Senior Data and Research International Consultant

The purpose of the consultancy is to produce a defined set of analytical and knowledge products during the ECAMENA transition, including workshop reports, reviews of evidence products, documentation of survey innovations, transition notes, and research papers on MICS innovations in MENA. The assignment is time-bound and linked to specific deliverables and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Produce a defined set of analytical and knowledge products during the ECAMENA transition
• Prepare workshop reports, reviews of specific evidence products, and documentation of selected survey innovations
• Develop practical transition notes and research papers on MICS innovations in MENA
• Deliver outputs linked to the deliverables and deadlines specified in the Work Assignment Overview

Requirements

• Master’s degree in economics, Demography, Statistics, Epidemiology, Engineering or other related technical field with significant measurement, analysis or quantitative research background
• 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
• 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
• Fluency in English and excellent written communication 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

Skills

• Data Analytics
• Quantitative Research
• Household Survey Analysis
• Child-Centric Surveys
• National Data Systems
• Technical Support to Governments
• Technical Support to UN Country Teams
• Methodological Reviews
• Analytical Review Notes
• Peer-Review Comments
• Child-Focused Statistics
• MICS Survey Programmes
• Publication-Quality Analytical Papers
• Research Briefs
• Journal Manuscripts
• Quantitative Analysis
• Research synthesis
• Child Poverty Analysis
• Multidimensional Deprivation Analysis
• Survey Innovations Documentation

Languages

English