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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For every child, the right to vision.

How can you make a difference?

The purpose of the consultancy is to produce a defined set of analytical and knowledge products during the ECAMENA transition. These include a workshop report, reviews of specific evidence products, documentation of selected survey innovations, a practical transition note, and research papers on MICS innovations in MENA. The assignment is time-bound and linked to the deliverables and deadlines specified in the Work Assignment Overview.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: TMC0003900 External ToR.pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

Education:

Master’s degree in economics, Demography, Statistics, Epidemiology, Engineering or other related technical field with significant measurement, analysis or quantitative research background

Years of Experience/ Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required*:

At least 15 years' experience in data analytics and research.
Extensive experience with supporting national data systems including child-centric surveys.
Experience of working with UNICEF or other UN agencies on child-related SDGs.
Experience providing technical support to governments and UN country teams.

Work Experience:

At least 15 years of experience in quantitative research, data analytics, household survey methodology, or related applied research fields.
Demonstrated experience producing methodological reviews, analytical review notes, or peer-review style comments on complex evidence products.
Experience with child-focused statistics, household surveys, MICS or similar survey programmes, and national data ecosystems.
Experience preparing publication-quality analytical papers, research briefs, or journal-style manuscripts.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English and excellent written communication skills.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:

Strong quantitative analysis, research synthesis, and methodological review skills.
Knowledge of child poverty measurement, multidimensional deprivation analysis, or comparable child-focused analytical approaches.
Familiarity with MENA data contexts and regional/international data partnerships is an asset.

*Listed requirements will be used for technical evaluation in the competitive process.

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) TMC0003900 Financial proposal template.xlsx

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.

Senior Data and Research International Consultant, Office of the Reg Director, Amman, Jordan, 5.5 months, Remote with travels