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Statistics & Monitoring Officer (Nutrition) - UNICEF - New York, NY

The incumbent of this post will improve the relevance, quality, availability and use of data and contextual information on children and women throughout UNICEF. The work focuses on the areas highlighted by the Strategic Plan (SP) and for this post, gives particular emphasis to the areas of nutrition, though other areas will also be covered. The main functions are to support data analyses and database management of nutrition related indicators of a primary concern to UNICEF, including quality assurance of data; to assist in the analysis of core nutrition outcome and intervention coverage results in the Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) and Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) and other nationally representative surveys and programme monitoring data; disseminating findings through different types of media (e.g. website and reports); and to support other inter-agency related activities. Key Expected Results 1. Maintenance of global nutrition databases Support the update and maintenance of global databases on nutrition related indicators, including for estimates.Support collation of survey, programme and estimate data at country, regional and global levels, including reviewing data from the annual Country Reports on Indicators for the Goals (CRING), and providing feedback to countries.Support validation of data from various sources, to ensure they are of high quality and meet the key standards before inclusion into the databases.End Result(s): Updated UNICEF global databases that are used for analysis in key reports including flagship and sector specific publications and peer-reviewed journal articles.

2. Data collation and analysis

Assist in statistical analysis of nutrition related data and support the production of key reports on nutrition in collaboration with the Programme Division and other partners.Support development of nutrition fact sheets/brochures and other related materials.End Result(s): Analytical reports on nutrition related data; UNICEF related websites updated and fact sheets on the Four Ps produced.

3. Data quality assurance and inter-sectoral linkages

Contribute to UNICEF's technical positions and advice related to reporting on the situation of women and children as required, including provision of inputs for responses to ad hoc requests from senior management (i.e. ROs, COs), partner organizations and others.Cross check and validate nutrition-related data in UNICEF publications, press releases, briefing notes and presentations.End Result(s): Harmonization of data across UNICEF and partner organizations and accurate data being provided in a timely manner.

4. Nutrition inter-agency and methodological work

Participate in the nutrition related data reconciliation and harmonization exercises.Contribute to the on-going improvement of data quality at data collection stage, including through household surveys and routine reporting systems.Support development, modification and testing of measurement tools, where appropriate.End Result(s): Through interagency work, improved data quality and methods of estimating, collecting, analyzing and using nutrition data.

5. Data dissemination and advocacy

Support innovative ways to best serve UNICEF's in-house data and information needs at country, regional and global levels.Support the development of efficient and effective ways to prepare and disseminate products and provide input into making data, analyses and products accessible and available through different media.Support the update of relevant UNICEF related website pages for nutrition related indicators.End Result(s): Updated data available in key global reports, articles and other data-related reports (i.e. www.data.unicef.org). Qualifications of Successful Candidate - A first-level university degree (Bachelor's) in Epidemiology, Nutrition, Statistics, or a directly-related technical field(s) is a minimum requirement. A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience, at the national and international levels, in data management and statistical research, analysis of data from various sources, household survey implementation (quantitative and qualitative) is required.Fluency in English (written & verbal) is required. Knowledge of an additional UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is considered an asset. Competencies of Successful Candidate - Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.Consistently achieves high-level results, managing and delivering projects on-time and on-budget.Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources.Demonstrates good skills and relevant knowledge in own area.Seeks and quickly absorbs new information and techniques.Sets clearly defined objectives and plans activities for self, own team or department.Ensures that team or department follows relevant company policies and procedures.Remains objective and focused on work even when under considerable pressure; remains positive in the face of adversity. Remarks This is a project funded post with funds available for one year. UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.
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