UNICEF is the world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, ...
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- Data Analysis Consultancy - Child Protection Section
- Programme Associate (GS-6), FT, PG Child Protection
- Method of Application
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience5 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldConsultancy  , Data, Business Analysis and AI 
Terms of Reference / Key Deliverables:
- Quality assessment and enhancement of up to 6 (six) corporate reports, including EDAR, GARR, and GAP, HARR, QCPR. Cross-check data and sources, provide input to the reports based on the CSI data, apply design parameters, and enhanced graphics and data products to the reports by 15 March 2025.
- Prepare the data master file: Prepare reporting analysis for the 2024 cycle including calculations for CSIs on a global level disaggregated by region, sex, age, and disability by 1 March 2025.
- Provide quality check to the reported data for 2024 including following up with CSI data focal points at HQ, ROs, and Cos by 15 February 2025.
- Support capacity building efforts to familiarize CO/RO colleagues on Goal Area 3 SP (current and new) indicator, including the preparation for the 2024 reporting – at least 3 webinars presentations and organized, documented and shared by 15 December 2024.
- Data Visualization for CPPT: ppts, charts, graphs, graphics for PHP Steering Committee presentations, and UNGA resources. Minimum of 20 visibility products with up to 4 elements each, with 2 rounds of review by teams by 31 October 2025.
- CSI 2024 results analysis at global and 7 regions (Excel and ppts), including 1 customization for each regional analysis based on input from regional advisors by 31 October 2025.
- Perform CSI uptake, finalization, and mapping analysis for 2025 by 15 May 2025.
- CSI Analysis for BMT for the new SP, including construction of the CP indicators database from SP (2017-2021) and SP (2022-2025), and support setting target for the new SP (2026-2030) by 31 October 2025.
- Review of Goal Area 3 SP Indicator and CSI Methodology note (review, update, and revise existing methodology notes, on the SharePoint and Word Documents) for 2024 reporting and for 2025 updates, including the new SP updates by 31 October 2025.
- GA 3 CSI Dashboard (CSI Planning: target settings “finalization” for GA 3, CSI GA 3 uptake comparison across years, CSI results mapping analysis; Reporting: result area progress rates, indicator progress dashboard “traffic light coding”, indicator progress by region) by 1 June 2025.
- Update Dashboards for Justice and CPSS with up to 3 rounds of feedback and response by the team by 1 March 2025.
- Develop the Primero and CAAC dashboards with up to 5 rounds of feedback and response by the team by 1 March 2025.
- Travel (Up to $5,000).
Qualifications
Education:
- Master’s Degree
- Disciplines: An advanced university degree in social science such as economics, international development, public policy, statistics, or in information management, computer sciences, data science, engineering or associated disciplines is required.
Work experience:
- At least five years of solid experience working for international organization in data analysis, programme monitoring and/or reporting.
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required *:
- Demonstrated skills in writing and producing succinct, high quality and analytical reports using a range of qualitative and quantitative data.
- Demonstrated experience in data visualisation software PowerBI is a must. Additional software experience/knowledge (e.g. Tableau, Infogram and R) is an advantage.
- Technical knowledge on child protection is strongly preferred.
- Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills in English.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: the ability to successfully and effectively liaise with people in a wide range of functions in a multi-cultural environment.
- Excellent Computer skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and other presentation software.
- Ability to work virtually from other time zones with some overlap with NY hours.
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND , KCSE , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience6 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldProject Management 
Join our team as a Programme Associate, where you'll play a crucial role in supporting the Prevention of Harmful Practices section under the guidance of our Senior Advisor. You'll engage in a variety of program support functions that contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring of impactful country programs, ensuring that all efforts align with UNICEF’s standards. Collaborating closely with technical and managerial staff, as well as external partners, you’ll help shape program design and delivery. Your insights will be key as you monitor project milestones and recommend improvements to keep initiatives on target. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and communities!
How can you make a difference?
- Carrying out transactions in VISION ensuring programme results, activities and programme coding are as per annual work plans (AWPs) and making amendments and alterations as per section revisions when necessary.
- Carrying out transactions in VISION pertaining to grants and programme-related items for his/her section including but not limited to registering grant allotments and tracking expiring programme grants.
- Preparing monitoring and reporting information for supervisor and team on agreed performance indicators to drive more efficient management and accountability for results.
- Regularly monitoring budgets and financial expenditures of section by employing applicable tools, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision and/or follow up.
- Facilitating the development of programme cooperation agreements (PCAs) by providing information and drafting selected sections of it.
- Facilitating the processing of contracts for consultants, vendors and external partners that support the office in programme delivery. This includes preparing and filing documents, completing necessary forms and templates, uploading TOR’s in VISION, and making necessary logistical arrangements. Keeps vendor lists, partners, and consultant rosters up-to-date.
- Helping conduct regular monitoring of partner’s projects to assess their financial record-keeping, expenditure controls and reporting systems.
- Supporting the programme section in researching, compiling and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data and information from a variety of sources on subject matters relevant to the work of the section to facilitate programme delivery as well as preparation of reports, working papers and presentations.
- Helping prepare periodic or ad-hoc financial reports relating to country office and donors to support the office in optimizing use of programme funds.
- Supports capacity development activities related to programme development by preparing training materials and participating in exercises.
- Providing travel assistance to staff members in section for travel arrangements and entitlements based on the organization’s rules and policies. Liaising with relevant travel focal points to ensure that the organization obtains the best service and price for all travel.
- Manage the administration of the section including meetings, team coordination, team calendars, and other relevant administrative tasks.
Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned as required
The following minimum requirements:
- Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization is required.
- For this position, a bachelor’s degree from a recognized academic institution in a relevant field may replace three years of related work experience.
- A master’s degree may replace additional two years.is required.
Work Experience
- A minimum of six years of progressively responsible finance or administrative work experience is required.
- General Service Staff are recruited locally. Candidates MUST be in possession of an existing visa/work permit or be a resident/citizen of Kenya and/or a commuting area to be considered eligible for this position.
Method of Application
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