Information Management Officer (Health & Nutrition)

The Country Programme of Cooperation between the Government of Mozambique and UNICEF (CPD) for 2022-2026 aims to support Mozambique to accelerate efforts towards achieving the targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and meeting its commitment to respect, protect and fulfil the rights of children, in line with the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and the Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action. It derives from the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), 2022–2026 and aligns with the Government Five-Year Plan 2020–2024, the National Development Strategy 2015–2035 and relevant sector policies and programmes.

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How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision and guidance of the Chief of Child Health and Nutrition, The overall purpose of the assignment is to support CHN section to strengthen reporting, monitoring and evaluation by providing an overview of the health, nutrition and HIV emergency response results in Northern Mozambique. The assignment will directly support data related to health humanitarian response (linked to outbreaks, campaigns, etc.), while strengthening information systems related to data quality, data digitalization and visualization, analysis and use, progress monitoring and quality assurance of services delivered for children.

Summary of Key Functions/ Accountabilities

• Lead on emergency and development related information management for health and CHN Section.
• Programme development, management, monitoring and delivery of results.
• HMIS strengthening, including quality data reporting.
• Innovation, knowledge management.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

• A university degree in one of the following fields is required: nutritional and or/health epidemiology, health related data sciences, statistics, global/international health and nutrition data systems, health/nutrition programme planning and monitoring or another health-related science field in data. An advanced degree and proven relevant experience and results are an asset.
• A minimum of two years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: health and/or nutrition data and information management, public health epidemiology, nutrition surveys, public health assessments and health and nutrition information management in emergencies. Experience with M&E in emergencies, visualization of data and HMIS is required.
• Experience with innovative uses of data technology for development, such as mobile data collection are highly desirable.
• Experience in a health/nutrition programme/project in a UN system agency or organization is an asset, especially related to areas of UN programme monitoring, data generation and results tracking.
• Fluency in English and Portuguese is required.

For every Child, you demonstrate

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, Sustainability (CRITAS) and core competencies in the following:

• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness.
• Works Collaboratively with others.
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships.
• Innovates and Embraces Change.
• Thinks and Acts Strategically.
• Drive to achieve impactful results.
• Manages ambiguity and complexity.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.