Data and Analytics Specialist,

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• UNICEF Somalia Data Strategy development and operationalization
• Develop and implement a comprehensive data strategy aligned with the specific needs of UNICEF Somalia.
• Conduct a thorough assessment of data requirements and identify relevant data sources.
• Establish data collection protocols, including methodologies, tools, and procedures.
• Ensure data is systematically collected, organized, and stored in a secure and accessible manner.
• Establish a centralized data repository and implement data governance and quality control measures.

• Ensure that the data collection and analysis capacities of Country Office staff and national partners – government and civil society – are strengthened enabling them to increasingly engage in and lead in survey and analysis of data for programming.
• Provide training and guidance on data collection methodologies, data quality assurance, and analysis techniques.
• Develop training materials and organize workshops and seminars to enhance staff and partner capacity.
• Collaborate with external organizations to leverage their expertise and resources for improved data collection and analysis.
• Strengthen the skills and knowledge of staff and partners to ensure reliable and actionable data for decision-making.

• Ensure that the Country Office and national partners have timely, accurate and gender-specific measurement of change in conditions in the country or region, including monitoring of socio-economic trends and the country’s wider policy, economic or institutional context, to facilitate planning and to draw conclusions about the impact of programmes or policies.
• Work closely with stakeholders to identify key indicators and design data collection tools and methodologies.
• Support the collection of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and other social development indicators.
• Develop and implement a monitoring mechanism to track and report on statistical data related to children and women in Somalia.
• Ensure timely and accurate measurement of conditions to support situation monitoring and assessment efforts.

• Analyze data sets using statistical tools and techniques to identify trends and patterns.
• Transform data into visual representations such as charts, graphs, and maps.
• Create reports, visualizations, and outreach materials to effectively communicate data insights.
• Prepare periodic reports for program managers and stakeholders.
• Develop interactive data visualizations, including dashboards, to facilitate understanding and decision-making.

• Establish and maintain relationships with government counterparts, UN agencies, civil society organizations, academia, and professional associations.
• Actively participate in networking activities, meetings, and events to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange.
• Collaborate with partners to share information, knowledge, and data.
• Facilitate data-sharing partnerships to expand data sources and enhance data analysis capabilities.

• Share lessons learned from data analysis and research.
• Identify and promote best practices in data analytics.
• Conduct research on emerging trends and methodologies in data analytics.
• Contribute to knowledge management initiatives within UNICEF Somalia.
• Participate in capacity-building activities to enhance data analysis skills and promote evidence-based decision-making.

• Advanced university degree in computer science, data science, analytics, statistics, information management, or relevant field.
• A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.

• Possess Five (5) practical analytical work experience in data and statistics including in humanitarian settings.
• Exposure to emergency programming, including preparedness planning will be an asset.
• Active involvement in a humanitarian crisis response programme will be an asset.

• Fluent in English is required.
• Knowledge of other official UN languages or local languages relevant to the Somalia context is considered an asset.

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