Individual Consultant to Conduct evidence review and advocacy framework on Child Marriage among Roma Communities, GPD, Child Protection & Migration, 4,5 months, COE Amman (Remote) # 594762

Scope of Work

Under the overall supervision of the UNICEF Child Protection Specialist (PHP), with technical guidance from the Research Specialist at Innocenti, the consultant will produce deliverables across the following six tasks:

• Systematic Scoping Review — Inception and Protocol
• Literature Search and Screening
• Data Extraction and Evidence Mapping
• Synthesis and Draft Scoping Review Report
• Zero-Draft Regional Framework on Child Marriage among Roma Communities in ECA
• Draft Policy Paper and Advocacy Summary

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Advanced university degree (Master's or above) in public health, sociology, anthropology, international development, gender studies, social sciences, or a related field.
• Work Experience: Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in conducting systematic reviews, scoping reviews, evidence syntheses, or mixed-methods research on child protection, gender, adolescent wellbeing, harmful practices, or related areas.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience producing high-quality research reports, evidence syntheses, and policy-oriented or advocacy documents suitable for institutional and government audiences. Experience working with UN agencies, international organizations, governments, or research institutions. Familiarity with evidence on child marriage, gender equality, social exclusion, and human rights is required.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.

Desirables

• Experience working on issues affecting marginalized populations, including Roma communities, ethnic minorities, or socially excluded groups, preferably in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills

• Experience in systematic and scoping review methodologies, including PRISMA-ScR.
• Experience with literature searching, screening, quality appraisal, and data extraction.
• Familiarity with reference management software (EndNote, Zotero, Mendeley) and evidence synthesis tools.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills, with demonstrated ability to translate evidence into policy- and advocacy-oriented products.
• Strong understanding of child marriage, gender inequality, intersectionality, social exclusion, and Roma rights.
• Ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative evidence and identify research gaps.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to deliver high-quality outputs under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including experience working remotely with multidisciplinary teams.