Data Analytics and Statistical support Consultancy

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Description

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Under the supervision of the Senior Advisor, Statistics and Monitoring in the Data and Analytics Team and Programme Manager in the Monitoring Unit of the Programme Effectiveness Team and with support from relevant colleagues in the Data and Analytics team of DAPM, the incumbent will work closely with colleagues in EMOPS and Programme Group at HQs, regional and country offices to support the development of  a basic methodology in computing the level and intensity of child deprivations and exposure to hazards at subnational levels- to unpack how vulnerable and disadvantaged groups experience deprivations and child rights violations, and how factors such as geographic location, gender, disability, context-specific inequities (e.g., caste, religion, race, ethnicity, migration status, nationality, conflict), and social and behavioral drivers, barriers and risks determine or exacerbate these deprivations and violations. The assignment also includes providing technical support and working closely with colleagues to turn the statistical analysis into geo-spatial maps; design tools and templates to support country offices in evidence-based decision making on programmatic and  geographic convergence of Unicef supported programmes; and promote the use of data to support child rights advocacy, gender sensitive programming and accountability to affected populations.

Qualifications:

Education: 

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Statistics, Econometrics, Demography, Economics, or Data Science  

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:

• Computer skills: Expert knowledge of Excel notation and statistical modeling 
• Experienced in using statistical packages and software $
• 7-10 years’ experience in data analysis and reporting 
• Expertise in summary statistics and hypothesis testing 
• Proficiency in languages like R, SAS, Stata etc., 
• 5-8 years’ experience in developing statistical models is an asset  
• Working at country office level is an asset.   
• Excellent command of UNICEF Core Competencies: Communication, Working with People, and Drive for Results  
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and writing); fluent in English (additional language is an asset)

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/581443

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