[Hiring] International Consultant for Evidence-Based Policy Development: Analysis of the findings of the MICS7 and Fertility Aspirations Survey @UNFPA

Role Description

The objective of this consultancy is to develop targeted, evidence-based and operational policy outputs that translate MICS7 findings and FAS insights into actionable recommendations to support national and subnational decision-making, planning, and advocacy.

The consultancy places strong emphasis on data-to-policy translation, ensuring that statistical and qualitative findings are transformed into prioritized, feasible, and context-specific interventions.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in Demography, Economics, Statistics, Sociology, or a related field is required.
• A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in conducting policy-oriented research, data analysis, monitoring and evaluation, or policy development in the social sector.
• Proven experience working with MICS, DHS (Demographic and Health Surveys), or similar large-scale household survey datasets is mandatory.
• Demonstrated experience in translating complex statistical data into readable, actionable policy papers or briefs for government audiences.
• Experience working in Central Asia or similar cultural contexts is an asset.
• Experience working with Government organisations and/or international organizations is an asset.
• Fluency in oral and written English. Knowledge of Russian is an advantage.

Requirements

• Review MICS7 datasets and the pre-prepared comparative analysis (MICS6 vs MICS7).
• Identify priority findings requiring further interpretation and policy translation for defined key indicators aligned with the UNFPA mandate.
• Conduct subnational analysis using disaggregated data.
• Analyze equity gaps across key dimensions, including wealth quintile, education level, urban/rural residence, age, and sex.
• Develop actionable recommendations categorized as policy/legislative, programmatic/service delivery, community and/or behavioral interventions.
• Review and communicate the draft products to ensure recommendations are feasible and operational.
• Finalize all deliverables based on consolidated feedback from UNFPA and key national stakeholders.

Benefits

• The consultancy fee will be calculated based on the P-4 level of the UN Salary Scale for Professional and higher categories effective 1 January 2026 and will be paid in a lump sum upon successful completion of deliverables.
• UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance.
• We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply.
• Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.
• Persons with disabilities, and individuals of other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply.
• UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity.