Statistics and Monitoring Officer (Nutrition)

Job Posting Organization:
UNICEF, established in 1946, operates in over 190 countries and territories with a mission to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential from early childhood through adolescence. The organization is committed to promoting the rights of every child and offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development to its staff. UNICEF is known for its passionate culture and attractive compensation and benefits package, emphasizing the importance of building careers that contribute to the welfare of children and communities globally.

Job Overview:
The Statistics and Monitoring Officer (Nutrition) position is situated within the Chief Statistician’s Office at UNICEF. This role is pivotal in enhancing the quality, relevance, availability, and utilization of data and contextual information concerning children and women. The officer will engage in various activities, including supporting data collection, analysis, and database management related to nutrition indicators critical to UNICEF's mission. The position also involves analyzing core nutrition outcomes and intervention coverage results from major surveys like MICS and DHS, disseminating findings through various media, and collaborating closely with team members and other stakeholders. The officer will play a significant role in ensuring that UNICEF's data-driven approach leads to transformative impacts on children's lives, particularly in the areas of nutrition and health.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent will be responsible for a comprehensive set of duties, including:

• Data collection, compilation, and analysis, ensuring quality assurance of nutrition-related data.
• Capacity development and support for countries in utilizing nutrition data effectively.
• Dissemination of data findings and advocacy for nutrition issues through reports and other media.
• Building partnerships and representing UNICEF in inter-agency activities related to nutrition data.
• Utilizing software and IT tools for data management and analysis.
• Developing methodologies for data workflow from collection to publication, ensuring that all processes align with UNICEF's standards and objectives.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in fields such as Health Administration, Public Health, Nutrition and Dietetics, Statistics, Economics, Epidemiology, Computer Science, Public Policy, or Social Sciences. An advanced degree (master's or higher) is considered a strong asset. Additionally, candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant work experience in areas such as Nutrition, Statistics, Economics, Public Policy, Infant and Young Child Feeding, Monitoring, Data Collection, Data Analysis, and Database Management. Proficiency in statistical programming and software such as Stata, SPSS, or R is essential.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant fields such as Health Administration, Public Health, Nutrition and Dietetics, Statistics, Economics, Epidemiology, Computer Science, Public Policy, or Social Sciences. An advanced degree is highly desirable and considered a strong asset for candidates seeking this role.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in fields related to Nutrition, Statistics, Economics, Public Policy, Infant and Young Child Feeding, Monitoring, Data Collection, Data Analysis, and Database Management. Candidates with experience in development, fragile settings, and humanitarian contexts will be viewed favorably, as this experience is crucial for understanding the complexities involved in UNICEF's work.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) or a local language is considered an asset, enhancing the candidate's ability to communicate effectively in diverse environments.

Additional Notes:
This position is part of UNICEF's commitment to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from eligible candidates across various regions, including West and Central Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, East Asia and the Pacific, and Latin America and the Caribbean. The role may involve flexible working arrangements to accommodate different time zones, and UNICEF emphasizes the importance of staff wellbeing. Candidates must undergo rigorous background checks and adhere to UNICEF's standards of conduct, including a zero-tolerance policy for misconduct. The appointment is subject to medical clearance and may require compliance with vaccination requirements.