Data and Analytics Specialist,

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UNICEF staff as well as donor partners can easily and efficiently find and access this information, for any requisite purpose. The Specialist will support the Office to ensure that data-driven insights that allow managers and stakeholders to make more informed and targeted decisions and advocacy are readily available. The Specialist will consider their work in a larger UNICEF development and humanitarian context, within the Office and in consideration of various external factors, help interpret data from different sources and turn it into useful and well-triangulated information which can offer ways to improve program focus and decisions. The Specialist will also underscore patterns and trends, and periodically generate reports based on demand as well as in a structured manner.

Summary of key duties and responsibilities:

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.

Data Collection and Analysis Capacity Building:

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.

Data and Analysis for Situation Monitoring and Assessment:

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.

Data visualization and dissemination:

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.

Networking and partnership building:

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.

Innovation, knowledge management, and capacity building:

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.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:
Education:

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.

Experience:

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.

Language Requirements:

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

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/570201

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