National Consultant - on the Implementation of the Integrated Birth Registration Ecosystem, Child Protection, Abuja, Nigeria, 12 months, remote+travel

Contract Duration- 12 months

Working arrangement: Remote + Travel

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

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                                                         TERMS OF REFERENCE

Under the supervision of the Chief of Child Protection, UNICEF Nigeria Country Office, the Consultant will focus on three key pillars:

Pillar 1: Data Interoperability and Vital Reg Integration (Core Focus)
Pillar 2: Decentralization and State-Level Technical Assistance (30 States)
Pillar 3: System Strengthening, Reporting and Capacity Building

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:  Terms of Reference Integrated Birth Registration Ecosystem.pdf

Minimum requirements:

Education:

Bachelors in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Information Systems, Public Health Informatics, or a related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience in birth registration, civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS), data systems, or related domains.

Demonstrated experience leading or supporting the design, implementation, and integration of large-scale national data systems.

Prior experience working with UNICEF, the UN system, government agencies (NPC, NIMC, FMoH, NBS), o...