Information Management Officer, (NO-2), Mexico City, Mexico, #129960 [Temp Appointment]

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For every child, innovation

UNICEF 2022-2025 Strategic Plan Goal Area 3 for Child Protection prioritizes programming actions to support Governments and other partners to better produce, share and use data to strengthen child protection systems and address the needs of the most vulnerable children and adolescents.

Over the last three years, UNICEF has supported the National Family Welfare Agency (SNDIF), the Federal Child Protection Authority (Procuraduría Federal de Protección de NIñas, Niños y Adolescentes o PFPNNA) and state and local child protection authorities to develop national child protection registries and child protection case management information systems. In 2024 and 2025, UNICEF Mexico will develop its new collaboration framework with the Government of Mexico (2026-2031). A specific child protection strategy will be developed as part of this framework. On the other hand, UNICEF will also need to develop a new child protection monitoring and evaluation framework accompanying its 2026-2031 child protection strategy in line with UNICEF´s child protection global strategy and new Strategic Plan 2026-2030.

The Information Management Officer (NO-2) provides professional technical, operational, and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the child protection programmes/projects through the application of theoretical and technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing, and presenting technical programme information and relevant data. The Information Management Officer (NO-2) reports to the Chief Child Protection (P-4) for close guidance and supervision. The incumbent will: Lead UNICEF’s technical assistance to strengthen the national and subnational child protection information systems of the SNDIF and the PFPNNA; Lead the development of UNICEF´s 2026-2031 child protection M&E strategy and Lead UNICEF´s child protection M&E work on a day-to-day basis. 

For more information related to the work of our organization in Mexico, please visit our website: UNICEF Mexico, our latest Annual Report 2023: Informe Anual 2023 UNICEF México and learn about A good six-year term for children: Un buen sexenio para la niñez 

How can you make a difference? 

The Information Management Officer (NO-2) reports to the Chief Child Protection (P-4) for close guidance and supervision. The Child Protection Officer (NO-2) will: Lead UNICEF’s technical assistance to strengthen the national and subnational child protection information systems of the SNDIF and the PFPNNA; Lead the development of UNICEF’s 2026-2031 child protection M&E strategy and Lead UNICEF’s child protection M&E work on a day-to-day basis. The Information Management Officer (NO-2) will work for UNICEF Mexico, where Child Protection is a component of the Country Programme. The Officer reports to the Chief Child Protection (P-4) and works in close coordination with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Unit. The incumbent will be accountable for the following responsibilities: 

1. Develops and expands strategic research and data collection and analysis strategies.
2. Coordinates monitoring and reporting of UNICEF’s Child Protection results.
3. Leads technical assistance to support federal and local Governments and other partners to better produce, share and use data to strengthen information systems and consequently child protection actions.
4. Supports knowledge management and capacity development related to data analysis and results monitoring.
5. Builds strategic alliances and partnerships.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: 

ToRs_Information Management Officer (NO-2) 2024.pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in public policy, statistics, social sciences, international relations or other related areas.
• Work Experience:
• At least (2) two years of professional experience in information management, data processing and/or data analysis.
• Experience working in child protection-related areas.
• Proven experience with portfolio in the design of charts, graphs, infographics, and maps (please attach to your application a portfolio with samples of your work).
• Knowledge of any data visualization software, such as Stata, Tableau, Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, Carto and/or any other.
• Solid experience in the use of Microsoft Office software packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Language Requirements:
• Fluency in Spanish.
• Proficient level (advanced) of English.

Desirables:

• Master’s degree in a relevant area.
• Proven experience supporting government institutions to strengthen their child protection information management systems.
• Direct experience in project management.
• Experience working with information related to migration, displacement, violence against children, and/or child protection related areas.
• Experience in preparing research reports and/or quantitative/qualitative analysis.
• Experience with geographic information systems, and web-based management systems.
• Fluency in English.

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 

(8) Nurtures and manages people

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

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 candidates from underrepresented groups 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.

UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.

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.

Please note that this is a Temporary Appointment with an estimated duration of 364 days. 

THIS IS A NATIONAL POSITION. PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY CANDIDATES WITH A MEXICAN NATIONALITY WILL BE CONSIDERED. 

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