Consultant - Data Analyst (U-report) at UNICEF

Job Number: 509575
Work Type : Consultancy

Rationale

• Since the inception of U-Report in 2014, over 250 poll questions and alerts have been sent out. Bi-weekly poll questions are sent to over 2.2 million registered users on the issues they care about, poll results are also shared on a regular basis.
• The platform needs a senior data analyst to manage the polling calendar, ensure polls are sent out in time in the 4 main languages and work with the data clerks to ensure unsolicited poll questions are responded to using Frequently Asked Question and Answer banks.
• The senior data analyst will also play a vital role in ensuring partners using the platform are given poll reports when the polls are closed.
• The senior data analyst also plays a key role in supporting the Project Officer in working with translators, media partners and training partners on use of the platform and recruitment.

Specific Objectives

• Polling, data analysis and reporting
• Management of bi-weekly polls calendar
• Technical support to the U-Report Project Officer/National Coordinator
• Unsolicited messages management
• Organisation of live chats

Major Tasks to be Accomplished

• Analyze current polls for publication in national press and share with partners
• Display trends through data analysis in graphs at expert level
• Analyze historical polls to establish baseline trends for monitoring of future attitudinal change
• Management of U-Report Calendar
• Source for poll questions from sections
• Construct flows for polls on rapid-pro
• Assist with developing and sending out weekly messages and alerts
• Identify challenges within the U-Report digital operational structure that can allow data integrity to be compromised
• Manage technical issues on the U-Report platform
• Assist with management of innovations on the rapid pro platform such as Suveyor for FMOH
• Manage the IOGT Nigeria page and updates on rapidpro
• Give technical Support to the U-Report Project Officer
• Manually remove irrelevant data from polls using U-report online interface
• Identify and categorize popular themes from unsolicited messages that potentially require further processing e,g reports of diseases and outbreaks
• Identification and rectification of missing fields of demographics and registration based on user profile information
• Make recommendations for data display in U-report website

Qualifications or Specialized Knowledge/Experience Required

• A first Degree in Mathematics, IT, Social Work and Administration or any other related field.
• At least 5 years working experience in research and data analysis
• Experience using online dashboards for data analysis
• Experience using the Rapidpro software and U-Report.
• Expert level experience of using Microsoft Excel.
• A good understanding of UNICEF programs and policy, including knowledge of technology for developments programs.
• Good understanding of development issues, world affairs and current events.
• Proven ability to conceptualize, 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
• Proven successful track record in data analysis projects with tangible results.
• Fluency in written and verbal English is essential. Fluency in a local dialect is also desired.
• Residence and work experience in Nigeria, current or past, is advantageous

End Product:

• Monthly progress reports based on agreed deliverables/tasks to be accomplished
• Detailed and up to date poll calendar
• End of consultancy report
• Level: This consultancy is at the NO-A level of the UNICEF Nigeria Consultancy Scale.

Estimated time of consultancy and deadline for submission of end product:

• January 16th, 2018 to December 15th, 2018.