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.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

For every child, the right to care.

How can you make a difference?

The consultancy will follow the Administrative Data Maturity Model (AdaMM) to diagnose the maturity of Nigeria’s administrative data landscape (selected social sectors) at national and subnational level.

Levels: Federal (core MDAs), with selected state engagements.
Sectors (illustrative): Health/HMIS, Education/EMIS, Social Protection registries, CRVS, and cross-cutting national platforms/registries (e.g., facility, school, and population registries).
Focus: People-centered, lifecycle data for children; equity relevant disaggregation; governance, standards, architecture, and interoperability.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: ToR TMC0005513.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...

(Qualifications/Experience/ Knowledge/Expertise/Skills)

Education:

Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in: Information science, Informatics, Management information systems, Data governance and Policy, MEL Specialists , Business information systems and other related fields,

Work Experience:

Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in working on data systems strengthening and assessments.
Relevant work experience with national bureau of statistics and other government agencies is key.
Relevant experience in leading and facilitating workshops and dialogues related to data systems.

Language Requirements:

English (excellent communication and writing skills)

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:

Demonstrated experience assessing administrative data systems and applying maturity models (preferably ADaMM or comparable models).
Expertise in data governance, privacy and security, and sectoral information systems (health, education, social protection, CRVS).
Strong competency in facilitation multi-stakeholder dialogue, capacity building, and codesign with government.

Desirables:

Prior experience with UNICEF and/or another UN agency is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
Cover letter
A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template) Financial proposal template TMC0005513.xlsx
A detailed technical proposal:

- 2 Examples of relevant work.

Remarks: If the TOR or financial proposal documents are not downloadable on certain recruitment platforms, please visit our official page Vacancies | UNICEF Careers.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

Administrative Data Systems Consultant, Abuja, Nigeria, 7.5 months (Remote + Travel; Internationals only), #595309