UNICEF contributes to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals in Nigeria with a mandate to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. UNICEF’s Nigeria country programme: Aims to accelerate the realization of the rights of all children and women to survival, development, protection and participation. Promotes efforts to reduce infant, child and maternal mortality; expand access to quality basic education; and strengthen social and child protection systems. Uses a rights-based and gender-sensitive approach Plays a catalytic role in supporting federal, state and local governments in identifying key bottlenecks that hinder realization of the rights of disadvantaged children, supported by equity-focused, inclusive advocacy, planning, action and monitoring at all levels. Supports adolescent development.
PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
Under the direct guidance of the Chief, Social Policy, the Social Policy Specialist (Data Management) will provide critical technical support to UNICEF Nigeria’s Social Policy Section in managing and integrating data essential for the successful implementation of both development and humanitarian programs. The role involves establishing and maintaining robust data management practices, ensuring seamless integration of data within the management information system, and safeguarding the sensitive information of vulnerable populations.
Key responsibilities include managing large volumes of data related to program beneficiaries, ensuring data security and privacy, and providing technical guidance to the Government of Nigeria in the review and development of the National Social Register.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Data Management and Integration:
- Manage and analyze large volumes of data related to the implementation of social protection programs
- Ensure data is accurately integrated into the management information system to inform program decisions and strategies
- Develop and maintain data management protocols to ensure data security, privacy, and integrity, particularly within the context of humanitarian programming.
HOPE Platform Implementation:
- Support the implementation of the HOPE digital platform within humanitarian programs to manage sensitive beneficiary data.
- Ensure the platform mitigates risks associated with data misuse, discrimination, and harm to beneficiaries
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the HOPE platform in managing beneficiary data and protecting their rights
Monitoring and Reporting:
- Regularly monitor data quality and consistency across programs and ensure compliance with UNICEF’s data management standards.
- Prepare and present data-driven reports to support UNICEF’s advocacy and programmatic efforts.
- Provide timely and accurate data insights to inform the design, implementation, and evaluation of social protection initiatives
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
- An advanced university degree in social sciences, statistics, data management, public policy or a related field.
- A minimum of five years of professional experience in data management, analysis and integration within social protection or related fields, preferably with experience in a humanitarian context.
- Proficiency in data management software and tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS, R, Stata).
- Experience with digital platforms for managing sensitive data, particularly in complex and fragile contexts.
- Knowledge of the social protection landscape in Nigeria is highly desirable.
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of the major Nigeria local Languages is of added value
- Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset.
- Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency
Method of Application
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