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PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

Under the direct guidance of the Chief, Social Policy, the Social Policy Specialist (Data Management) will provide critical technical support to UNICEF Nigeria’s Social Policy Section in managing and integrating data essential for the successful implementation of both development and humanitarian programs. The role involves establishing and maintaining robust data management practices, ensuring seamless integration of data within the management information system, and safeguarding the sensitive information of vulnerable populations.

Key responsibilities include managing large volumes of data related to program beneficiaries, ensuring data security and privacy, and providing technical guidance to the Government of Nigeria in the review and development of the National Social Register.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Data Management and Integration:

• Manage and analyze large volumes of data related to the implementation of social protection programs
• Ensure data is accurately integrated into the management information system to inform program decisions and strategies
• Develop and maintain data management protocols to ensure data security, privacy, and integrity, particularly within the context of humanitarian programming.

HOPE Platform Implementation:

• Support the implementation of the HOPE digital platform within humanitarian programs to manage sensitive beneficiary data.
• Ensure the platform mitigates risks associated with data misuse, discrimination, and harm to beneficiaries
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the HOPE platform in managing beneficiary data and protecting their rights

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Regularly monitor data quality and consistency across programs and ensure compliance with UNICEF’s data management standards.
• Prepare and present data-driven reports to support UNICEF’s advocacy and programmatic efforts.
• Provide timely and accurate data insights to inform the design, implementation, and evaluation of social protection initiatives

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• An advanced university degree in social sciences, statistics, data management, public policy or a related field.
• A minimum of five years of professional experience in data management, analysis and integration within social protection or related fields, preferably with experience in a humanitarian context. 
• Proficiency in data management software and tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS, R, Stata).
• Experience with digital platforms for managing sensitive data, particularly in complex and fragile contexts.
• Knowledge of the social protection landscape in Nigeria is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of the major Nigeria local Languages is of added value
• Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency

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Purpose of the job:

Under the supervision of the Health Specialist, Maternal and Newborn Health and the general oversight of the Health Manager, MNCAH/HIV, the Health Officer (PMTCT/Paediatric AIDS) provides technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for PMTCT/Paediatric AIDS programmes/projects (including linkages with Adolescent HIV) within the Country Programme. This includes planning, preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative program tasks to facilitate programme development, implementation, programme progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting of results. The Health Officer will also be supporting FMOH for the timely implementation and reporting of PMTCT-Peads AIDS robustly funded by the Global Fund, PEPFAR and the Government.

Key function, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:

Support to programme development and planning

• Support the update of situation analysis, development, design, and management of the PMTCT/Paeds AIDS components of the MNCAH programme.
• Contribute to the development/establishment of the health section programme goals, objectives and strategies and results-based planning through analysis of HIV needs and areas for intervention and submitting recommendations for priority and goal setting.
• Support DPH/DFH/NPHCDA to convene regular joint meetings/conversations to review progress on service integration and service coverage, including situations are functional.
• Strengthen PMTCT and pediatric HIV indicators in MNCAH performance monitoring tools and review meetings by technical working groups and coordination platforms such NEMCHIC and RMNCAEH+N

Prepare required documentation/materials to facilitate the programme review and approval process.

• Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual reviews with government and other counterparts to assess programmes/projects and to report on required action/interventions at the higher level of programme management.
• Provide technical support for the conduct of the Annual Review of the National PMTCT/Pediatric HIV scale-up plan – as a strategy for national tracking and knowledge management.
• Facilitate Learning collaboratives through supporting analysis, evidence generation, sharing lessons from within Nigeria and sharing experiences from other countries; and ensuring global guidance/standards are followed (such as compliance to the updated WHO guidance on HIV testing/three test algorithm).

Technical and operational support to programme implementation

• Provide technical and strategic support in operationalizing national policies, strategic documents, and action plans related to PMTCT/Paeds AIDS.
• Provide technical support to DPH/DFH/NPHCDA and coordination of integration of PMTCT/Paed AIDS into primary health care and the broader RMNCH structures.
• Provide technical support at federal and state levels to ensure that implementation guidelines, protocols and work plans align with the revised policies and strategies to deliver integrated MNCAH/PMTCT and pediatric HIV services.
• Provide technical support to NASCP/NTBLCP in coordination and knowledge management of a national Retention in care/Pediatric case-finding program.
• Provide technical support for Nigeria’s reporting on the Global Health Alliance to end AIDS in Children

Impact of Results:

The efficiency and efficacy of support provided by the Health Officer to programme preparation and planning and implementation of HIV/AIDS-related programmes/projects contribute to accelerating UNICEF and national development efforts to eliminate new HIV infections among children and to provide life-saving protection, care and support to children and their families affected by AIDS that in turn contribute to achieving UNICEF’s vision, commitment and goal to an AIDS-free generation that starts with children and the “Three Zeros” – zero new infection, zero deaths and zero discrimination.

Specifically, this support shall all contribute to efforts aimed at addressing, (I) outstanding programmatic gaps in PMTCT and Pediatric care (ii) challenges with reporting and improving programme efficiency through integration) and (iii) tracking of national and subnational data systems.

Minimum requirements:

• A University Degree in public health, pediatric health, family health, health research, global/international health, health policy and/or management, environmental health sciences, biostatistics, socio-medical, health education, epidemiology or other health related sciences is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in PMTCT/Paeds AIDS planning and management and/or in relevant areas of health care, health/emergency preparedness at the international level and/or in a developing country is required. Experience in PMTCT/Paeds AIDS programme/project development in UN system agency or organization is an asset.