Senior Data and Research International Consultant, Office of the Reg Director, Amman, Jordan, 5.5 months, Remote with travels

About the role

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. The purpose of this consultancy is to produce a defined set of analytical and knowledge products during the ECAMENA transition, including a workshop report, reviews of specific evidence products, documentation of selected survey innovations, a practical transition note, and research papers on MICS innovations in MENA. The assignment is time-bound and linked to the deliverables and deadlines specified in the Work Assignment Overview.

Responsibilities

• Produce analytical and knowledge products such as a workshop report, reviews of evidence products, documentation of survey innovations, a transition note, and research papers on MICS innovations in MENA.
• Provide technical support to governments and UN country teams on child-related SDGs.

Requirements

Education

• Master’s degree in economics, Demography, Statistics, Epidemiology, Engineering or other related technical field with significant measurement, analysis or quantitative research background.

Years of Experience / Knowledge / Expertise / Skills required

• 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.

Work Experience

• 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.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in English and excellent written communication skills.

Knowledge / Expertise / 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.