Information Management Officer (Child Protection Cluster), NOB, Mogadishu Country Office, Somalia, Post #105587, Qaran Jobs

Under the general guidance of UNICEF Somalia Chief of Child Protection and under the direct supervision of the Child Protection Specialist (Sub Cluster Coordinator) P3, be, accountable for professional technical contribution to database management, monitoring and evaluation of Child Protection programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting, and commitment for enhancement of teamwork and capacity building, in support of achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with country programme goals and strategy.

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Under the general guidance of UNICEF Somalia Chief of Child Protection and under the direct supervision of the Child Protection Specialist (Sub Cluster Coordinator) P3, be, accountable for professional technical contribution to database management, monitoring and evaluation of Child Protection programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting, and commitment for enhancement of teamwork and capacity building, in support of achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with country programme goals and strategy.

Summary of key accountabilities:

1. Programme/Project Management

Manage the MRM database in a manner that meets the requirements of the MRM Country Task Force (CTF) for the purpose of storing and analyzing all information on grave violations against children.

The incumbent will also be responsible with follow up reporting mechanism, implement and maintain a coordinated centralized Child Protection Information Management System

2. Project Efficiency and Effectiveness

Enhance project efficiency and effectiveness through implementation of follow-on activities with various partners, particularly related to MRM, CPIMS and CAAC project implementation, including monitoring UNICEF inputs, local conditions and resources, and Child Protection project status.

3. Work Plan and Project Documentation

Analyze collected data and information and prepare progress reports; draft changes in Child Protection project work plans and assist in identification of required supplies and equipment as well as in the drafting of Programme Recommendations and other project documentation, assuring accuracy and consistency with established rules, regulations and plans of action, and provide support for consultation with partners as required on planning and implementation of Country Programme activities.

Provide analytical reports as required by the Country Task Force, OSRSG CAAC, UNICEF HQ and internal UNICEF. Produce monthly and quarterly reports, as well and any additional data analysis as required.

Contribute to the preparations of required Child Protection reports including data required for program reviews, donor proposals, donor reports and sitrep/monthly reports.

4. Project Implementation Information and Data

Ensure the appropriateness of financial, administrative and supply documentation; verify that Child Protection project expenditures are within allotments and that data is consistent with the project information and database (e.g., FLS, Vision). Follow up on queries including with and by partners or initiate corrective action on discrepancies.  Support maintenance of information system for monitoring gender/sex aggregated data.

5. Knowledge Sharing

Compile Child Protection project implementation training and orientation materials to promote knowledge sharing with donors, media and all other stakeholders.

Provide training on database use including the MRM and CPIMS to key UNICEF protection staff and implementing partners.

6. Communication and Networking

Ensure the effective communication and networking developed and maintained through partnership and collaboration.

Collaborate with Operations staff to implement internal controls systems and resolve day-to-day issues or discrepancies in financial or supply management; and provide support for orientation and training of Government and all UNICEF implementing partners in UNICEF financial and supply policies and procedures.

Team with local Government counterparts to exchange information on Child Protection project implementation and status as well as movement and distribution of supplies.

Coordinate with members of the development community, including NGOs, UN and bilateral agencies in the exchange of information relating to Child Protection sector; and provide support for strengthening the coordination among child protection system actors including when appropriate the IASC protection sub cluster during preparedness and response to emergencies

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

• University degree in the social sciences, law, child development, anthropology or demography or information management.
• Two years of relevant professional work experience in Information Management is required.
• Field work experience.
• Background/familiarity with Child Protection in Emergency tools, and standards.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.