Deadline: 31 March 2016
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Operations Research Specialist in Abuja, Nigeria.
The Operations Research Specialist will be responsible for formulation, design, planning, implementing, managing and evaluation of the Operational Research component of the WASH programme to ensure overall quality of the research conducted and its application to inform WASH sector policies, strategies and approaches for greater results for children.
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Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Operations Research Specialist will perform the following functions-
- Carry out a proper needs analysis based on desk review of available documents to determine the pertinent research needs (with focus on equity and addressing gender issues) to accelerate attainment of WASH sectoral goals.
- Review the current research plans within the section and update as required.
- Develop Terms of Reference for conducting Operational Research; review the proposals from bidders for their technical suitability & capability to conduct the research. Develop guidance and Standard Operating Procedures as relevant.
- Manage the implementation of the research component by facilitating linkages and providing needed technical guidance.
- In collaboration with partners manages the formative research, development, pre-testing and production of culturally relevant evidence based WASH knowledge products and communication materials to ensure effective and efficient programme delivery.
- Assist in the development of national capacities for research, with special attention to research ethics and the interest, concern and participation of government, community, and civil society stakeholders.
- Facilitate macro level integrated planning of research, monitoring activities within the WASH program, with national partners, the UN Country Team and the wider international community, in the context of internal office management plans, the country programme process, the UNDAF, incorporating transparency on gender inequalities and using, where applicable, strategies for gender mainstreaming across sectors.
- Work with supply and procurement section to ensure that the procurement of research services is effective and efficient, designed to get the best quality for the best value, and aligned with UNICEF supply policy.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Advanced University Degree in the Social Sciences, Public Administration, International Relations, Business Administration, Public Health, Civil Engineering, Sanitation Engineering, or other fields relevant to international WASH related development assistance.
- Five years of progressively responsible relevant work experience at the national and international levels in research and knowledge management, including in the field of development.
- Specific experience in the WASH sector will be an advantage.
- Fluency in English and another UN language (for IP).
- Fluency in English and local working language of the duty station (for NO).
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit UNICEF.
