Data and Analytics Officer (WASH), NOB, Temporary Appointment, Islamabad, Pakistan

UNICEF Country Office Pakistan is seeking for a highly experienced, knowledgeable, and dynamic individual to take on the role of Data and Analytics Officer at the NOB level to join the WASH team on a Temporary Appointment.

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

For every child, commitment!

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfil their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Purpose for the job:

Smart demand, supply and use of data and information drives better results for children especially when the right data and information are in the right hands at the right time as this leads to decisions that are better informed, more equitable and more likely to protect children’s rights. This post is within the WASH & CED programme and will focus on collection and the use of WASH&CED data. The primary function of this post is to connect analytics, monitoring and learning to support evidence-based advocacy, conduct visualizations as well as to be a knowledge broker and support improved results for children. This post provides leadership, oversight and technical capacity for the responsible analysis and use of data and information within the programme UNICEF Pakistan country Office as well as with its partners. It includes technical support to field Offices, to implementing partner organisations and to government counterparts to collect, analyze and use data and information to inform policies and programmes which affect the situation of children.

How can you make a difference? 

1. Data analysis, Data visualization and Data driven Advocacy

• Support the analysis of data on the situation of children, including in humanitarian situations, and the transformation into insight to inform management and wash teams in field offices for evidence-based policy advocacy, policy advice and programmatic action.
• Provide support to the development of visualisation products including maps, dashboards, infographic as well as financial/resource analyses that reflect inequalities and identify the most disadvantaged children in a way that is easily understood by decision makers.

1. Data integration and innovation

• Contribute to the development of the Data integration system and the data driven tools and analytics that leverage  the frontier data such as social media data, and geospatial data, in addition to conventional data sources such as household surveys
• Assist the Wash section colleagues in Islamabad and the provincial partners in the country about the utilization of the data integration system.

1. Data preparedness and responsiveness to emergencies           

• Provide technical assistance to strengthen provincial statistical and data systems that have “flex”, including baseline investments needed to strengthen preparedness and responsiveness to emergencies.
• Responsible to strengthen information management functions within Field Country Offices for data sharing, adherence to standards, coherence, and relevance.
• Build GIS and mapping capacities in the programme.

1. Data literacy and capacity building

• Plan and organize data capacity-building activities to enhance knowledge and skills within programme and field offices relating to collection, analysis and use of Wash data for decision making.
• Promote evidence-based decision-making by organizing tailored training for the wash field offices colleagues, government and Implementing partners.
• Support the wash colleagues in the field offices on the updating provincial statistical and data systems to include the latest indicators needed monitoring and reporting on child-related SDG targets)

1. Knowledge management

• Share lessons learned from data analysis and research and identify and promote best practices in data analytics.
• Contribute to knowledge management WASH&CED initiatives within UNICEF Pakistan.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

• A university degree (Bachelor’s) in statistics, data science, demography, or in a related field that includes strong quantitative training and experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience at the national/international levels in data analysis, data science, and other areas of applied statistics, data interpretation and use in sectors of concern to UNICEF.
• Experience in collection and analysis of data on the situation of children is required.
• Experience in data visualizations tools is required.
• Proven skills in using GIS and map-making packages.
• Good analytical and evidence synthesis skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills especially in communicating complex information and concepts to non-specialist audiences
• Fluency in English is required.

Desirables:

• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency. 
• Working experience in knowledge management and the ability to data and information into a narrative is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable females are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. 

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.