Youth and Adolescent Officer (Knowledge Management and Data Support)​

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Overview

Support Learning-to-Earning Data and Knowledge Management initiatives.

You have:

• At least 3+ years of professional work experience in data management, monitoring and evaluation, knowledge management, or programme support.
• Understanding and experience in data collection, validation, analysis, reporting, and knowledge management.
• Excellent oral and written skills; strong drafting, formulation, and reporting abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners.
• Ability to work and adapt professionally in a challenging environment; effectiveness in a multicultural team.
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office applications, database management and data visualization tools.
• Self-motivated, able to work with minimum supervision, and capable of meeting tight deadlines.
• Affinity with or interest in youth employability, skills development, entrepreneurship, and Learning-to-Earning programs.

Contract

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The Youth and Adolescent Development (YAD) programme’s Learning-to-Earning portfolio supports adolescents and young people—particularly vulnerable Lebanese and non-Lebanese youth—to strengthen employability, entrepreneurship, and transition pathways to decent work. The portfolio comprises multiple large-scale, multi-partner initiatives, including KFW-funded projects, PROSPECTS, and other donor-supported programmes, which require strong data systems, timely reporting, and robust monitoring, evaluation, and information management (M&E/IM) to ensure accountability, learning, and results-based decision-making.

To respond to the increased workload in data management, reporting, M&E, and information management, UNICEF seeks the support of a UNV to support the in the Learning-to-Earning Data and Knowledge Management. Under the supervision of the Youth and Adolescent Development Officer (Innovation) NO-2, the UNV will support the consolidation and quality assurance of programme data, donor and corporate reporting, partner follow-up, and the development of knowledge products and analytical tools. This role will contribute to improved evidence generation, programme performance monitoring, and the effective delivery and scaling of Learning-to-Earning interventions.

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.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Youth and Adolescent Development Officer (Innovation), the UN Volunteer will be supporting with the following:

Partner Reporting Follow-up and Data Validation: - Follow up implementing partners to ensure timely submission of periodic reports and datasets in line with agreed templates and timelines. - Review, clean, and validate partner-reported data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with UNICEF and donor reporting requirements. - Support partners in addressing data gaps, inconsistencies, and quality issues through clear feedback and guidance.

Data Systems, Extraction, and Visualization - Support the design and maintenance of structured systems for data extraction, consolidation, and storage across Learning-to-Earning interventions. - Develop and update dashboards, trackers, and visual summaries to display key indicators, progress against targets, and implementation status. - Ensure data is easily accessible and usable for programme planning, donor reporting, and management decision-making.

Knowledge Management and Evidence Products - Design and support the development of knowledge management products, including briefs, factsheets, learning notes, and presentations, capturing results, lessons learned, and good practices. - Support the organization and structuring of Learning-to-Earning programme documentation and evidence repositories. - Contribute to internal learning and reflection processes by synthesizing data and insights into actionable knowledge.

Care Respect Integrity Trust Accountability Sustainability Adaptability and flexibility Creativity Judgement and decision-making Planning and organising Professionalism Self-management

UNICEF Specific Competencies: Build and Maintain Partnership Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness Drive to achieve results for impact Innovates and embraces change Manages ambiguity and complexity Thinks and acts strategically Works collaboratively with others

At least 3+ years of professional work experience in data management, monitoring and evaluation, knowledge management, or programme support, preferably in youth employability, skills development, or entrepreneurship programmes; experience working in the UN or other international development organization is an asset.

Other required skills and experience: - Understanding and experience in data collection, validation, analysis, reporting, and knowledge management; experience in developing dashboards, trackers, or knowledge products is an asset. -Experience coordinating reporting across multiple implementing partners within a programme or portfolio. -Experience consolidating and aligning partner data with donor reporting requirements. -Experience conducting structured data validation and quality checks before donor submission. -Experience translating monitoring findings into clear reports or knowledge products for decision-making. -Exposure to working in large or multi-partner programme environments. - Excellent oral and written skills; strong drafting, formulation, and reporting abilities. - Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including implementing partners, government entities, and youth networks. - Ability to work and adapt professionally in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel. - Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing is desirable. - Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), email/internet, and familiarity with database management and data visualization tools. Experience in Graphic Design is a plus. - Self-motivated, able to work with minimum supervision, and capable of meeting tight deadlines. - Affinity with or interest in youth employability, skills development, entrepreneurship, and Learning-to-Earning programmes, as well as the UN system is highly desirable.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. This position is based in Beirut. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. National UN Volunteers are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions.

Benefits package: • Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) USD 1,606.56 • Annual and learning leaves • Medical and life Insurance • Free access to different learning platforms. For more information on UN Volunteer benefits, entitlements and support, please visit: https://www.unv.org/volunteer-your-country-conditions-service

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