Data Management Assistant

Job Title: Data Management Assistant

Organization: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)

Host entity: UNDP

Assignment country: Iraq

Expected start date: 20/08/2023

Sustainable Development Goal: 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

Volunteer category: National UN Community Volunteer

Type: Onsite

Expected end date: 31/12/2023

Number of assignments: 1

Duty stations: Baghdad

Details

Mission and objectives

Since 2015, UNDP Iraq has been actively engaged in its "Innovation for Development" project, which has a clear mission and set of objectives to support the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Iraq. The primary goal of this project is to enhance the capabilities of individuals, especially young men and women, as well as institutions in Iraq in the areas of innovation and entrepreneurship. These efforts strongly align with the Sustainable Development Goals. Another important goal of the project is to enhance and support the overall entrepreneurial ecosystem in Iraq. This involves creating a supportive environment and providing essential tools and resources for aspiring entrepreneurs. By doing so, UNDP Iraq aims to foster an environment that nurtures entrepreneurship and facilitates its growth. One notable solution implemented by the Innovation for Development project to enhance the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Iraq is the development of the INPoint Platform. This platform is an integral part of the organization's strategy and serves as a virtual space where key actors in the field of entrepreneurship can connect and collaborate.

Context

The key results have an impact on the efficiency and timely progress of the Stabilization Pillar under which the position is being created. Timely and appropriate planning and management of Monitoring and Evalution activities and tasks is a pre-condition for the successful implementation of the Stabilization Pillar activities. The performance of the Data Management Assistant will therefore be measured against these results. The incumbent's ability to learn and willingness to take own initiative is decisive in the quality of the work performed and achievement of results.

Task description

The Data Management Assistant will provide Support to M&E Team of the Stabilization Pillar’s focusing on the achievement of the following results; 1. Check collected data quality and point out inconsistencies or missing data to the field data collection consultant 2. Perform cleaning and organization of the data in preparation for analysis. • Conduct analysis of the baseline and endline data. 3. Calculate log frame indicators. 4. Draft analytical report for baseline/endline results. 5. Daily updating and data management of the Stabilization Project Tracker, actively sourcing inputs from the procurement team, field monitoring reports, Livelihoods Team, Municipal Stabilization Advisors, Area Coordinators, Stabilization Specialists and other sources as necessary. 6. Regular quality checking of sub-project data to ensure all information categories according to Stabilization standard operating procedures for sub-project monitoring are compiled and verified for accuracy. 7. Assist in the regular collection of results for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), with participation of relevant staff 8. Quality check field reports for accuracy and follow up as necessary with field engineers for project details including technical/engineering details relating to problems or delays. 9. Extracts data and information from the dashboard for the purpose of presenting to the Programme Manager and Senior Management in UNDP 10. Any other related tasks may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Eligibility criteria

Age

18 - 80

Nationality

Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Requirements

Required experience

1 years of experience in the national and/or international level in or other relevant programmes; experience, reporting skills; Knowledge in conducting analysis working in the UN or other international development organization; • ability to deal successfully with high volumes of workload, • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing • Working knowledge of oral and written skills in English • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel. • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel • Sound security awareness; • Have affinity with or interest in working with UNDP volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Area(s) of expertise

Development programmes

Driving license

-

Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Required Arabic, Level: Mother tongue, Desirable

Required education level

Bachelor degree or equivalent in Political Science, International Relations, Sociology Public Administration, Economics

Competencies and values

Integrity and professionalism: Accountability: Commitment Continuous learning Planning and organizing Teamwork Respect for diversity: Communication: Flexibility, Genuine commitment towards

Other information

Living conditions and remarks

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers receive a volunteer living allowance to sustain a basic, adequate, and safe lifestyle. This allowance varies from one location to another depending on local living costs, but all national UN Volunteers in the same location receive the same allowance. Below is a summary of the Conditions of Service. Allowances The purpose of allowances for national UN Volunteers is to enable the national UN Volunteers to sustain a modest and secure standard of living at the duty station. The allowances are in no way to be understood as compensation, reward, or salary in exchange for volunteer work. Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA): All national UN Volunteers are entitled to a monthly volunteer living allowance of USD 800. The purpose of this allowance is to cover the basic living costs of the national UN Volunteer, and her or his family when applicable. The allowance is to ensure that the volunteer can sustain a basic, adequate, and safe lifestyle. The monthly allowance rate is a fixed rate for the duty station as established by UNV headquarters. Resettlement allowance: Eligible national UN Volunteers are entitled to receive a resettlement allowance upon satisfactory completion of the assignment. The allowance assists the volunteer to reintegrate into society both professionally and personally upon completion of their UN Volunteer service.

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy

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