Data Analyst, U-Report (6 months with the possibility of extension).

UNICEF Uganda invites national experts to apply for the Consultancy to ensure that data from U-Report is analyzed and compiled into clear, concise reports for use by key government and development partners, civil society organizations, and media.

 UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world.

For every child, a fair chance

Uganda is one of the over 190 countries and territories around the world where we work to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease, and discrimination place in a child’s path. Together with the Government of Uganda and partners we work towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals, the objectives of the Uganda National Development Plan, and the planned outcomes of the United Nations Development Assistance Framework.

 Visit this link for more information on Uganda Country Office https://www.unicef.org/uganda/

How can you make a difference?

UNICEF Uganda requires an enthusiastic, hard-working, determined Data Analyst to ensure that data from U-Report is analyzed and compiled into clear, concise reports for use by key government and development partners, civil society organizations, and media. 

 Specifically, the consultant will be expected to;

• Providing U-Report dashboards and training to Members of Parliament, as well as informing them of key findings from their Districts, to allow them to react directly to their constituents’ needs.
• Responsible for monitoring of all incoming MP requests, informing the partnership team and guaranteeing reports are delivered to them as required.
• Producing clear, concise data analysis and reports for use by key partners, including MPs and the media, throughout the Early Childhood Development media campaign.
• Organising, scheduling, optimizing and updating the U-Report Poll calendar in order to ensure integration with the Early Childhood Development campaign activities
• Review and Verify U-Reporters recruited by partners to ensure their details are correctly captured by the system and allocated to their corresponding groups.
• Carrying out daily U-Report system tests to avoid malfunctions and making and technical recommendations to the developer team to ensure that the system performs to optimum capabilities and that new features are created to improve the speed of real-time data analysis functions.
• Providing technical assistance and training to the U-Report partners on the use of the system as well as managing partner’s dashboards and frequently updating them with evolving key words.
• Performing a pivotal role in identifying U-Reporter’s stories for media publications and avail them to the requesting partners for use.
• Work closely with government officials, especially District authorities, and other U-Report partners engaging directly with the U-Report dashboards and provide training and support for them in their efforts working with the U-Report system.
• Assist in programme monitoring and provide analysed community feedback of Irish Aid primary education programmes based in Karamoja.
• Support the efforts to integrate the U-Report programme with UNICEF sections across Alive, Safe and Learning.
• Any other tasks to ensure the success of U-Report. 
• closely with relevant Output Managers to ensure the utilization of U-Report data

To qualify as a/an [champion or advocate] for every child you will have…

• University degree in Informational Technology, Statistics, Economics, Bioinformatics, or a related field as well as a track record of practical data analysis
• Minimum 2 years’ work experience in a position that required practical data analysis and the creation of management reports, preferably but not limited to development sectors
• Experience using online dashboards for data analysis
• Expert level experience of using Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Tableau, R or Python is a plus
• Ability to learn a new technology platform (RapidPro); previous experience with RapidPro is a plus
• A good understanding of UNICEF programmes and policy, including knowledge of technology for development (T4D) programs.

• Good understanding of development issues, world affairs and current events
• Proven ability to conceptualise, plan and execute ideas as well as to transfer knowledge and skills.
• Experience of working within teams.
• Strong writing and communication skills and the aptitude to handle advanced data integrity tests.

• Fluency in written and verbal English is essential. 

  For every Child, you demonstrate…

  Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

  UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

  Please indicate your ability, availability and daily/monthly rate (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference above (including travel and daily subsistence allowance, if applicable).  Applications submitted without a daily/monthly rate will not be considered.