Research and Knowledge Management Officer, P2, Luanda, Angola, No. 00125169

Contract

This is a P-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 89,663 USD and 121,784 USD.

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UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent over 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world.

For every child, knowledge

Working in partnership with the Government of Angola at every level alongside committed donors, civil society, and private organizations, we celebrate important achievements, while recognizing that there is a long way to go, before we can achieve the dream of a world fit for children.

For more information, visit the UNICEF Angola Country Office website: https://www.unicef.org/angola/.

PURPOSE

The Research and Knowledge Management (KM) Officer reports to the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PME) Specialist. Under the guidance and general supervision of PME Specialist, the Research and KM Officer will:

• Assist in all research and studies within the country office and provide support for research design, ToR development, information/data collection and analysis, quality assurance of draft reports, communication/advocacy materials and any other knowledge products;
• Work effectively with all programmes for a well-established integrated monitoring, evaluation and research plan (IMERP) and assist in key deliverables committed in IMERP;
• Support the development of national capacities for research, studies and evaluations within the public sector, with special attention to the robust research design, ethical considerations in evidence generation, data analysis and drafting of research reports;
• Coordinate office-wide knowledge management related work, in close collaboration with programme teams and communications team, with focuses on a structured knowledge management approach in the office, establishing/expanding knowledge sharing channels, strengthening the digital workspaces that facilitate work processes and support effective information management, knowledge exchange, including SharePoint sites and other platforms.
• Support the development and dissemination of knowledge products, including but not limited to briefs derived from research and evaluations, donor reports and year-end reporting to showcase results achieved and for advocacy.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To make a difference you will be accountable for the following key duties & tasks:

1. Development and monitoring the integrated monitoring, evaluation and research plan
   • Support the development of the IMERP, which will provide the most relevant and strategic information to programming and delivery of the country programme;
   • Closely track implementation of the planned and on-going research and studies by following up with programme focal points, update the status of IMERP accordingly and share with PME Specialist for CMT meetings.
2. Research Management
   • Technically support UNICEF Angola team and partners to formulate Terms of Reference for high quality research or study projects;
   • Assist with the recruitment and selection of qualified research consultants, ensuring that the selection process is in compliance with UNICEF standards for performance, accountability, transparency and ethics;
   • Support the refinement of research design, and the implementation of research or study projects as needed;
   • Support the quality assurance of key deliverables, particularly inception reports (if applicable), draft and final reports;
   • In close collaboration with communication teams, assist research managers from all sectors with the development of communication plan to disseminate research findings to intended audiences via user-friendly methods, and support the development of knowledge products when needed;
   • Ensure all research and studies follow the ethical principles and standards outlined in the UNICEF Procedure for Ethical Standards in Research, Evaluation and Data Collection and Analysis (2021).
3. Capacity Development of Research
   • Support the capacity building activities or training workshops for national partners, with special attention to the robust research design, ethical considerations in evidence generation, data analysis and drafting of research reports;
   • Ensure that sufficient systems and procedures are in place at the country office to enable an appropriate ethics review of all UNICEF-supported evidence generation activities as per the UNICEF Procedure for Ethical Standards in Research, Evaluation and Data Collection and Analysis (2021), with capacity building sessions organized if necessary.
4. Knowledge Management

• Coordinate the knowledge management function in the country office with a structured knowledge management approach, based on the global knowledge management strategy or regional knowledge management initiatives;

• Support the use of digital workspaces that facilitate work processes and support effective information management and knowledge exchange, including SharePoint sites and other platforms;

• • Promote and support the country office to establish/expand knowledge sharing channels, organize learning events, and identify emerging good practices, lessons learned, and knowledge gaps in each priority result area;
  • Support the development of knowledge products for better dissemination of key findings from research, studies and evaluations when needed, and support the donor reporting and year-end reporting as part of knowledge management to showcase results achieved and for advocacy.

5. Perform any other tasks as required by the supervisor and the Senior Management.

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

• Advanced University degree in in Social Sciences, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, International Development or other relevant discipline.

  *A first University Degree (Bachelor’s) in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.

• A minimum of two years of professional experience in conducting research or studies, and research management. Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is an asset.

• Proven skills in data visualization and research report writing are required.
• Advanced skills and technical proficiency in SharePoint and other collaborative tools are required;
• Exposure to various approaches of effective knowledge management and sharing is an asset;
• Strong management and coordination skills in a complex multi-organizational setting are assets.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or local working language of the duty station (Portuguese) is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

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

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are...

The competencies required for this post are 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).

View our competency framework at Competency Framework Brochure.pdf

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

Life at UNICEF

Working at UNICEF is highly rewarding. With attractive remuneration package encompassing competitive pay and benefits, a culture that helps staff thrive and diverse opportunities for personal and professional development, we aim to help you maintain a fulfilling life both at and outside the office.

We make sure you and your loved ones receive the resources and care that you need to thrive. Our contracts, benefits and wellbeing policies and initiatives ensure that you are well equipped to effectively deliver for children such as;

• Tax exemption, family allowances, hardship benefits, 10 UN holidays and annual leave allowance, maternity, paternity, adoption leave, medical and dental insurance, pension etc.
• Career support, staff wellbeing programme, breastfeeding policy, flexible work arrangements, childcare room, family support, policies & initiatives, security etc.

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:

• UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
• Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

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.