Applications are invited from suitably qualified non-Ghanaian applicants for the post of Research and Evaluation Specialist (Social Protection) (International Professional Category).

VN No.: VN-16-05
Post Level: P3
Duty Station: Accra
Type of Contract: Temporary Appointment
Duration: 364 days

Job purpose

Under the supervision of the Social Protection Specialist, the incumbent is accountable for providing professional expertise and assistance in social protection and cash transfer related evaluation, research and monitoring.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Manage and ensure quality and timeliness of the third round of the LEAP Evaluation as well as the LEAP 1000 baseline and qualitative mid-line.
•   Support and manage the research program on social protection and cash transfer and coordinate the production and dissemination of the research produced
•   Coordinate the support to the GoG on the a) ongoing implementation of the LEAP Monitoring System; b) design and implementation of M&E system for the social protection sector
•   Produce high standard technical research and working papers as well as more accessible material (e.g fact sheets and briefs) on selected topics based on primary data collected under the LEAP fieldwork and other secondary data
•   Act as liaison with national and international research centers to identify opportunities on new emerging research and knowledge priorities on social protection, child poverty and cash transfer

Qualification Required & Experience

Education

•   Advanced University degree in economics, statistics or other social and human sciences. Statistical academic knowledge required.

Work Experience

Professional work experience in quantitative evaluations, research implementation, and monitoring & evaluation activities as follows:

•   Minimum of Five years of relevant professional work/academic experience in research, research management, monitoring systems implementation, social protection. Developing country work experience is required.
•   Experience in data analysis and statistical methods is highly desirable
•   Knowledge of statistical packages (e.g. STATA, SPSS, R) highly desirable
•   Experience in writing academic and working papers on social protection, health nutrition, education is required. Publications in peer reviewed journal or databases are an asset.
•   Knowledge and experience in social protection, social policy evaluation and research are an asset

Language Proficiency

•   Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.

Competency Profile

i) Core Values (Required)

•   Commitment
•   Diversity and Inclusion
•   Integrity

ii) Core Competencies (Required)

•   Communication (II)
•   Working with people (II)
•   Drive for results (II)
•   Leading and supervising (I)

iii) Functional Competencies (Required)

•   Formulating strategies and concepts (II)
•   Analyzing (III)
•   Applying technical expertise (III)
•   Planning and Organising

iv) Specific Technical Knowledge (Required)

•   Professional technical knowledge/expertise in evaluation design, data analysis, and reporting.
•   Expertise in data collection methods and processes.
•   Expertise in Evaluation process management, follow-up on recommendations and dissemination of M&E results.
•   Demography, statistics, and data management.
•   Methodology of M&E, theories, standards and models, quantitative/qualitative/mixed methods, validity/reliability testing of data, data analysis and interpretation, and statistical inference methods.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

If you have experience working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children and match the profile outlines, send a brief application letter that addresses all requirements (academic and work experience) supported by detailed curriculum vitae, UN Personal History form (which can be downloaded from http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/p11.doc) and photocopies of other supporting documents to:

HRghana@unicef.org

OR

The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF, P.O. Box 5051, Accra-North

Applications can also be hand delivered to:

Location: 4-8 Rangoon Close, Cantonments
(Behind UNDP, near Ghana National Fire Service Headquarters on the Ring Road)

Closing Date: 29 February, 2016

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for a written test. Applications submitted without P11 form will not be considered. Well qualified candidates, particularly females are encouraged to apply.

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