General

Description of assignment title

Associate Data Management Officer

Assignment country

United Republic of Tanzania

Expected start date

02/01/2025

Sustainable Development Goal

17. Partnerships for the goals

Volunteer category

International UN Volunteer Specialist

Host entity

UNHCR

Type

Onsite

Expected end date

12/31/2025

Number of assignments

1

Duty stations

Kasulu

Details

Mission and objectives

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is a UN agency mandated to aid and protect refugees, forcibly displaced communities, and stateless people, and to assist in their voluntary repatriation, local integration or resettlement to a third country.

Context

As part of its new Global Results Framework and in connection with the Global Compact of Refugees (GCR) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UNHCR is progressively implementing the Results Monitoring Survey (RMS) across the operations, to monitor changes in the lives of persons of concerns (impacts) and in UNHCR’s Key areas of engagement (outcomes). RMS are quantitative household level data collection for relevant impact and outcome indicators to ensure evidenced-based reporting against multi-year country strategies, The RMS targets persons of concern (PoC) directly or indirectly assisted by UNHCR, including refugees and asylum seekers, internally displaced persons, returnees, stateless and others of concern. The data produced by RMS serve for various internal and external planning, coordination, programming, advocacy and reporting need at country, regional and global level. Tanzania has been selected as a pilot country to participate in the RMS guided scale up phase which begun in early 2022. This country hosted 246,494 registered and assisted refugees, asylum-seekers, and other person of concern to UNHCR as of 31st December 2021. Burundians were the largest group with 166,232 individuals (67.44%) followed by DRC Congo 79,817 individuals (32.38 %) and 445 individuals (0.18%) from other nationalities. More than 83% are camp-based living in Nduta and Nyarugusu refugee camps located in Kigoma region (Northwestern part of Tanzania). 196 were urban refugees and asylum seekers living in Dar es Salam while the rest are 1972’ refugees living in scattered area including Kigoma village (Tabora region), old settlement and Somalis in Chogo (Tanga region).

Task description

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Snr Protection Officer-Kigoma or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Associate Data Management Officer-RMS will: •Support the roll out of a household survey in second half of 2022 to collect new COMPASS Impact and Outcome indicators that are mandatory as well as those required for the Refugee Response Plan (RRP) •Conduct a comprehensive review of the operation current monitoring and evaluation systems and tools. Including but not limited to, UNHCR use of ProGres4; Activity Info, RRP, COMPASS indicators, surveys conducted by the different sectors including PDM etc). Compile recommendations and suggestions on how to improve and streamline UNHCR Tanzania’s approach to M&E and related reporting •In consultation with relevant sectors develop a clear roadmap of M&E objectives and related activities to be integrated into the operations planning and budgeting cycles •Guide and support teams in data collection methodologies, data sources, management and analysis, including qualitative and quantitative data, in close collaboration with evaluation and IM staff. •Support result managers on selecting and monitoring key indicators to track •Keep track of management decisions and follow-up actions on monitoring and RMS and communicate information and findings to key stakeholders. •Ensure overall coordination and streamlining of M&E activities in the operation and harmonization of indicators •Drafting TORs and methodologies for monitoring activities •Produce relevant M&E related reports •Train UNHCR staff and partners on Result Monitoring Survey

Skills and experience

Programme Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, in data collection methodologies, data sources, management and analysis, including qualitative and quantitative data. Experience in Management, data management and statistics, including surveys and indicator is a must. Desirable Qualifications and Skills: •Previous field experience is an advantage. •Familiar with UNHCR’s RBM approach and use of project/software is an asset. •Completion of the UNHCR Learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position. •Good knowledge of UNHCR financial rules, procedures and processes is an asset. •Knowledge of UNHCR specific programming tools (MSRP, Focus, etc.) is an asset. Other desired technical knowledge: •Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills. •Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing. •Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development. •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. •Desirable: valid national driver’s license and proven ability to drive manual gear 4x4 over rough terrain; (if not applicable, delete) •Sound security awareness.

Area(s) of expertise

Development programmes

Driving license

Assignment requirements

Relevant experience

3 years

Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

Bachelor degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Law, Economics, Development, Social Science or related field.

Competencies and values

Team work, Result - Oriented

Eligibility criteria

Age

18 - 80

Required experience

3 years

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