UNICEF recruits 01 Senior Programme Associate (Formative Research), GS-7
Senior Programme Associate (Formative Research), GS-7 (TA), 3 mois – Riposte Ebola, basé à Goma-RDC
Job Number: 521638 | Vacancy Link
Locations: Africa: Congo, Dem. Rep
Work Type : Temporary Appointment
I. Purpose of the job: The Senior Programme Associate (Formative Research) Ebola reports to the Programme Specialist (Research) (Level 3) for guidance and general supervision and to Formative research Manager for technical guidance. The Sr Pgrogramme Associate works with research team to compile data from various external sources and analyse research team data.
The aim of the formative research team is to work closely with existing programmes and the Ebola response through the commissions to conduct research which will result in clearly identified opportunities for improving quality and accountability of the response.
The research team will work together with the UNICEF programme teams to adapt programmes to the results and recommendations. They will work closely with WHO epidemiologists and anthropologists as well as internal C4D anthropologists and KAP study teams to both contribute to data analysis to guide and drive new analysis as well as use existing data to influence the research agenda and programmes.
II. Key Functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
1. Collect, review and summarize existing (current) data and research on key themes related to formative research agenda
2. Qualitative analysis using AtlasTi
3. Coordinate available quantitative data and compile and analyse key highlights related to research topics
4. Manage data collection database
5. Support knowledge & resources management
Additional team support as required
1. Collect, review and summarize existing (current) data and research on key themes related to formative research agenda
Daily review of SitReps and other key context documents and reports being published
Based on need, conduct background and desk research or literature reviews related to research agenda
Write short briefs and summary of literature reviews to support ongoing studies
Pro-actively identify existing reports, documents or studies which could contribute to existing work
2. Qualitative analysis using Atlas Ti
Use Atlas Ti (or other qualitative software analysis tool) to compile all existing qualitative data for further in-depth analysis
Identify recurrent themes which could potentially guide other research
3. Coordinate available quantitative data and compile and analyse key highlights related to research topics
Compile existing quantitative data (SitReps, daily reports) to support qualitative analysisWork with health teams on existing epidemiological analysis to respond to questions raised through formative research
4. Manage data collection database
Develop a database of all data collected and used (by date/ location)
Coordinate with field teams to appropriate document all data collected
Produce/ develop data collection map (for North Kivu) showing types of research conducted by location
Develop tables, graphs and charts which can complement qualitative data.
III. Impact of Results
The Formative Research 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.
IV. Competencies and level of proficiency required (based on UNICEF Professional Competency Profiles).
Core Values
Commitment
Diversity and inclusion
Integrity
Core competencies
Organizational (I)
Communication (II)
Working with people (II)
Drive for results (II)
Functional Competencies:
Research skills (I)
Qualitative data analysis (I)
Quantitative data analysis (III)
Analyzing (I)
Applying technical expertise (II)
Relating and networking (II)
Deciding and Initiating action (II)
V. Recruitment Qualifications
Education:
A secondary school certificate
Experience:
At least 7 years of working experience in development or humanitarian situation work.
Experience working in public health emergencies and research in humanitarian context is an asset.
Language Requirements:
Fluent in French and Swahili. Good command of English is required.
NB: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Closing Date Wed May 01 2019 23:55:00 GMT+0100 (Afr. centrale Ouest)