National Consultant - Information Management, Planning, Monitoring and Data
Organizational Context
UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, 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 every child's rights not just as a job, but as a calling. UNICEF offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this consultancy is to deliver time-bound information management and emergency reporting outputs to support regional preparedness and response monitoring related to Ebola Virus Disease and other public health risks in West and Central Africa. This role is crucial for ensuring timely and accurate data dissemination, enabling effective decision-making and resource allocation during public health emergencies. The consultant will contribute to strengthening UNICEF's capacity to respond to crises by providing essential data management and reporting services, thereby supporting the protection and well-being of children in the region. The consultancy aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of emergency response operations through robust information management systems.
Responsibilities
The consultant will be responsible for delivering specific information management and emergency reporting outputs within defined timelines to support regional preparedness and response monitoring for public health risks, including Ebola Virus Disease, in West and Central Africa. This includes consolidating, quality-assuring, and analyzing data from multiple sources to produce clear and actionable reporting products. The consultant will also support the development and maintenance of information management systems and contribute to the overall emergency reporting framework. Key tasks involve collecting data from various stakeholders, ensuring data accuracy and completeness, and generating regular reports for regional and country offices. The role requires close collaboration with program teams, health experts, and other partners to gather necessary information and disseminate findings effectively. The consultant will also assist in identifying data gaps and recommending improvements to data collection and reporting processes to enhance the effectiveness of humanitarian preparedness and response efforts.
Work Experience
At least two years of relevant professional experience in information management, data analysis, emergency reporting, or related fields. Experience supporting humanitarian preparedness, response monitoring, or public health emergency reporting is also required. Experience consolidating, quality-assuring, and analyzing data from multiple sources and preparing clear reporting products is essential.
Skills
Information Management, Data Analysis, Emergency Reporting, Data Quality Assurance, Report Generation, Humanitarian Preparedness, Public Health Emergency Response, Data Consolidation, UNICEF/UN System Experience (Desirable), Power BI/ArcGIS Proficiency (Desirable)