Programme Specialist (Social Science Research Capacity building -M & E) Temporary Appointment, P3, Beni- 3 Months- Ebola Response -DRC
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For every child,
As part of the 4th Strategic Response Plan (SRP IV) the Cellule Analyse Science Sociale (CASS) has been included with the Epidemiological Cell as part of a greater Analysis Cell which supports all response pillars in the response through context based social sciences research. The research agenda is developed from context, epidemiological analysis and from pillar and technical commission requests before or after programme intervention. The CASS aims to improve the accountability and appropriateness of the Ebola response through this continued and flexible support.
The CASS teams work closely with Ebola coordination teams to conduct mixed methods research which will result in clearly identified opportunities for improving quality and accountability of the overall response.
UNICEF CASS team runs across all field locations, includes local, national and international social scientists who work not only to support the ongoing Ebola response but to influence strategic planning for public health in North Kivu together with the ministry of health and partners.
Purpose of the job:
The Programme Specialist (social sciences M&E) reports to the CASS manager for guidance and general supervision. The deputy leads in the development, preparation, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the CASS research recommendations.
The M&E Specialist works with teams at field and across various locations to develop recommendations, to identify actions and indicators together with commissions and to follow up, document and evaluated changes from research. She/he is able to understand and conduct research but also to ensure the existing integrated M&E system for the CASS runs smoothly.
The M&E Specialist will work closely with key pillars, actors and implementers in the response, to both contribute to the follow up, use of and monitoring of research results and identify opportunities for impact evaluations as well as meta syntheses studies on applied recommendations.
KEY functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks
Within the delegated authority and the given organizational set-up, the incumbent may be accountable for all or assigned areas of the following major duties and end results.
As Champion for children,
1. As part of the Social Sciences team, oversee and support teams in the development of recommendations, managing the monitoring and evaluation of recommendations across locations and commissions.
2. Support the management and capacity building of the UNICEF Social Sciences and Formative Research team, ensuring technical guidance, coordination with other programme teams
3. Facilitate the coordination with the technical commissions and sub-commissions, with UNICEF programme teams and implementing partners; set up two-way information sharing and bi-directionality for research areas
4. Review data analysis and recommendations developed by teams
5. Ensure follow-up of all recommendations within each commissions, coordination and research team
6. Support management and supervision of the innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
Impact of Results
The Social Sciences Analysis Cell in Ebola will contribute to an improved informed UNICEF response based on context and community knowledge and understanding, as well as strong research and understanding in short and long term potential impacts of the Ebola response. The research team will contribute to UNICEF’s accountability to affected populations and appropriateness and quality of the overall response.
Competencies and level of proficiency required (based on UNICEF Professional Competency Profiles).
Core Values
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Recruitment Qualifications
Additional relevant post-graduate courses that complement/supplement a social sciences research in health is an asset.
University degree with additional two years work experience may be considered in lieu of a Masters Degree.
Technical requirements
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.
The competencies required for this post are….
View our competency framework at
http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
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.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
Remarks:
– Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next steps of the selection process;
– Selected candidate should be on ground within 31 days after acceptance of the offer.
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