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The Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) is an international household survey programme developed and supported by UNICEF, designed to collect estimates of key indicators used to assess the situation of children and women. Over the past 30 years, Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) has expanded from 28 indicators in the first round to more than 200 indicators in the current seventh round (MICS 7), becoming one of the leading global sources of internationally comparable data on children and women, including child protection, early childhood development and education, child health and nutrition.

In Uzbekistan, UNICEF Country Office has supported the last MICS survey in 2021-2022 and initiated support to MICS-7 in 2026 within the new Country Programme Document for 2026-2030. To ensure smooth implementation and to provide necessary assistance to National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan (NSC), UNICEF Uzbekistan will hire a full-time consultant to oversee the MICS process from preparatory work to release of results.

The MICS7 will be implemented using CAPI (Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing) to reduce data collection time, facilitate real-time monitoring, improve data quality and reduce survey costs. Under the overall supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation (CRM) Specialist, the National MICS consultant will support the preparation, implementation and completion of the MICS survey in Uzbekistan. The consultant will work closely with and advise the NSC, especially the Survey Coordinator and sampling and data processing experts, during survey planning, questionnaire design, sampling, training, fieldwork, data processing, data analysis, dissemination and archiving, ensuring that MICS protocols and recommendations are followed at all times. The consultant will communicate effectively between the UNICEF CO and NSC, participate in required meetings, and coordinate the work of other resource people hired by UNICEF to provide technical assistance. The Consultant will work in close collaboration with the Regional MICS Coordinators at UNICEF Regional Office and the MICS Team at UNICEF Headquarters, as well as expert consultants assigned to support the Uzbekistan MICS (collectively labelled "The UNICEF MICS Team").

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: TMC0006563 External ToR .pdf

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Minimum requirements:

Education:
- Master's degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Demography, Epidemiology or any other related technical field

Work Experience:

- Proven minimum of 10 years’ experience in the coordination and/or management of quantitative household surveys (prior MICS or Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) experience requested); experience with CAPI data collection; training experience and ability to organize and facilitate training and presentations; experience in data analysis and survey report writing; strong computer skills and expertise in statistical analyses (familiarity with data processing and analysis software, particularly SPSS).

Language Requirements:

- Excellent oral and written communications in Uzbek, Russian and English required, knowledge of Karakalpak is an asset.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and to establish harmonious and effective relationships both within and outside the organisation, specifically with National Statistical Offices; demonstrated leadership, managerial and supervisory ability; ability and willingness to travel extensively in Uzbekistan and attend regional workshops

Desirables:
- Familiarity and previous experience of working with MICS in Uzbekistan is highly desirable.

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This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is either a role with direct contact with children, a role that works directly with identifiable children’s data, a safeguarding response role, or an assessed risk role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) apply.

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) TMC0006563 Financial proposal.xlsx

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

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National MICS Consultant , Monitoring and Evaluation Section , 19 months, Tashkent, Uzbekistan (Nationals only) Home based with travel