Information Management Specialist

The incumbent will work under the overall supervision of the M&E Manager, in close collaboration with the Health Section and Programme Monitoring and Evaluation section. This position will spearhead the implementation of digital health strategy for UNICEF Afghanistan. It is based in the Afghanistan Country Office in Kabul, Afghanistan, with frequent travel to the field.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

Maintain and develop data repository and dissemination tools:

• Support in the development and implementation of standardized and harmonized data collection tools across sectors. This includes real-time data collection tools while using ONA.
• Maintain and further refine centralized digital platform that collates programme performance data from implementing partners, field offices and sections. Centralized database should be updated on monthly basis to generate HPM indicators progress report for SitRep reporting.

Data visualization products:

• Produce clear and concise data visualization products (e.g. maps, dashboards, infographics) as required.
• Respond to data visualization requests, including delivery of products to support reporting, advocacy, and resource mobilization efforts.

 Capacity building, knowledge exchange and dissemination:

• Support the capacity building of Health Implementing Partners on Digital Health Planning & Implementation.
• Conduct IM/GIS support missions and capacity building events for programme officers at section and field level, particularly targeting national staff, with a view towards building national capacity.

Support Planning, Monitoring, Data Analysis and Utilization of Health Sector Data:  

• Engage and coordinate IM efforts with UN and other partners to explore complementary data initiatives.
• Identify the monitoring needs, priorities, and activities required for effective Health sector Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans

Impact of Results:

• It is expected that the expertise of the IM Specialist will significantly positively impact health section efforts and the overall UNICEF child survival and development agenda in Afghanistan with the provision of timely and quality information for informed decisions making, info graphs and dashboards.
• The efficacy and efficiency of the assistance provided in program monitoring and evaluation and surveys will improve the quality of health interventions.

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

Minimum requirements:

• An advanced university degree (master’s or higher) in information management, computer sciences, social sciences, statistics, planning development, public health, digital health, or related field.
• A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in programme development and implementation, including monitoring and evaluation activities
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergencies is considered an asset
• Demonstrated experience of leading/facilitating a digital health enterprise/strategy planning & implementation.
• Experience in programming languages like Python, R, SQL, and/or use of STATA/SPSS software is a must.
• Strong excel skills, PowerBI and dashboards is required.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/577159