Child Protection Information Management National Consultant, Maiduguri Nigeria, 12 months

Overview

UNICEF, guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, works with partners in 190 countries and territories to promote and advocate for the protection of the rights of every child. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built with diverse opportunities for personal and professional development, an attractive compensation and benefits package, and a culture that helps staff thrive.

In Nigeria, UNICEF works in a complex humanitarian and development setting to fulfill and protect children's rights in partnership with the government, civil society, children, and families. UNICEF Nigeria is one of the largest UNICEF Country Offices globally.

Background

In Northeast Nigeria, across the states of Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe (BAY), child protection and child rights violations continued to be reported. The Child Protection Area of Responsibility (CP AoR), co-led by UNICEF, requires robust information management systems to ensure effective coordination across partners, accurate analysis of child protection needs, monitoring of response coverage and identification of gaps. To strengthen information flow, UNICEF seeks the services of a consultant to strengthen information management systems and products by developing datasets, dashboards, maps, and analytical briefs that enhance programming, coordination and advocacy.

How can you make a difference?

Purpose of Activity / Assignment : The purpose of this consultancy is to support the UNICEF Child Protection Section in strengthening Information Management (IM) systems and products. The consultant will focus on the development of IM deliverables including datasets, dashboards, maps, and analytical briefs that enhance evidence-based programming, coordination and advocacy.

Scope of Work

• Mapping and adaptation of IM tools : review, adapt and update existing information management tools for CP AoR, ensuring alignment with sector needs. Produce outputs such as datasets, partner presence maps, dashboards and infographics.
• Training and capacity building : provide technical support in the development of tools for administrative routine data collection, analysis and reporting. Design and deliver at least five training and coaching sessions for sector partners on IM tools and protocols including data protection and confidentiality standards. Provide user-friendly training materials to support sustained capacity.
• Production of IM products : update datasets, maps and infographics to support effective information programming, coordination and advocacy.
• Programme analysis : analyze UNICEF's CP response including coverage and contingency planning. Develop analytical briefings with visualized datasets and infographics.
• Gaps and needs analysis : undertake a comprehensive analysis of gaps and needs in child protection, disaggregated by age, sex and vulnerability, and produce a detailed analysis report with updated IM products.
• Final report : submit a final consultancy report summarizing activities, methodologies, challenges, lessons learned and recommendations for strengthening child protection information management.

Work Assignment Overview

Tasks / Milestones

1. Mapping and adaptation of existing IM tools for the CP AoR and production of datasets, partner presence maps, dashboards & infographics

Deliverables / Outputs : Mapping report, revised tools and updated dataset and infographic

2. Training and capacity building (IM tools & protocols)

Deliverables / Outputs : 5 training / coaching sessions + materials

3. Production of datasets, partner presence maps, dashboards & infographics

Deliverables / Outputs : Mapping report, revised tools and updated dataset and infographic

4. Programme analysis of CP response (coverage, KPIs, contingency planning) and production of datasets, maps, dashboards & infographics

Deliverables / Outputs : Analytical briefs and updated dataset and infographic

5. Comprehensive gap and needs analysis (disaggregated by age, sex, vulnerability) and production of datasets, maps, dashboards & infographics

Deliverables / Outputs : Comprehensive analytical report and updated dataset and infographic

6. Final consultancy report.

Deliverables / Outputs : Final report (synthesis of deliverables, challenges, lessons learned and recommendations)

Qualifications

Minimum requirements :

UNICEF values and competencies

For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do. Familiarize yourself with our Values Charter : UNICEF Values.

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of race / ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status. UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates and offers a wide range of benefits, including paid parental leave and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility channel on the UNICEF Careers webpage.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance and, where applicable, vaccination requirements. Appointments may be subject to visa and other regulatory clearances.

Remarks : All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For more information about working for UNICEF, please review the complete Job Description here.

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