Intern on data analytics and child rights monitoring, 6 months, Dushanbe, Tajikistan (for Tajik nationals only)

UNICEF Tajikistan is looking for data analysis and visualization intern to support the planning and implementation of various programmatic interventions aimed at strengthening the national child rights monitoring tools, mechanisms and systems.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. 

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. 

And we never give up. 

For every child, 

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations. 

Data hold more potential than ever before to shape the lives and living conditions of children. Much of that potential is the result of the rapid expansion of data sources and uses. UNICEF work on data for children centers around a fundamental belief: strategic and informed use of data leads to improved outcomes for children. When the right data are in the right hands at the right time, decisions can be better informed, more equitable, and more likely to protect children’s rights. Effective use of data can help us not just track results for children, but also shape those results with better insights about what’s working, what’s not, which children are thriving and which are being left behind.

UNICEF places a high priority on the availability of recent and reliable information for monitoring the situation of children, young people and families, for developing evidence-based policies and programmes.
In its latest Concluding Observations to Tajikistan, the CRC emphasized that data concerning all persons under 18 are essential to analyse the children’s situation and design targeted policies. It also recommended that the data collected and generated from the State party’s Statistics Agency be disaggregated, inter alia, by age, sex, geographic location, ethnicity, and socio-economic background and is effectively used to inform policy makers, and that efforts be made to increase the capacity of the governmental agencies to analyze the data.

How can you make a difference? 

As part of its efforts to strengthen national child rights monitoring mechanisms and systems UNICEF focuses efforts to supporting evidence generation resulting in robust UNICEF advocacy, better evidence‑informed decision-making and effective child rights monitoring and accountability mechanisms.

UNICEF Tajikistan is looking for data analysis and visualization intern to support the planning and implementation of various programmatic interventions aimed at strengthening the national child rights monitoring tools, mechanisms and systems, including the following:

Situation Analysis of Children: Support in updating the country's situational analysis for children, updating/refining a digital version of the situation analysis based on the broad range of sources.

Sectoral information systems: Contribute to efforts on enhancing sectoral administrative data, fostering cross-sectoral data collaboration, and supporting interoperability between the systems.

Data analysis and visualization: Contribute to efforts to promote use of data on children in a more user-friendly and accessible format.

Under the direct supervision of the Child Rights Monitoring Specialist, the intern is responsible to undertake the following tasks:

1. Support in updating the country situation analysis on children and digital SitAn, including: a) review of current situation analysis, scanning of updated data and evidence sources; b) update the situation analysis with the new sources including trend data c) review of national strategic documents and monitoring and evaluation frameworks to enhance the evidence on bottlenecks and national priorities.

2. Explore and support the ways to improve data visualization and dissemination in a user-friendly manner (e.g. using infographics or PowerBI dashboards), including digitizing data from hardcopy sources.

3. Support with the compiling data and updating databases such as TransMonEE country data collection, Country Reporting for Indicator systems; tracking tools for monitoring the child rights recommendation from the international treaty bodies.

4. Support in organizing, documenting and following up on the meetings and events.

5. Support in coordinating the child rights monitoring related activities with relevant sections, as well as external partners.
Work

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

• Education: Be enrolled in a post graduate degree programme or be a recent graduate in the area of Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Research, Data Science or another relevant fields
• Solid analytical skills in Excel (knowledge and skills in using statistical software such as SPSS, StaTa is a strong asset)
• Good skills in data visualization tools (e.g. PowerBI, Tableau)
• Good organization and coordination skills
• Ability to manage time efficiently and meet deadlines and to work with limited supervision
• Teamwork and collaboration (being able to work collaboratively within a team and with diverse groups of people
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and ability to establish harmonious working relations in a multicultural environment
• Have strong academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records or, if not available, a reference letter from an academic supervisor
• Languages: Be proficient in English and fluent in Russian/Tajik languages

Qualified candidates are requested to submit:

• Cover letter/application/CV/three recommendation letters 

Applications must be received online only in the system by 22 Sep. 2024 on UNICEF website.

For every Child, you demonstrate... 

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are...

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness(3)Drive to achieve results for impact(4)Innovates and embraces change(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity(6)Thinks and acts strategically(7)Works collaboratively with others.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
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 is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:  

This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is a role with direct contact with children, works directly with children, is a safeguarding response role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) applies.

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.  

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid).  Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be cancelled.

All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.