Data Assistant (EPI)

Background:

WHO provides technical support to the Government of Pakistan for strengthening immunization systems through evidence-based policy guidance, programme monitoring, data analytics, performance assessment, and operational reviews. As a key technical partner of the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI), WHO supports monitoring of programme implementation, tracking of performance indicators, implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) frameworks, and generation of evidence to inform decision-making and corrective actions.

Given the increasing scale and complexity of immunization activities, including routine immunization, supplementary immunization activities, disease surveillance, and digital information systems, there is a need for dedicated support to further strengthen data management.

Tasks to be performed:

Under the direct supervisor of Technical Officer (Integrated Service Delivery), the incumbent will perform the following duties:

1. Collect, compile, enter, update and maintain programme and operational data, ensuring completeness, accuracy and timeliness.
2. Conduct routine data verification and quality assurance by identifying inconsistencies, duplicate records and missing information, and coordinate with relevant colleagues to ensure data integrity.
3. Generate routine statistical reports including EPI bulletins, VPD surveillance bulletins, Data triangulation reports, summaries, spreadsheets, dashboards and presentations using data from multiple sources to support programme monitoring, planning and decision-making.
4. Promote and support use of EPI data systems including NEIR, EPIMIS, vLMIS etc, enhance data entry compliances, enhance data usage compliances.
5. Support data collection exercises, surveys, assessments and monitoring activities by preparing data collection tools, consolidating submissions and maintaining tracking databases.
6. Monitor data submission timelines and follow up with relevant teams and partners to ensure timely submission, validation and completion of required datasets.
7. Assist in the administration of organizational information management by updating and retrieving data related to programme implementation or other operational activities, as required.
8. Provide support to colleagues in the unit on data management, and reporting formats, and contribute to the continuous improvement of data management practices within the unit.
9. Perform any other related duties assigned by the supervisor.

Competencies required:

1. Technical Competence
2. Overall Attitude at Work
3. Teamwork
4. Communication
5. Respecting and Promoting Individual and Cultural Differences
6. Producing results

Skills:

• Excellent data entry accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Good knowledge of electronic record-keeping systems.
• Ability to compile, analyse and present data in clear and concise formats.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications required:

Essential Education: Completion of intermediate education.

Desired Education: University degree in IT, Computer/Data Sciences or equivalent

Experience: At least two (2) years of progressive relevant experience, preferably in international Organization(s)/UN or in a similar environment.

Languages: Good knowledge of English (Read, Write, Speak) and the local language (Urdu).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
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• Appointment of selected candidate will be on Local Individual Contractor Agreement (LICA) issued by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) for a period up to three months which is further extendable based on multiple factors including job performance, programme need, and funding availability. LICA is a non-staff contract whereby the signatory has the status of a contractor and not considered in any respect as being a staff member of either the World Health Organization (WHO) or UNOPS. As such, there will be no employer-employee relationship between the signatory and the contracting Organization.
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