Data Analysis and Monitoring & Evaluation Associate

Mission and objectives

UNHCR is mandated to protect people forced to flee and stateless persons, safeguard their rights and support solutions to displacement. In India, UNHCR works with the Government, UN entities, civil society, refugee-led organizations and other stakeholders to strengthen protection, promote inclusion and advance solutions for refugees and asylum-seekers. Reliable data, analysis and evidence are essential to understand needs and risks, monitor progress, improve programme quality and inform decision-making, reporting and advocacy.

Context

The UN Volunteer will support UNHCR India in strengthening the collection, management, analysis and use of operational and programme data. The assignment combines data analysis with monitoring and evaluation support and will contribute to the production of credible evidence on UNHCR results and on the situation of the people with and for whom UNHCR works. The UN Volunteer will work with colleagues across functions and, as appropriate, with partners to help maintain data sets and information products, support monitoring activities, review data quality and translate findings into accessible analysis for planning, reporting and programme improvement. This is an entry-level, learning-oriented assignment. The UN Volunteer will work under close supervision and receive structured guidance, mentoring and feedback. Tasks will be undertaken in accordance with UNHCR policies and guidance, including applicable data protection, confidentiality, ethical and information-security standards.

Task Description

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer, the UN Associate Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Support the compilation, cleaning, validation, organization and analysis of operational, pro-gramme and monitoring data from relevant UNHCR units and partners.
• Contribute to routine data-quality checks by identifying missing, inconsistent or duplicate in-formation and documenting issues for review by the supervisor and responsible colleagues.
• Support the preparation of summary statistics, tables, charts, dashboards, maps or other in-formation products for internal planning, management review, reporting and advocacy.
• Assist in analysing quantitative and qualitative information to identify trends, gaps and emerging issues, and help present findings in clear, accessible formats for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support Results Managers and relevant colleagues with indicator tracking, results monitoring and the systematic documentation of data sources, calculation methods and evidence.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of data-collection and monitoring activities, including assessments, implementation monitoring, results monitoring and feedback exercises, as required.
• Assist in reviewing data-collection tools and forms for clarity, consistency and alignment with identified information needs, applicable standards and data-protection requirements.
• Support the consolidation of information received from UNHCR units and partners for periodic reports, monitoring updates, presentations and evidence-based management discussions.
• Contribute to participatory and inclusive approaches to monitoring by supporting the organization and documentation of consultations with refugees, asylum-seekers, partners and other stakeholders, where applicable.
• Assist in maintaining an organized evidence base for monitoring, assessments and evaluations, including filing relevant source documents, outputs and follow-up actions.
• Participate in team meetings, learning sessions and relevant coordination processes, and pre-pare concise notes or action trackers when requested.
• Support the preparation of guidance, learning materials or practical sessions on data management, data quality, analysis and monitoring for UNHCR colleagues and partners.
• Handle all individual-level, sensitive and confidential information in strict accordance with UN-HCR data-protection and information-security requirements, and promptly raise any data-quality, protection or ethical concern with the supervisor.
• Perform other related supporting duties as required, consistent with the learning objectives and level of the assignment.

Competencies and values

• Accountability
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Commitment and Motivation
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Communication
• Ethics and Values
• Integrity
• Knowledge Sharing
• Planning and Organizing
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity
• Technological Awareness
• Working in Teams

Living conditions and remarks

New Delhi is the capital city of India. The city is culturally diverse, economically vibrant and a well-developed urban environment. It is a category B family duty station. There are many excellent international schools in the city. Private healthcare is very good, and the city is a destination for UNHCR staff that require emergency medical evacuation. App-based delivery and services are also abundant for daily needs. It has a large expat population. A seasonal environmental concern is severe air pollution caused by vehicle exhaust and slash-and-burn agricultural activities in the neighboring states of Delhi. The severity of some months has resulted in schools being closed and WHO putting out a health warning for individuals who have respiratory and related health challenges. Air pollution is a health concern particularly for those suffering from allergies or respiratory illnesses. The prolonged exposure to air pollutants can be detrimental to one’s health and can contribute to breathing problems, development of chronic diseases, deterioration of health status in individuals with chronic diseases. Usage of N-95 is encouraged when outdoors during air pollution season. The UNHCR office building is equipped with an air purification system to mitigate the air pollution inside the building. Dengue fever is also a risk during or following the monsoon season. 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 New Delhi. 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. You can check full entitlements at https://app.unv.org/calculator . For information specific to your assignment, please see below:

• Monthly Voluntary Living Allowance (VLA): INR 56,126.74
• Entry lump sum (one-time payment): USD 350 (equivalent in INR)
• Relocation costs: $175 at the beginning and end of the assignment if the duty station is outside of commuting distance (as determined by UNV)
• Exit allowance (paid on successful completion of the assignment): $120 for each month served, paid on completion of contract
• Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for health, life, and malicious acts
• Annual leave: 2.5 days per month
• Learning: Access to UNV's learning and career development resources.