Contract Duration – 11.5 months

Working arrangement: Remote

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.

TERMS OF REFERENCE

The purpose of this consultancy is to generate reliable, disaggregated and integrated education evidence by analysing administrative and household survey datasets and transforming the findings into analytical reports, knowledge products and interactive dashboards that strengthen evidence-based planning, budgeting, monitoring and policy dialogue at national and state levels. The outputs developed under this consultancy will support UNICEF's national and state offices and will be shared with national and state government counterparts to strengthen data-informed planning, implementation and decision-making.

UNICEF is actively engaged in supporting the Indian government to enhance access, retention, and learning outcomes in education, focusing particularly on the most marginalized communities across 17 states. To achieve this, UNICEF proposes hiring a Data Analysis Consultant to strengthen evidence-based planning through high-quality data analysis, knowledge generation and data visualization.If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: ToR X TMC0004821.pdf

Minimum requirements:

Education: Master`s university degree in Demography/Statistics /Population studies / Education/ or another relevant social science field

Work Experience: A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in data analysis, monitoring, research, and evaluation in social sector.

Skills (optional):

Strong understanding of quantitative data analysis, monitoring, research and data visualization.
Demonstrated experience in analysing large-scale administrative and household survey datasets, including UDISE+, NAS, NSS, NFHS, ASER, Census, PGI and other national databases, using statistical software and data visualization tools.
Advanced skills in SPSS, STATA, Excel and PowerPoint;
Proven experience in developing Power BI dashboards, including the design and development of interactive dashboards for data visualization.
Excellent writing and presentation skills.

Language Requirements: English and Hindi

Desirables:

Prior experience working with UN, government agencies, or INGOs is an asset.

Technical requirements:

Interested candidates are required to submit the following documents as part of their application for the consultancy.

Curriculum Vitae (CV): An updated CV clearly demonstrating how the candidate meets all the requirements outlined in the ToR.
Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages): Outlining the candidate’s understanding of the scope of work and activities, motivation to undertake the assignment, and suitability/fit for the role.
The consultant is required to submit three relevant writing samples (produced within the last 3 years):
Data analysis sample – A sample that demonstrates the quality of data analysis from previous work which demonstrates quantitative data analysis skills using SPSS, STATA or equivalent statistical software, preferably based on administrative or large-scale survey data in the social sector.
Power BI sample – A sample that demonstrates the skill of developing Power BI dashboard from previous work, preferably based on administrative or large-scale survey data in the social sector (Share link of the published dashboard or PDF version)
Written output sample – A sample that demonstrates the quality of written outputs (e.g., reports, briefs, or presentations), highlighting the ability to communicate analysis clearly and effectively in the social sector.

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 TMC0004821.xlsx

The consultant is required to submit three relevant writing samples (produced within the last 3 years):
Data analysis sample – A sample that demonstrates the quality of data analysis from previous work which demonstrates quantitative data analysis skills using SPSS, STATA or equivalent statistical software, preferably based on administrative or large-scale survey data in the social sector.
Power BI sample – A sample that demonstrates the skill of developing Power BI dashboard from previous work, preferably based on administrative or large-scale survey data in the social sector (Share link of the published dashboard or PDF version)
Written output sample – A sample that demonstrates the quality of written outputs (e.g., reports, briefs, or presentations), highlighting the ability to communicate analysis clearly and effectively in the social sector.

Remarks:

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.

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