Deadline: April 25, 2024
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is looking for a Data & Evaluation Specialist to join their team in Kampala, Uganda. The Specialist will play a crucial role in ensuring that the UNICEF Country Office has accurate and reliable information on the situation of children’s and women’s rights through situation monitoring and evaluation of UNICEF-supported programs.
Key Responsibilities:
Situation Monitoring and Country Analysis of Data on Child Deprivation:
- Ensure timely and accurate measurement of change in conditions in the country at national and subnational levels.
- Support the establishment and management of sustainable and interoperable national statistical databases.
- Facilitate data and statistics demand generation and use across sections, partners, and the government.
- Develop a joint Situation Monitoring and Assessment system to influence developmental and social policies.
- Provide support during humanitarian response situations, including rapid assessments within the first 48-72 hours.
Technical Support to Country Programme Development and Monitoring:
- Conduct technical review of documentation used in formulating new Country Programmes.
- Participate in regional network meetings and initiatives related to data, evaluation, and research.
- Strengthen partnerships within the UN Development System and with other stakeholders for evidence generation.
- Contribute to coordinated monitoring of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Evaluation and Research:
- Develop and maintain a plan of research and evaluation activities aligned with national priorities.
- Ensure that UNICEF-supported evaluations meet established UN quality standards.
- Disseminate evaluation findings and recommendations to stakeholders in user-friendly methods.
- Strengthen evaluation capacities of Country Office staff and national partners.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
- Advanced university degree in statistics, demography, development planning, social sciences, or related field.
- Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience in programme and child monitoring.
- Experience in design and implementation of national social development surveys, such as DHS/MICS.
- Fluency in English and another UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish).
- Familiarity with UNICEF’s Core Values and Competencies.
How to Apply: If you meet the qualifications and wish to join UNICEF, please apply online using the link below:
Deadline for Applications: April 25, 2024
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the selection process.
This is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and women by providing critical data and evaluation support to UNICEF’s programs in Uganda. Join a team dedicated to advocating for the protection of children’s rights and expanding their opportunities for a better future. Apply now!
About UNICEF: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is mandated by the UN General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, meet their basic needs, and expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. Together with partners, UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to translate this commitment into practical action, focusing on the most vulnerable and excluded children. Join UNICEF in their mission to make a positive impact on children’s lives everywhere.
