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 education.

How can you make a difference?

UNICEF supports governments and partners in strengthening resilient and sustainable supply chains to ensure uninterrupted access to essential health and nutrition supplies, particularly in fragile and humanitarian settings. Recent global disruptions have highlighted the importance of robust supply chain systems, data-driven decision-making, and improved end-to-end visibility to maintain service delivery and equitable access to lifesaving products.

To strengthen country-level supply chain capacity, UNICEF promotes the use of data systems, analytics, and evidence-based processes that support planning, monitoring, and performance improvement. Under the supervision of the Nutrition Supply Chain Specialist, the Data Analyst will support the design, analysis, and visualization of Access Coverage Evaluation Survey (ACES) and End User Monitoring (EUM) data. The role will transform nutrition programme and supply chain data into actionable insights through Inform systems and Power BI dashboards, supporting programme performance, supply chain accountability, service delivery improvements, and the identification of potential aid diversion risks. Under the supervision of the Nutrition Supply Chain Specialist, the Data Analyst will support the design, analysis, and visualization of Access Coverage Evaluation Survey data for End User Monitoring (EUM). The role focuses on transforming raw survey nutrition programmatic data as well as supply chain data into actionable insights using Inform systems and Power BI dashboards, supporting decision-making for program and supply chain performance, access, and service delivery improvements as well as detecting lack of accountability for supplies and programme results and any signs of aid diversion happening.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: TMC0005904 External ToR.pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

Education: An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) is required, preferably in relevant field (e.g. Economics, statistics, public health, health economics, business/public administration, computer/data science, or any other relevant quantitative degree). A bachelor’s degree combined with a minimum of seven years of relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of the above.
Work Experience: Minimum five years of relevant professional experience in all or some of the following areas: Technology identification for supply chain, data analytics, data management, implementation and rollout of IT solutions
Skills: Proven skills in management and strategic thinking. Work experience within the UN or an international organization / NGO is preferred. Experience working in developing countries is an asset.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
Desirables: Strong analytical abilities, with a deep understanding of Excel at an expert level. Proficiency in Excel and experience in working with large datasets is crucial. Additionally, experience in developing information panels (dashboards) is a significant advantage.

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.

How to apply?

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) TMC0005904 Financial proposal.docx

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.

Data Analysis Consultant (International), Supply Financing Center, 3,5 months, SD (Remote/Home-based with limited travel) #595773