Mission and objectives

With the strong presence on the ground and partnerships with local communities and organizations across multiple sectors, UNICEF aims to reach more children and families. Upholding the humanitarian principles, UNICEF supports integrated, multi-sectoral programming and continues to improve sustained, equitable and safe access to critical basic services in areas where the needs are the highest. UNICEF, in coordination with partners, aims to ensure accountability to affected populations with integration of gender, child safeguarding as well as prevention from sexual exploitation and abuse into its programmes. UNICEF aims to reach children no matter where they are or live.

Context

In northeast Syria, over 26,000 people - 65% of them children - live in Al-Hol camp, and 2,300 people, 67% children, reside in Al Roj camp. Many of these children and families wish to return to their home villages or countries. UNICEF actively advocates for their voluntary reunification, return and repatriation, working closely with authorities, governments and embassies. Beyond the camps, many families across NES remain displaced or have recently returned, facing challenges such as lack of livelihoods, limited access to basic services, and ongoing security concerns. While the situation is gradually shifting from emergency response to early recovery, humanitarian needs - especially for children - remain significant. To support this evolving context, accurate and timely data is essential. This position will focus on managing and reporting data related to Unaccompanied and Separated Children (UASC) and other vulnerable children. Under the supervision of the Child Protection Manager in Qamishli, the Data Management Associate Child Pretection) will contribute to the the implementation of the child protection case management, ensuring quality data collection, analysis and reporting to support response and evidence based advocacy.

Task Description

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Child Protection Manager based in Qamishli or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Child Protection Data Management Associate will: (1) Data Management and reporting - Support data management related to Unaccompanied and Separated Children (UASC) and manage case files for Best Interest Determination (BID) - Maintain and update data on foreign children in NES and provide country-specific information that support evidence based advocacy in close collaboration with the CP Manager - Enter and organize data from various sources (e.g., camps, Interim Care Centers, rehabilitation centers). - Aggregate and analyze data for internal use - Produce monthly and ad hoc summary reports on UASC and other vulnerable children. (2) Child Protection Information Management System (CPIMS+) system management - Support the pilot roll out of the CPIMS+/Primero including data entry, accuracy review and report generation - Train and onboard new users on CPIMS+. - Monitor data quality and ensure confidentiality of case information. - Maintain regular communication with partner staff and case management teams handling UASC data. (3) Capacity building and technical support - Provide training and coaching to case workers, managers, supervisors, and partner staff on data management and CPIMS+. - Assist in preparing and delivering tailored trainings on case management and data handling. - Supervise and support data collectors in the field (4) Data Protection and Data Sharing - Implement data protection protocols and procedures. - Ensure all data handling complies with confidentiality standards and protection principles. - Promote continuous improvement and quality monitoring in data practices.

Competencies and values

- Care -Respect - Integrity - Trust - Accountability - Sustainability - Builds and maintains partnerships - Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness - Drive to achieve results for impact - Innovates and embraces change - Manages ambiguity and complexity - Thinks and acts strategically - Works collaboratively with others

Living conditions and remarks

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. This position is based in Qamishli. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. National UN Volunteers are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions. Benefits Package: • Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) at the amount of USD 919 • Well-being differential USD 275.7 • Annual and learning leaves • Medical and life Insurance • Free access to different learning platforms. For more information on UN Volunteer benefits, entitlements and support, please visit: https://www.unv.org/volunteer-your-country-conditions-service