is supported to change the current trajectory.

To enable the above to occur, the use of data, analytics and evidence is a core part of the strategy. The near real-time monitoring of the nutrition situation of children and women, analyses and reporting of program performance to internal and external stakeholders is critical in influencing decisions on policy, programme effectiveness and resource allocations.

Nigeria is data-rich both in terms of routine data (e.g. DHIS-2, supply chain, etc.) and survey data such as the Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey 2018, Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2021, the National Food Consumption and Micronutrient Survey 2021, SMART surveys etc. These data need to be packaged in a variety of knowledge products that can be used by UNICEF to communicate with government, donors and other stakeholders.

The national UN Volunteer will use available data sets, perform analysis and produce knowledge management products to enable evidence informed decision making on both programme and in-house supply chain management for nutrition commodities. The knowledge management products will be of various types including visualizations such as maps, graphs, infographics etc. The choice of the products will be discussed and agreed with nutrition section data team and management.

This UNV assignment is part of UNICEF’s current program cycle, 2023-2027, that seeks to strengthen the nutrition information system across all levels and across the data value chain for use within the organization, as well as at the national and subnational levels for decision-making.

Within delegated authority and under the supervision of the Chief of the Nutrition Section or, his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Nutrition Data Visualization Officer will - • Provide input into the design of high quality nutrition data collection methodologies and analysis. Assist with the design and finalization of quantitative and qualitative methodologies including but not limited to surveys, polling, KAPs, Peer Data Quality Reviews. • Initiate/update and/or maintain nutrition section databases using a range of data platforms softwares such as ArcGIS, QGIS, Mapinfo, SPSS, STATA, EpiInfo6, SQL Server, and/or progress. Experience with HTML, PHP, ASP and/or Java, Kobo Collect, ODK platform, SMART+, RapidPro, Windows Microsoft’s Excel and PowerPoint in addition to PowerBI, canva, infogram amongst other monitoring tools and smart phone inventory for program monitoring and supportive supervision. • Create communication products visualizing data in ways that are understandable and easy to interpret, spot patterns, trends and correlations that otherwise might have gone unnoticed. Generate and develop program appropriate information products based on audience needs, data availability and refine the ideas in consultation with UNICEF team before embarking on the actual design of the products. • Validate all products to ensure quality before any external sharing. • Ensure complete, quality, and timely reporting based on agreed monitoring frameworks. • Conduct field visits to programme locations to monitor the quality of data collection and reporting and provide supportive supervision as and when needed. • Provide data for resource mobilization activities for the nutrition section. • Support harmonization of nutrition programme data and results with nutrition supplies management (forecasting, projection and utilization). • Present information in understandable, effective, and visually appealing tables, charts, graphs, maps, visuals, and reports (such as snapshots, dashboards, gap analysis, etc.). • Perform other tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNICEF; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNICEF procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented. • Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNICEF in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority. • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues. • Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment. • Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities. • Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups. • Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary. • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNICEF’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

data management, statistics, analysis, information technology and administration. - Proven technical expertise in managing data capture and storage, for analysing diverse datasets and presenting information in understandable tables, charts, graphs and reports; - Experience with relevant softwares such as ArcGIS, QGIS, MapInfo, SPSS, STATA, ENA, EpiInfo6, SQL Server, and/or progress. Experience with HTML, PHP, ASP, Kobo Collect, ODK platform, RapidPro, Windows Microsoft’s Excel (pivot table and macro) and PowerPoint, in addition to Power BI, Tableau, Canva, Infogram among other monitoring tools and smart phone inventory for program monitoring and supportive supervision. - Knowledge establishing and managing basic websites (e.g., Humanitarian Response Platforms); proven skills in using GIS and map‐making packages, and web design and software development are an asset.

Duty station is in Abuja, with frequent travel across the country as required. As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials.

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