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 care

How can you make a difference?

The purpose of the consultancy is to strengthen OIAI’s data analytics and business intelligence capabilities by developing a semi-automated or automated and sustainable approach to assurance mapping and related audit analytics. The assignment will focus on enhancing the existing assurance mapping model and developing a dynamic analytical solution, preferably using Power BI or similar technology, to facilitate the integration, analysis, visualization and updating of assurance coverage data. The consultancy will also develop analytical tools and outputs that can be applied to related OIAI processes, including the audit universe, risk assessment, audit planning and annual reporting. The assignment is temporary and output-based, with defined analytical products, milestones and knowledge-transfer deliverables to be completed within the consultancy period.

The consultant will support further development of OIAI’s assurance mapping and related audit analytics. The work will include maintaining and enhancing the existing Excel-based assurance map; consolidating and integrating relevant assurance and audit data; developing a more automated and dynamic solution, preferably in Power BI or similar technology; and producing analytical tools and visualizations to support assurance mapping, the audit universe, risk assessment, planning and reporting. The assignment will also include testing, documenting and supporting the handover of the developed solutions.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: TMC0006537 External ToR.pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

Education: Completion of secondary/high school diploma or equivalent. Demonstrated proficiency in Power BI or similar visualization tools, use of AI and agentic AI tools such as Copilot, advanced Excel, data structuring and analysis, automation, and working with large or complex datasets.
Analytical foundation in data analytics, business intelligence, economics, finance, mathematics, statistics, computer science, information systems, or another relevant quantitative/analytical field.
Work Experience:
At least two years of relevant work experience in data analytics, data management, business intelligence, data visualization, analytical research or other related areas. Relevant experience may include internships, academic projects or other practical assignments involving data extraction, structuring, analysis and presentation.
Skills:
Strong proficiency in Excel and Power BI or similar business intelligence/data visualization tools; experience in cleaning, structuring and integrating data from multiple sources; ability to develop dashboards and automated analytical solutions; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; and ability to document analytical processes and present data clearly to non-technical users.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English is required.
Desirables:
Experience with Python, SQL, PowerShell or other data automation tools; familiarity with audit, assurance, risk management or performance reporting; and experience working with large or complex organizational datasets.

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) TMC0006537 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.

Assurance Mapping and Data Analytics Consultant, Internal Audit & Investigation, OIAI, Hybrid, 6 months, NY