Programme Officer (Beneficiary Data Analytics), NOB, Temporary Appointment (10 months), Kabul, PMU, Afghanistan, #131656 (Open to Afghan Nationals Only)

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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.

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For every child, a future

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How can you make a difference? 

Purpose for the job:

The Programme Officer (Beneficiary Data Analytics) supports the Project Management Unit (PMU) in UNICEF Afghanistan Country Office (ACO) to implement timely Humanitarian Cash Transfer (HCT) activities and deliver incentive payments to frontline workers. To facilitate business continuity and sustain support to tasking sections, the Programme Officer will:

• Ensure beneficiary data is securely protected and accurately processed (e.g., verifying data quality and maintaining confidentiality).
• Synthesize actionable insights and information from cleaned and verified data (e.g., preparing statistical summaries for programmatic decisions).
• Ensure the Management Information System (MIS) functions effectively and reliably (e.g., resolving user access issues and updating system configurations).
• Provide continuous support to other PMU teams and ACO Programme Sections.

In addition, the Programme Officer will foster a close partnership and maintain consistent dialogue with the relevant PMU teams and ACO Programme Sections as part of the overall management approach.

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist (Beneficiary Data), the Programme Officer (Beneficiary Data Analytics), NO-2 will perform the following tasks:

1. Data Processing and Analysis

2. Data Protection

3. User Support and Capacity Building

4. Third-Party Monitoring and Registration Verification

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: [JD/TOR Programme Officer (Beneficiary Data Analytics), NOB, TA, Kabul, PMU, Afghan, #131656]

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

Minimum requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree from a recognized university is required in one of the following disciplines: Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Epidemiology, Demography, Public Health, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Any other additional certification in a related field directly related to this assignment is an asset.
• A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in data analytics, beneficiary data management, case management or a related field is required.
• Detailed knowledge of python / R / STATA language or alternative coding language for data analytics is required.
• Experience in using mobile data collection applications (ODK / Kobo / Survey CTO / ActivityInfo or any other related application) is required.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment is required.
• Experience in Beneficiary Data system for cash-based assistance programmes in humanitarian contexts is desirable.
• Experience of working with UN agencies (UNICEF experience preferred) at interagency level is desirable.
• Experience in maintaining MIS in humanitarian contexts is desirable.
• Excellent communication & presentation skills (written & verbal) across multiple audiences are required.
• Fluency in English is required – Oral and Written. Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.

Desirables:

• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.

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. 

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 female candidates 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.

Visa residence requirements: 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.

Eligible staff members on fixed-term, continuing or permanent contracts applying to IP TA positions in a duty station designated as L2/L3, may be able to retain a lien and their fixed-term entitlements, subject to approval by their Head of Office. The conditions of the temporary assignment will vary depending on the status of their post and relocation entitlements may be limited as per the relevant policies.

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