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Knowledge Management Specialist

(This is vacancy for Indian nationals only.)

Location: New Delhi
Duration: Up to 31st December 2012
Closing Date: 10th February 2012

Purpose of the post:

Reporting to the Section Chief, the incumbent will be accountable for ensuring timely and quality knowledge management in the Child Development and Nutrition Section

Major Duties and Responsibilities:-

1. Compiles and analyzes programme data for the consolidation of progress and final programme reports to the major programme donors of UNICEF Nutrition programme (IKEA, DFID and GATES) as well as UNICEF annual reports and end of programme reports.

2. Ensures secondary data analysis (NFHS, DLHS, CES, Census, AHS, Hungama) to support advocacy and communication, policy development, and programme design for maternal and child nutrition both at the national and state level.

3. Supports the design of sampling frameworks, survey tools and survey methodologies for the implementation of large scale nutrition surveys in support to national and state governments in coordination with Social Policy, Planning, and Monitoring Evaluation (SPPME) Section.

4. Supports UNICEF field offices in compiling, consolidating, and analyzing state Nutrition programme data to inform programme design and management and document effectiveness, impact and lessons learned.

5. Undertakes data analysis to support documentation of better practices in maternal and Child Nutrition and Development and India’s Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) programme as per 2012 Annual Work Plan (AWP).

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and competencies required:

Advanced university degree in social sciences, demography, statistics or a related technical field.

Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in data management and programme monitoring.  Practical experience in Nutrition survey design.

Fluency in English.  Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.

Competency Profile:

i)  Core Values (Required)
• Commitment      
• Diversity and Inclusion     
• Integrity

ii) Core Competencies (Required)
•  Communication  [ II ]           
•  Working with People   [ II ]         
•  Drive for Result   [ II ]

iii) Functional Competencies (Required)

  •  Leading and Supervising  
  •  Formulating Strategies and Concepts   
  •  Analyzing  
  •  Relating and Networking    
  •  Persuading and Influencing  
  • Creating and Innovating  

iv)  Technical Knowledge  

 a) Specific Technical Knowledge Required
(Technical knowledge requirements specific to the job can be added here as required.) 
•  Rights-based and Results-based approach and programming in UNICEF.
•  UNICEF programme policy, procedures and guidelines in the Manual.
•  Mid-Term Strategic Plan (MTSP)

b) Common Technical Knowledge Required (for the job group)

•  Methodology of programme/project management
•  UNICEF programmatic goals, visions, positions, policies and strategies.
•  Knowledge of global human rights issues, specifically relating to children and women, and the current UNCEF position and approaches.
•  UNICEF policies and strategy to address on national and international issues, particularly relating to conflicts, natural disasters, and recovery.
•  UNICEF emergency programme policies, goals, strategies and approaches.
•  Gender equality and diversity awareness

c) Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced (for the Job)
•  UN policies and strategy to address international humanitarian issues and the responses.
•  UN common approaches to programmatic issues and UNICEF positions
•  UN security operations and guidelines.
•  UNSECORD training for members of Security Management Team.

Other Skills and Attributes:

• Strong statistical and analytical, quantitative and qualitative research skills.
• Knowledge of computer management, internet navigation and various office applications.
• Specialized training in statistics.
• Teaching experience and ability to organize and implement training.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
• Good analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills.

Applications consisting of a covering letter; an up-to-date CV and a completed Personal History form (which can be downloaded from http://www.unicef.org/india/PERSONAL_HISTORY_FORM_P11.doc) should be sent to devpro@pmsind.org by 10th February 2012.  In order to ensure that your application is sorted correctly, please clearly mention the post title and location in the subject line of your e-mail/application. Only applications of short listed candidates will be acknowledged.

UNICEF does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, traveling, processing, training or any other fees). UNICEF is a non-smoking working environment. Applications from qualified women are encouraged.