UN Database Associate Job Opportunities – United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

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Job Title:        Database
Associate
Organization: United
Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Duty Station: 
Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Education
Specialist (Adolescents and Development)
Grade: G-7
About US:
The United Nations
Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is mandated by the UN general assembly to advocate for
the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and expand
their opportunities to reach their full potential. Together with our partners,
we work in 190 countries and territories to translate that commitment into
practical action, focusing special effort on reaching the most vulnerable and
excluded children, to the benefit of all children, everywhere.
About U-Report:
U-Report Uganda
sends one national poll per week, receiving approximately 100,000 messages in
reply.  This data then needs to be
analyzed and disseminated to key stakeholders in clear and concise reports, in
order to be used for advocacy activities or to help programmes adapt quickly to
the expressed needs of communities. 
These stakeholders include UNICEF programme teams, civil society
partners, Members of Parliament, and many others. During the course of this
assignment, U-Report will also be integrated into a long-term national media
campaign that support Uganda’s Vision 2040. The Early Childhood Development
campaign aims to reach 20 million Ugandans and begin a national conversation
about the issues during these phases of life. National television, newspaper,
radio, and social media will promote U-Report as the channel for engagement
with citizens to hear their opinions on these specific issues, ask questions,
receive additional information, and interact with media and celebrity
personalities.  
Job Summary:  The Database Associate primarily ensures that
data from U-Report is analyzed and compiled into clear, concise reports for use
by key government and development partners, civil society organizations, and
media.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The ideal candidate for the United Nations UNICEF Database Associate
    job opportunity should have completed secondary education, supplemented by
    a technical or university degree in Informational Technology, Statistics,
    Economics, Bioinformatics, or a related field as well as a track record of
    practical data analysis
  • At least seven years of progressively responsible work experience in
    a position that required practical data analysis and the creation of management
    reports, preferably but not limited to development sectors.
  • Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN
    language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
    is an asset.
  • UNICEF’s core values: Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in
    Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
  • Competencies;
    Analyzing, Applying technical expertise, Planning and organizing,
    Following Instructions and Procedures.
NB: 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.
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested Ugandan Nationals who wish to join the United Nations
UNICEF in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to apply online at the
link below.
Deadline: 12th November 2018
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