United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
UNICEF SOMALIA
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT REF: UNSOM/2010/013
Title: Consultant to Support the Implementation of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS4)
Type of Contract:Special Service Agreement (SSA)
Duty Station:USSC, Nairobi with travel to Somalia
Duration:8 months
Organization Unit:PM&E Section
Date of Issue:28 May 2010
Closing date:10 June 2010
Qualified candidates are invited to apply for a Consultancy position to support the implementation of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS4). This Consultancy position will be managed by UNICEF Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation section. The selected consultant will be based in Nairobi with frequent travel to Somalia.
Purpose of the consultancy
The purpose of this consultancy is to implement MICS4 in the three zones of Somalia (Somaliland, Puntland and Central South). The survey will be cross sectional in nature with the three zones of Somalia treated as separate strata, making it feasible to produce statistically reliable estimates at national and zonal level for rural and urban populations for most indicators.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
i) Contribute in the survey preparatory phase activities
ii)Participate in the facilitation of training of trainers sessions
iii)Undertake pretesting of surveys tools and prepare report
iv)Train zonal survey teams
v)Undertake data collection in all three zones of Somalia
vi)Data analysis and reporting
vii)Data archiving and process documentation
Qualifications and experience:
•Advanced University degree in Social Sciences, Demography, Development Planning, Statistics or a related technical field;
•At least 5 years professional work experience in the field of research and analysis relating to programme monitoring and evaluation;
•In-depth Knowledge of human development indicators;
•Familiarity and experience with CSPRO and SPSS data analysis software;
•Previous experience in conducting large scale research in Somalia or similar context an asset;
•A strong sense of adaptability and ability to work in unstable and multicultural environments;
•Good command of both written and verbal English language;
•Good interpersonal communication skills.
•Knowledge of Somali culture and previous experience of work within Somalia will be an added asset
Human Resources Specialist
Vacancy Number 2010/013
UNICEF (USSC)
P.O. Box 44145-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Or email to: somaliahrvacancies@unicef.org
Please note that documents submitted along with your applications will not be returned.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted
QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
UNICEF IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT
Source: Reliefweb
Humanitarian
Closing date: 10 Jun 2010
Location: Kenya - Nairobi
Location: Kenya - Nairobi
UNICEF SOMALIA
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT REF: UNSOM/2010/013
Title: Consultant to Support the Implementation of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS4)
Type of Contract:Special Service Agreement (SSA)
Duty Station:USSC, Nairobi with travel to Somalia
Duration:8 months
Organization Unit:PM&E Section
Date of Issue:28 May 2010
Closing date:10 June 2010
Qualified candidates are invited to apply for a Consultancy position to support the implementation of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS4). This Consultancy position will be managed by UNICEF Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation section. The selected consultant will be based in Nairobi with frequent travel to Somalia.
Purpose of the consultancy
The purpose of this consultancy is to implement MICS4 in the three zones of Somalia (Somaliland, Puntland and Central South). The survey will be cross sectional in nature with the three zones of Somalia treated as separate strata, making it feasible to produce statistically reliable estimates at national and zonal level for rural and urban populations for most indicators.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
i) Contribute in the survey preparatory phase activities
ii)Participate in the facilitation of training of trainers sessions
iii)Undertake pretesting of surveys tools and prepare report
iv)Train zonal survey teams
v)Undertake data collection in all three zones of Somalia
vi)Data analysis and reporting
vii)Data archiving and process documentation
Qualifications and experience:
•Advanced University degree in Social Sciences, Demography, Development Planning, Statistics or a related technical field;
•At least 5 years professional work experience in the field of research and analysis relating to programme monitoring and evaluation;
•In-depth Knowledge of human development indicators;
•Familiarity and experience with CSPRO and SPSS data analysis software;
•Previous experience in conducting large scale research in Somalia or similar context an asset;
•A strong sense of adaptability and ability to work in unstable and multicultural environments;
•Good command of both written and verbal English language;
•Good interpersonal communication skills.
•Knowledge of Somali culture and previous experience of work within Somalia will be an added asset
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications with updated UN Personal History Form (P11), updated CV, copies of academic certificates to the following addresses. UN staff are requested to provide last two Performance Evaluation Reports (PERs). Please quote the vacancy number in your application.Human Resources Specialist
Vacancy Number 2010/013
UNICEF (USSC)
P.O. Box 44145-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Or email to: somaliahrvacancies@unicef.org
Please note that documents submitted along with your applications will not be returned.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted
QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
UNICEF IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT
Reference Code: RW_85VBF9-63