Social Policy Officer (Data)

Volunteering

Overview

Support UNICEF's mission and coordinate research deliverables.

You have:

• Demonstrated experience in research methodology, design and fieldwork is required with strong knowledge of quantitative and qualitative designs.
• Knowledge of Stata or SPSS and data visualization is an asset.
• Good interpersonal, networking and communication skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of national data and research landscape, previous engagement with stakeholders, particularly government, is an asset.

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.

This UNV assignment is part of UNICEF’s mission to end child poverty and ensure all children have inclusive access to social protection.

In addition to duty station specific vaccine requirements, appointments 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 appointment. It does not apply to UN Volunteers 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 contracts.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for UN Volunteers 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 recruitment process and afterwards in your assignment.

Under the overall supervision of the Social Policy Specialist, Data & Evidence the UN Volunteer Specialist will:

• Support and coordinate the delivery of office-wide research deliverables, including engagement with research consultants; • Coordinate and provide child-responsive technical input on national surveys and knowledge management systems; • Conduct data analysis and visualization; • Support evidence generation processes, including conceptualization of research ideas, drafting of Terms of Reference, reviewing deliverables for quality assurance and dissemination of reports; • Support processes for the Research and Ethics Committee that guides office evidence production; • Support engagement with implementing partners on joint workstreams; • Support in conducting spot checks and programmatic monitoring for Implementing Partners; • Contribute to task forces/ working groups, technical meetings, workshops, conferences including reporting; • Perform other activities as required by supervisor.

• Integrity • Accountability • Commitment • Planning • Teamwork • Communication • Professionalism

Data and evidence, research, demographics, monitoring and evaluation or similar fields, preferably in a development setting; • Demonstrated experience in research methodology, design and fieldwork is required with strong knowledge of quantitative and qualitative designs; • Demonstrated understanding of national data and research landscape, previous engagement with stakeholders, particularly government, is an asset; • Knowledge of Stata or SPSS and data visualization is an asset; • Proven track record of working with research institutions is an asset;
• Good interpersonal, networking and communication skills.

Zambia is a land-locked country with a population estimated at 18 million. It is a resource-rich country with sparsely populated land in the centre of Southern Africa. It shares its border with eight countries (Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe) that serve as an expanded market for its goods. Lusaka became the capital city of Zambia in May 1935. Lusaka’s central position in Zambia and its pleasant climate were two of the main reasons for its selection as the capital. It is a metropolis, which provides a home to about two and half million (3.3 M) inhabitants of different nationalities. It has grown to become the seat of the Government of the Republic of Zambia and as such all diplomatic missions, international organizations, industrial and commercial entities are based there. Its political, social, economic, and cultural significance has also increased through the years.

Public transport is provided by private operators using minibuses and taxis. The bus routes are not mapped, and roads are often congested. Good modern housing for rent is available on the open market. The official language is English, which is widely spoken. The country is generally food secure, with sufficient local fresh fruits and vegetables available in the markets, as well as various dairy, poultry and meat products. There are several international schools using the Cambridge GCSE or IGCSE syllabi, from key stage one through to A levels. Health conditions are generally good, although malaria is endemic. Zambia is generally a safe place to live in, although not free of crime. Some prudence is required. For more info, visit: http://www.zambiatourism.com; https.

Applicants from Mansa or Luapula Province and Solwezi or North-Western Province are strongly encouraged to apply.

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