Assistant Development Coordination Officer, Data Management and Results Monitoring & Reporting, NOA at the United Nations

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We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Development Coordination Officer, Data Management and Results Monitoring & Reporting, NOA

Job Opening Number: 23-Sustainable Development-RCS-205666-J-Abuja (N)
Location: Abuja
Department: Resident Coordinator System
Family Type (not applicable for home-based): Non Family with Residential Location
Staff Member / Affiliate Type: UNOPS LICA6
Target Start Date: 2023-07-01

Responsibilities

• Within delegated authority, the Assistant Data Management and Results Monitoring/Reporting Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

Coordinate the Development of UN Country Team (UNCT) Data Systems:

• Support data analysis, visualization and use in developing (technical) working papers on sustainable development topics and the Covid-19 response for RC and the UNCT
• Work with key agency (M&E) staff in the development of the One UN Country Results Report
• Contributes to UNCT research and development of data and research tools and methodologies at the country level.

Support Monitoring and Reporting of UNCT Results:

• Lead data cleaning for UNSDPF and SERP indicators reporting before uploading into the UNINFO
• Provide technical support and training to agencies in the use of existing reports, dashboards, or other tools in UNINFO for UNSDPF and SERP
• Work with the M&E thematic group to strengthen processes and develop more streamlined cooperation framework-based information management systems and formats
• Support agencies in the development of sound data collection tools including baseline surveys and other studies for accurate and timely information
• Compile and edit the entity quarterly reports to the RC.
• Lead in maintaining data governance, protection, and security in UNINFO for UNSDPF and SERP
• Document and share changes in UNINFO to ensure compliance with data governance, protection, privacy, and security requirements

Support Knowledge Management and Capacity Development:

• Guides and train agency focal persons on UNINFO
• Assist in the sharing of best practices within the UNCT including the establishment of mechanisms for regular critical reflection on project outcomes.
• Assist in the identification of good practices and lessons learned at different levels of the UN system and share findings with country and regional colleagues so that best practices benefit UN’s work
• Results Expected: Provides consistent, accurate and comprehensive data in order to accomplish current work program needs. Independently provides accurate, well-organized reports and/or records. Interprets and applies guidelines to achieve specific outputs.
• Contributes to UNCT exchange of best practice, trends, knowledge, and lessons learned with external partners.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• University Degree in Information Management, Statistics, Sciences, Sustainable Development and Social Sciences and another related area.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in providing strategic support to data analysis and knowledge management in the context of development Cooperation or related area is required.

Competencies:

• Professionalism: Assists with analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making. Ability to writes queries, prepares draft reports and finds innovative ways to present findings in data products. Takes pride in the work for the organization and understands the impact that can be brought into the organization by allowing data-driven and evidence-based decisions. Demonstrates ability to review assignments given and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors’ language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
• Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Languages:

• For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage. "Fluency" equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand).

How to Apply
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Application Deadline  9th April, 2023.