International Consultant - Data and Analytics at the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: International Consultant - Data and Analytics

Job no: 578167
Location: Abuja
Contract type: Consultant
Level: Consultancy
Categories: Health

Scope of Work
Major Tasks to be accomplished during this consultancy include:

• Support the ongoing SWAp initiative of the FMOH as it relates to data optimization
• Support the national and 36+1 state RMNCAH scorecard alignment with SWAp indicators down to facility level. This includes capacity building of DHPRS and mentoring support to planning officers towards institutionalizing this work.
• Support the PHC Leadership Challenge PHC system performance framework linked with the annual operational plans, the M&E Plan of the National Strategic Health Development Plan II and initiatives like the MSDAT. This includes work with the IVA to better understand state level performance and support documentation efforts.
• Support data quality and other aspects on data initiatives in the Health Section including the different accountability frameworks under the programme.
• Support the data for evidence and documentation of successes in the eight (8) GAVI PHC MoU states
• Support the review of DHIS2 indicators/data elements and NHMIS report forms and registers including the extension of scorecard related products, such as with program score cards (e.g. nutrition)
• Support the linkages between community scorecards or facility profiles and GIS based catchment population estimates and visualizations.
• Support optimization of data for decision making in the three (3) SARAH states
• Support Decentralized Digitalization of HIS and introduction of Automated data use apps.
• Support in HSS section in its efforts to develop a targeted strategy for strengthening of health information system.
• Support Analytic/Visualistic tools on Health Supply chain
• Support analysis of data from the UNICEF supported level-2 newborn units
• Any other related work with score cards and accountability mechanisms

Tasks / Milestone

• Quarterly reporting on RMNCAH+N Scorecards used and updated in all 36 States and FCT, the national level, and LGA-Facility scorecards, along with extensions of scorecard methods and approaches as part of overall Health Information System reforms.

Deliverable/Output:

• Score cards reports of all 36 states and the FCT reported on the rmncah.org
• Support the GAVI Funded PHC MoU states in the development and operationalization of the Data Quality Improvement Plans working with State Counterparts and other partners.

Deliverable/Output:

• Quality data improvement plans for the 8 PHC MoU states developed and adopted for utilization
• Lead in HMIS support to FMOH and NPHCDA as well as the overall digital health program of the FMOH the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Initiative and SWAp Agenda of the FMOH.

Deliverable/Output:

• Report of the assessment and the priority recommendation for action.
• Support the PHC Leadership Challenge PHC system performance framework linked with the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Initiative and SWAp Agenda of the FMOH.

Deliverable/Output:

• State by state health services performance report of all 36 state and the FCT (part of PHC LC PMF)
• Support provided to the Independent Verification Agent
• Report of the analysis and evaluation of the IVA activities,
• Quarterly reporting on RMNCAH+N Scorecards used and updated in all 36 States and FCT, the national level, and LGA-Facility scorecards, along with extensions of scorecard methods and approaches as part of overall Health Information System reforms

Deliverable/Output:

• Score cards reports of all 36 states and the FCT reported on the rmncah.org
• Support in provision of optimized data analysis of the UNICEF supported level-2 newborn units across states with emphasis on the SARA supported states.

Deliverable/Output:

• Enhanced data reporting systems produced for the states.
• Lead in HMIS support to FMOH and NPHCDA as well as the overall digital health program of the FMOH the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Initiative and SWAp Agenda of the FMOH.

Deliverable/Output:

• Report of the assessment and the priority recommendation for action
• Support Analytic/Visualistic tools on Health Supply chain

Deliverable/Output:

• Health supply chain visual tools developed.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

• An advanced university degree in public health or any related discipline.
• At least eight years or more experience working in MNCAH programs and/or health projects.
• Prior experience with HSS programming is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high quality data and programmatic materials
• Experience in writing for UN agencies (human interest stories, reports etc) UNICEF specific experience will be a strong asset
• Fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.

Application Closing Date
7th January, 2025; West Central Africa Standard Time.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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