Re-advertsiment: Knowledge Management (Monitoring and Evaluation) Officer NOB- (Temporary appointment- 364 days), in Warsaw Poland. Open to Polish 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, education

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Knowledge Management Officer accountable strengthening knowledge and information management, learning and information sharing by documenting good practices and lessons learned of successful programmes and flagship initiatives, as well as by providing professional expertise and assistance in advocating for an environment whereby relevant data can be brought to a structure that supports the efficient management of data and information in the context of UNICEF programme. The Officer plays a leading role in knowledge sharing and information exchange within and between programme sections. In addition, the Officer serves as a champion who provides technical guidance and hands-on operational support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the achievement of results on programmes/projects in line with UNICEF Poland office.

Key End-Results Expected

1. Data collection and analysis to support all UNICEF programmes
2. Knowledge-based programme development and planning through timely monitoring and measurement of changes in conditions due to programme or policies in country or conducted with the participation of relevant partners and provided to the Office and national partners to facilitate national planning, and assess the impact of the programmes and policies, and report on the progress being made.
3. Key performance indicators are systematically monitored and data for key indicators of the Refugee Response Plan and management reports are collected, analyzed and made available to management.
4. Networking and partnership building with the government, CSO and UN partners.
5. The monitoring and evaluation capacities of Office staff and national partners are strengthened, enabling them to increasingly engage in and lead monitoring and evaluation processes.
6. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES and DUTIES & TASKS

Within the delegated authority and under the given organizational set-up, the incumbent may be assigned the primarily, shared, or contributory accountabilities for all or part of the following areas of major duties and key end-results.

1. Data collection and analysis to support all UNICEF programmes

Duties & Tasks

• Support data collection, analysis, dissemination processes relevant to programme needs.
• Proactively gather information from key stakeholders of which may be helpful for informing decisions.
• Provide the necessary tools and approach to run assessments.
• Manage collected data through surveys and assessments.
• Identify secondary data and information resources that would complement information needs of UNICEF country office, as appropriate.
• Organize and maintain contact directories of partners using standard formats agreed with relevant stakeholders.
• Liaise with other agencies and IM Focal Points (as required) for data/information and knowledge that can inform UNICEF programme decisions.
• Support and train POs at UNICEF Programme sections and zonal offices for ensuring systemized use and approach of M4R tools.
• Develop simple and effective tools for information sharing, using innovative technology solutions.

2. Knowledge-based programme development and planning

Duties & Tasks

• Support Programme sections and field offices and work closely with POs in the preparation, design and updating of the situation analysis for the programme sections to ensure that current and comprehensive data on refugee child and youth adolescent issues is available to guide UNICEF’s strategic policy, advocacy, intervention and development efforts on sectoral programmes and overall knowledge management.
• With support from supervisor set priorities, strategies, design and implementation plans. Keep abreast of development trends to enhance Office knowledge management, efficiency and delivery.
• Undertake lessons learned review of successful and unsuccessful knowledge management experiences and share observations/findings with programme sections and zonal offices, so best practices and insights can inform UNICEF Poland’s programming and knowledge management work.
• Work closely and collaboratively with internal colleagues and partners to discuss strategies and methodologies, and to determine national priorities to ensure the achievement of concrete and sustainable results.

3. Key performance indicators are systematically monitored

Duties & Tasks

• As part of the Humanitarian Performance Monitoring requirements, continuously follow up with internal colleagues and national partners for data gathering and information reporting.
• Liaise with UNICEF programme sections and the sector leads for data verification and information dissemination.
• Develop standardized reporting platforms for internal and external reporting.
• Collaborate in providing training to internal colleagues and sector partners on tools and platforms used in UNICEF specifically or at interagency level.

4. Networking and partnership building

Duties & Tasks

• Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with relevant government counterparts, national stakeholders, and academia through active networking, advocacy and effective communication to build capacity, exchange knowledge/expertise and to reinforce cooperation to achieve sustainable and broad results.
• Prepare communication and information materials for the Office programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnerships and support data and system strengthening for sectoral programmes.
• Participate in appropriate inter-agency discussions to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on planning and preparation of programmes/projects ensuring organizational position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated in development planning and agenda setting.

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

QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCIES

Education****:

University degree in social sciences, development planning, planning, evaluation, survey implementation, advanced statistical research.

Work Experience****:

• At least 2 years of professional work experience in programme development and implementation including monitoring and evaluation activities as follows:
• Two years of relevant professional work experience. Developing country work experience or field work experience

• At least one instance of exposure to emergency programming, including preparedness planning. Active involvement in a humanitarian crisis response programme preferred.

  Language Proficiency

Fluency in English and Polish is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

UNICEF values and competency Required

i) Core Values

• Care
• Respect
• Integrity
• Trust
• Accountability

Core Competencies

• 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)
• Drive to achieve impactful results (1)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

Technical Knowledge

Specific Technical Knowledge

• Knowledge of Project and Activity Evaluation.
• Professional technical knowledge/expertise in Data Collection
• Good skills in data visualization and infographic creation.
• Professional technical knowledge/expertise in Evaluation Process Management, Follow-up on Recommendations and Dissemination of M&E results.

Common Technical Knowledge Required

• Professional technical knowledge/expertise in demography, statistics, and data management.
• Methodology of M&E, theories, standards and models, quantitative/qualitative/mixed methods, validity/reliability testing of data, data analysis and interpretation, and statistical inference methods.
• Professional technical knowledge/expertise in Activity Monitoring & Evaluation, Evaluation Design, data analysis, and reporting.
• Gender equality and diversity awareness.

Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced

• Knowledge/expertise of best practices, lessons learned and communication.
• Understanding of UNICEF’s policies and procedures for programming, monitoring and evaluation guidelines.
• Latest programme monitoring and evaluation theory, methodology, technology and tools.
• Understanding of UN Mission and system; and International Code of Conduct.
• Understanding of UNICEF Mission Statement and observance of UNICEF Guiding Principles.
• UNICEF strategic framework for partnerships and collaborative relationships.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

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:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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 may also be 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.