Information Management - Consultancy, Amman, Jordan, PPMR section, 5 months, Remote work,

Organizational Context

UNICEF operates in over 190 countries, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of our work, viewing the promotion of children's rights as a calling. UNICEF offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development, fostering a sense of purpose while serving children and communities globally.

Job Purpose

The Information Management Consultant will support the finalization and rollout of the MENA Information Management Strategy and assist in developing a Monitoring Framework. This role is crucial for translating the strategy into actionable outputs by creating guidance, tools, and methodologies to enhance IM capacity across the region. The consultant will focus on strengthening integrated IM systems, improving data flow mapping and quality assurance, and enhancing data visualization and analytical outputs. The objective is to better inform programme and operational decisions, ultimately advancing more coherent, sustainable, and effective IM practices across the MENA region by strengthening regional and country-level information management systems for evidence-based programme monitoring, review, and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

The Information Management Consultant will be responsible for strengthening regional and country-level information management systems to support evidence-based programme monitoring, review, and strategic planning. This includes improving the quality, efficiency, and interoperability of programme data through detailed data flow mapping, harmonization of data collection tools, and the implementation of strengthened data quality assurance processes. The consultant will also be tasked with producing analytical products and developing essential IM/Monitoring tools that directly support operational decision-making, programme prioritization, and institutional learning. Key activities involve translating the regional IM strategy into practical guidance, tools, and capacity development approaches for Country Offices. This includes supporting the design and implementation of integrated IM systems, enhancing data flow mapping and quality assurance, and improving data visualization and analytical outputs to better inform programme and operational decisions. The consultant will work closely with regional teams and Country Offices to advance more coherent, sustainable, and effective IM practices across the MENA region.

Work Experience

At least 5 years of professional experience in information management, monitoring systems, or data management and analysis. Experience in coordination across diverse teams and managing complex collaborations is required. Experience supporting emergency preparedness or humanitarian response operations within UNICEF is beneficial. Experience in the MENA region is an asset.

Skills

Database management, Data analysis, Access, MySQL, MS SQL, R, Python, Managing large datasets, Integrating multiple data sources, Data analysis tools, Data visualization tools, Information management strategy development

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