UNV en Gestión de la Información
Organizational Context
UNICEF's core mission is to promote the rights of children, focusing on equity to ensure children and families have the opportunity to survive, develop, and reach their full potential. Working in Venezuela since 1967, UNICEF collaborates with national and subnational authorities, civil society, academia, and the private sector. The current country program (2023-2026) aims to guarantee children's rights, particularly in health, education, and protection, by improving access to quality services and strengthening monitoring mechanisms.
Job Purpose
This role supports UNICEF's country program (2023-2026) by strengthening monitoring and results mechanisms. The objective is to ensure children and adolescents have guaranteed rights, with a focus on quality health, education, and protection services. The position will contribute to an integrated monitoring system that collects and analyzes data from various sources, including field information, partner reports, and affected populations' feedback. This systematic evidence-gathering will inform timely decision-making, enhance program effectiveness, facilitate organizational learning, and ensure accountability, ultimately contributing to improved outcomes for children and adolescents in Venezuela.
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, the UNV will consolidate and verify the quality of data reported by partner organizations, calculating high-frequency program indicators for health, nutrition, education, child protection, and WASH. Responsibilities include tracking progress on humanitarian and program indicators, updating Geographic Information System (GIS) databases, and producing associated analyses. The role involves preparing essential information for program reports such as SitReps and donor reports, and developing data visualization products like maps, dashboards, and infographics. The UNV will maintain databases, compile and analyze field information on activity quality and results, and support the documentation of lessons learned and best practices.
Work Experience
Requires at least three years of professional experience in information management, data analysis, applied analytics, statistics, or program management, preferably within a humanitarian context. Experience with GIS is also required. Proficiency in database management, data processing, and visualization tools such as SPSS, Excel, ArcGIS, QGIS, ArcView, and Power BI is necessary. Experience using data to drive strategies and decision-making is essential. Prior experience with a UN agency or similar humanitarian organization is desirable.
Skills
Commitment to UNICEF values (Care, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability), results orientation, attention to detail, innovation, teamwork, service orientation, ability to manage multiple tasks, discretion, and responsible handling of confidential information. Strong oral and written communication skills are essential. Expertise in emergency preparedness, crisis response, information technology, telecommunications, statistics, and population science is required.