Local Consultancy: ODK and Data Visualization Consultant – Humanitarian Performance Monitoring (60 Days) - Tenders Global

Local Consultancy: ODK and Data Visualization Consultant – Humanitarian Performance Monitoring (60 Days)

United Nations Resident Coordinator System (RCS)

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JOB DESCRIPTION

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child…

Tasks:

Task 1: ODK (InForm/ONA) Form Development

  • Analyze organizational processes and business requirements to determine the data collection needs that InForm forms must address.
  • Create detailed user stories to guide the design of InForm forms, ensuring they meet the specific needs and preferences of the end-users, e.g. multi-level data disaggregation.
  • Develop InForm forms tailored to specific data collection needs, ensuring user-friendly interfaces and logical question flow.
  • Expertise in structuring data and coding with a focus on unique identifiers (IDs) for streamlined data management.
  • Utilize advanced ODK features such as skip logic, validation rules, and multimedia support to enhance data collection efficiency.
  • Conduct form and database testing with users to finetune process flow and ensure functionality and overall system efficiency

Task 2: Data visualization

In collaboration with PME section and ICT unit, and programme staff and technical subject matter experts, including those in the Mindanao Field Office:

    • Conduct needs analysis and develop appropriate Power BI data visualization solutions;
    • Prepare relevant communication concepts and stories using key statistical and other indicators and information to help identify specific, relevant, and appropriate data visualizations; and
    • Design, develop, or update periodic, relevant data visualizations for various use cases.

Task 3: Database management

  • Build and maintain an office-wide data dictionary to standardize data terminology and usage.
  • Regularly gather user feedback on form functionality and make necessary adjustments to improve user experience and data quality.

Task 4: Capacity development

Design and deliver multiple trainings on InForm form development and data visualization for UNICEF Philippines and partners;

  • Prepare course outline and develop content based on specific needs of participants;
  • Develop documentation, teaching aids, and necessary materials;
  • Conduct the training; and
  • Provide post-training support.

Deliverables/Outputs:

Phase Deliverable
ODK (InForm/ONA) Form Development HPM data collection form in InForm
Data visualization HPM data dashboard in Power BI that displays and analyzes data in a user-friendly, infographic format and allows data exportation for sharing and analysis
Database management Documentation of system enhancements based on User feedback
Capacity development Final Training module, 1 staff training conducted, 1 partner training conducted, Post-training documentation
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Education:

  • University degree in Computer science/programming or related College Degree.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:

  • Proven experience in ODK (in particular ONA) form creation and management.
  • Strong skills in data structuring and coding, especially with unique identifiers.
  • Experience in developing and maintaining data dictionaries.
  • Proficient in Power BI for data visualization and dashboard creation.
  • Possess exceptional skills in translating complex numerical data into compelling data stories
  • Fluency in English, both in oral and written communication, and knowledge of the relevant local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified candidates are requested to complete an online candidate profile in http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/ by 20 March 2024. Only applications sent through the e-recruitment portal under Job Number: 570195 will be considered.

All candidates are requested to submit a COVER LETTER, and the duly filled P11 Form which can be downloaded from our website at P11 Form.docx (sharepoint.com) indicating three (3) previous supervisors. Please indicate your professional fees and the soonest availability to take on the post based on the above terms of reference.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles.

All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. The candidate may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid).


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