About The CompanyUNICEF is a globally recognized organization dedicated to advocating for the rights of children and ensuring their well-being across the world. Operating in over 190 countries and territories, UNICEF works tirelessly to save childrens lives, defend their rights, and help them reach their full potential from early childhood through adolescence. The organization is committed to promoting equitable development, reducing disparities, and fostering sustainable solutions that benefit children and their communities. With a passionate and diverse workforce, UNICEF offers a dynamic environment where professionals can contribute meaningfully to global development goals while advancing their careers. The organization provides an attractive compensation and benefits package, emphasizing professional growth, inclusivity, and a shared commitment to making a difference for every child.
About The RoleThe UNICEF Data Analyst Consultant #2 will play a pivotal role in supporting the analysis and benchmarking efforts related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically focusing on childrens well-being. The consultant will contribute to the development of the report Progress on Childrens Well-Being, including the analysis of the Life-Course Index. This role involves working closely with the D&A sectoral data managers and analysts, utilizing GitHub, R programming, and other statistical tools to automate workflows, generate standardized factsheets, and produce insightful visualizations. The consultant will be responsible for writing and maintaining syntax, ensuring reproducibility, and supporting the publication process. The engagement is home/office-based at NYHQ with the possibility of remote work, and the duration of this consultancy is from August 2025 to October 2025.
Qualifications- Advanced University Degree (Masters) in Economics, Sociology, Statistics, Education, Social Sciences, or related disciplines.
- Minimum of one year of experience in statistical analysis of economic or social data.
- Proficiency in data analysis with strong command of R programming; familiarity with Stata and SPSS is an advantage.
- Demonstrated expertise in creating reproducible research using version control tools like GitHub.
- Experience handling, interpreting, and analyzing social sector data from various sources.
- Proven project management skills in data-related projects within social sectors.
- Ability to produce high-quality reports, visualizations, and presentations aligning with organizational standards.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of SDGs, childrens rights, and social development indicators is desirable.
Responsibilities- Support the analysis for the Progress on Childrens Well-Being report, including disaggregation and equity analysis.
- Expand the analysis of the Life-Course Index to provide deeper insights into childrens well-being over time.
- Create and automate workflows to generate graphs, charts, and factsheets using R, ensuring reproducibility and scalability.
- Maintain and update the GitHub repository with well-annotated syntax, documentation, and user guides.
- Develop country-specific scripts for factsheet production based on benchmarking and life-course analysis.
- Run benchmarking and life-course index analyses, producing comprehensive country factsheets with findings.
- Collaborate with the PEG team to support the publication and dissemination of analytical outputs.
- Finalize and publish the workflow, ensuring long-term usability for future updates and analyses.
Benefits- Opportunity to contribute to global child development initiatives and SDGs.
- Professional development through collaboration with UNICEFs sector experts and data specialists.
- Flexible remote working arrangements within the duration of the contract.
- Competitive remuneration package aligned with international standards.
- Exposure to international data analysis tools, workflows, and best practices.
- Inclusive work environment fostering diversity and equal opportunity.
Equal OpportunityUNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. We promote diversity and are dedicated to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
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