Mission and objectivesThe fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does โ in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to childrenโs rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life โ in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions โ her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a societyโs most disadvantaged citizens โ addressing inequity โ not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfil their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
ContextThe fundamental mission of UNICEF (Established in 1946) is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to childrenโs rights into action. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a societyโs most disadvantaged citizens addressing inequity not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfil their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations. The specific role will be supporting the Field Coordination and Emergencies Section (FCE), whose overall role is to support emergency preparedness and response initiatives in Afghanistan, through the sections, zonal offices and clusters. The section also aims to ensure connectedness of the emergency response to resilience/basic human needs programmes through nexus approaches. The key Stakeholders include, UNICEF Sections, Field Offices , Clusters and Other UN Agencies which include OCHA, UNHCR, IOM, WFP and FAO among others.
Task DescriptionUnder the overall direction and guidance of the Senior Emergency Specialist the Information Management Specialist will provide leadership for the Information Management (IM) function within the Field Coordination and Emergency section, and technically supported by Planning, Monitoring, and Data section. The role includes providing high-quality IM services to support emergency response and program performance, ensuring accurate and timely data for informed decision-making. This position is crucial for risk programming, data-driven decisions, emergency preparedness, people-centred programming, and improving programme monitoring and reporting. The IM Specialist will ensure that IM processes contribute to a well-coordinated, strategic, adequate, coherent, and effective emergency preparedness and response by all relevant participants. They will manage the collection, analysis, visualization, and sharing of information to support an efficient and effective humanitarian response. The main tasks and responsibilities of the postholder will include, but are not limited to: Coordination and Representation โข Participate in inter-agency coordination meetings and represent UNICEF in various information management forums. โข Provide inputs and updates for internal and external communications, including meeting presentations, briefing notes, and other materials. โข Manage the flow of information and dissemination appropriately, including maintaining the Field Coordination and Emergency SharePoint and other systems. Information Management and Analysis โข Leverage Geographic Information technologies for map production and geographic data management while promoting data standards and harmonized management of geographic data/information. โข Establish and maintain information and geospatial databases that consolidate, analyze trends, and report/disseminate information critical to decision-making. โข Collect, compile, and analyze data from various sources on risks and hazards such as natural disasters, programmatic deprivations, and diseases (e.g., AWD/cholera). โข Develop and maintain mapping tools, interactive dashboards, and infographics on various risks and deprivations to enable emergency preparedness and response. โข Create mapping tools and visualization products on areas such as access challenges, gaps, context analyses, and other relevant documents for advocacy. Emergency Preparedness and Response โข Lead the preparation of regular emergency information products such as Situation Reports (SitReps), presentations, flash updates, and briefing notes. โข Contribute to the development of strategic documents, including Humanitarian Action for Children (HAC), and Emergency Preparedness Platforms (EPP) for Afghanistan. โข Provide regular inputs and updates on emergency situations and responses, supporting emergency preparedness and contingency planning efforts. โข Support strategic analysis of UNICEF field presences and operations, considering factors such as needs, access, and conducive environments. โข Provide technical support to field offices regarding situation analysis, emergency preparedness, and response efforts. โข Coordinate with field offices to ensure timely and accurate data collection during emergencies, including the development of necessary data collection and IM tools. โข Support Field Coordination and Emergency (FCE) missions to the field. Risk Analysis and Monitoring โข Finalize the development of the Geospatial Risk and Deprivation dashboard in cooperation with HQ team and other relevant sections. Maintain and update the dashboard with data on various risks and deprivations, programme presence, and investments, regularly. โข Support the development of equity analysis in close collaboration with the Field Coordination and the Planning, Monitoring, and Reporting section, with support from DAPM and EMOPS teams at HQ. โข Provide analytical support for designing and implementing risk-informed programs, ensuring equity analysis findings are integrated into planning, monitoring, and evaluation efforts. โข Provide technical support and capacity building to UNICEF staff at the country office and field offices on the implementation and utilization of the Risk Dashboard and equity analysis.
Competencies and valuesi) Core Values โข Care โข Respect โข Integrity โข Trust โข Accountability โข Sustainability ii) Core Competencies โข Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1) โข Works Collaboratively with Others (1) โข Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1) โข Innovates and Embraces Change (1) โข Thinks and Acts Strategically (1) โข Drives to Achieve Impactful Results (1) โข Manages Ambiguity and Complexity (1)
Living conditions and remarksThe position is based in Kabul with travel to provinces as required. UN Volunteers are entitled to a Volunteer Living Allowance, insurance, and other benefits as per UNV policies. Host entities provide duty of care, security support, and necessary working tools for the assignment. United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a personโs race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin, or other status. You can check full entitlements at the duty station at https://app.unv.org/calculator. The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service is available at https://explore.unv.org/cos.โ