Information Associate (G-6) FT, #00136417, Evaluation Office, Evaluation O/P Rome (open to EU citizens or valid Italian work permit holders)

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This position is located in UNICEF’s Evaluation Office in Rome, which serves as steward of UNICEF’s evaluation function, steering the development and implementation of evaluation policy, strategy and systems, including evaluation quality assurance processes. The Director of Evaluation reports on the evaluation function to UNICEF’s Executive Board in an annual report that includes information on selected evaluations. The Evaluation Office focuses on promoting an enabling environment for evaluation and providing ready access to evaluation information. It also commissions independent corporate evaluations, usually conducted in collaboration with external consultants, and undertakes evaluation capacity development within and outside the organization.

Under the supervision and guidance of the Deputy Director of Evaluation, the Information Associate supports evaluation communication and use through providing a range of procedural, administrative, secretarial, and operational support services, including content development, digital communication, visual communication, multimedia communication and engagement.

The Associate is responsible for conducting these activities in accordance with UNICEF’s mission, rules and procedures.

1. Keep the main knowledge exchange platforms of UNICEF’s evaluation function updated

• Identify user needs and research relevant information;
• Continuously update and maintain the UNICEF Evaluation Reports Database (external), Evaluation website (external), Evaluation SharePoint site (internal), Community of Practice in SharePoint and in Viva Engage (internal), and UNICEF Evaluation pages on LinkedIn, X, BlueSky and YouTube, and future platforms.

• Maintain a roster of copyeditors, translators, designers and photographers to support the publication of evaluation evidence, including supporting distribution of publications through agreed channels;
• Ensure evaluation products are properly copy-edited, well-designed and disseminated through innovative channels;
• Provide research support including document searches, preparing bibliographies, compiling reports or background materials.

3. Support to monitoring and reporting on uptake of evaluation evidence

• Research, analyze, verify and synthesize information on best practices and lessons learnt to support the utility of evaluation;
• In close collaboration with the supervisor, help design a monitoring framework of uptake and use of evaluation evidence.

The Information Associate will perform other related duties and assignments as and when required.

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UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments are conditional on the selected candidate's willingness to comply with current or future vaccination requirements, should UNICEF mandate it for personnel. Failure to comply with such requirements, where applicable and without a duly approved medical exemption from the relevant UN authority, will result in the cancellation of the selection or may lead to other administrative measures, including separation from service.

Remarks

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates are encouraged to apply.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

At the time of application, candidates must possess Italian citizenship or be nationals of EU/Schengen countries or in possession of a valid work permit. Temporary and/or sponsored visas are not accepted. Applicants must be holders of acceptable permits already at the time of application. Applicants with non-EU citizenship must attach copies of their valid Italian work permits, otherwise their application will not be considered. Please note that General Service (GS) staff are locally recruited staff and candidates are personally responsible for any travel and accommodation arrangements.

Visa residence requirements: i.e. UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.