UNICEF Information Management Officer (Nutrition) Opportunity in Maiduguri, Borno
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Contract Type: Temporary Appointment
Level: NO-2
Categories: Nutrition
Application Deadline: November 30, 2023 (West Central Africa Standard Time)
About UNICEF
UNICEF, the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund, operates in some of the world’s most challenging environments to reach and uplift the most disadvantaged children globally. With a presence in 190 countries and territories, UNICEF works tirelessly every day to save lives, defend rights, and help children realize their full potential. The organization is dedicated to building a better world for every child.
Job Opportunity: Information Management Officer (Nutrition)
UNICEF is currently recruiting for the position of Information Management Officer (Nutrition) in Maiduguri, Borno. This temporary appointment at the NO-2 level falls under the category of Nutrition.
Responsibilities
Information Management
- Collaborate with state operational arms to develop a prioritized plan for information management activities, contributing to UNICEF planning processes.
- Disseminate Nutrition Sector information through appropriate channels, gather feedback, and make improvements based on user input.
- Design and implement an information management capacity assessment and development plan for sector partners in collaboration with AIM TWG.
- Compile, clean, and analyze nutrition data, visualizing it through information products such as briefs, maps, graphs, and presentations.
- Support complete, quality, and timely reporting of nutrition programs based on partnership agreements and agreed monitoring frameworks.
- Maintain information databases and project information management tools.
- Co-chair the Nutrition Sector’s AIM TWG and represent UNICEF in information management and survey-related meetings.
Situation Monitoring and Assessment
- Compile data for SitRep inputs with emphasis on the nutrition section and sector plans, targets, and achievements.
- Ensure timely and accurate information on changes in conditions of children, women, and families is available to sector partners for planning and impact measurement.
- Prepare survey reports, newsletters, briefs, and presentations for decision-making and prioritization of nutrition interventions.
Support to Programme Development, Planning, and Monitoring
- Conduct regular updates and situation analysis for the program, sharing collated nutrition statistics against performance indicators for higher management use.
- Conduct field visits to monitor data collection and reporting quality, providing supportive supervision as needed.
- Provide technical and operational support throughout programming processes, preparing documentation and materials for program review meetings.
- Develop periodic dashboards and evidence for advocacy for nutrition programming.
Coordination and Representation
- Contribute to the effective roll-out and monitoring of core sector functions as a member of the Nutrition Sector Coordination Team.
- Represent the sector's information management function at all levels and coordinate with others within the function for effective communication, reporting, and engagement.
- Actively engage with other Information Management Officers through relevant IM Working Groups.
Requirements:
Education
- University Degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, or Computer Science with a nutrition focus.
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in public health, nutrition, knowledge/data management, or related fields.
- Experience in a humanitarian context is an asset.
- Experience in nutrition data collection, analysis, and report development.
Language Requirements
- Fluency in English required; knowledge of the duty station's working language is an asset.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should click here to apply.
Note: Application Deadline is November 30, 2023 (West Central Africa Standard Time).
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- Manages ambiguity and complexity
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