International Consultant to provide technical support for the data processing and analysis of the Covid-19 Socio-economic Impact Assessment – Wave 14

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia is looking for an international Consultant to provide technical support for the data processing and analysis of the Covid-19 Socio-economic Impact Assessment – Wave 14 with the following purpose. Under the direct supervision of the Chief Social Policy (P4), the consultant will be responsible for: • Managing the quality assurance of the data collection, ensure data quality in the survey dashboard. In this regard, consultant is expected to provide continuous technical inputs and training on questionnaires if the need occurs. • Data management, calculation of composite indicators and data analysis for the summary of findings • Support the quality assurance of the dashboard and the survey database in support of the management of the finalization of the contract with the data collection firm. If you are passionate about making a lasting difference for children in Cambodia, UNICEF would like to hear from you.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, protection.

UNICEF started operation in Cambodia in 1952 and opened first country office in 1973 in Phnom Penh. More information on what we do in Cambodia is available at https://www.unicef.org/cambodia/.

How can you make a difference?

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Social Policy (P4), the consultant will be responsible for:

• Managing the quality assurance of the data collection, ensure data quality in the survey dashboard. In this regard, consultant is expected to provide continuous technical inputs and training on questionnaires if the need occurs. 
• Data management, calculation of composite indicators and data analysis for the summary of findings
• Support the quality assurance of the dashboard and the survey database in support of the management of the finalization of the contract with the data collection firm. 

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Qualifications and Experience

• A university degree at minimum master level in one of the following fields is required: Economics, development economics, social sciences, public health, international development, public policy, research methods, or another relevant technical field where research methods including quantitative research methods were an integral part of the training

Knowledge and Skills

• A minimum of five years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: Research in development, including design of research methods, ideally in child development; quantitative data analysis and reporting, data management and experience in using statistical packages such as Stata, R or equivalent.
• Experience in managing and analysing longitudinal data is a must.
• Experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Experience in using a statistical programme (R or STATA) and Excel
• Knowledge of the nutritional situation and nutrition services in Cambodia, especially for Severe Acute Malnutrition
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.

Core competencies skills

• Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1)
• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)
• Works Collaboratively with others (2)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (2)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)
• Drives to achieve impactful results (2)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)

Functional Competencies

• Persuading and influencing (1)
• Applying technical expertise (1)
• Learning and researching (2)
• Planning and organizing (2)

Languages

• Fluency in English is required. 
• Knowledge of Khmer is considered as an asset.

Please find the terms of reference for this consultancy in this attachment:  ToR Consultant 2023- SEIA-TMS.pdf

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. The candidate may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid).