[Hiring] Consultancy for Harmful Practices Data for Programming @AGORA

Role Description

UNICEF Data & Analytics supports countries in the design, collection, analysis and uptake of data on children. The Child Protection, Development and Disability (CPDD) section of Data & Analytics oversees such work in the area of harmful practices, namely child marriage and female genital mutilation.

To promote the effective uptake of data in programming to address harmful practices, UNICEF has developed and implemented a series of capacity-building initiatives for practitioners whose work involves designing and delivering programmes on the prevention of harmful practices.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social sciences, international development, public health, social work, human rights and international law or other related degree, or equivalent programming experience

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in child protection programme planning and implementation is required
• Proven knowledge and expertise in the area of harmful practices, including within UNICEF and at the inter-agency level
• Strong experience in project management
• Strong understanding of data collection, analysis and use on harmful practices is required
• Ability to work with a team as well as independently in a multi-cultural environment
• Creative, innovative thinker who can translate ideas into practical applications
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal
• Fluency in written and oral English is required. Another UN language, especially French, is an asset for this role.

Benefits

• Diverse opportunities for professional and personal development
• Attractive compensation and benefits package