National Consultant: U-Report Data Analyst, UNICEF Regional Office for South Asia, Kathmandu, Nepal, 110 Days

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, safety

How can you make a difference? 

Key Deliverables:

Deliverables	Estimated number of working days	Due date/latest date for completion of deliverable (if unsure about specific calendar dates, put the number of days after the contract starts and actual dates only in CIC)
Deliverable 1: Quarter 1 poll data is cleaned, analysed, and a draft report submitted	11 Days	15 March 2024
Deliverable 2: Quarter 1 poll infographics and visualisation products are developed	4 Days	21 March 2024
Deliverable 3: Quarter 1 information-sharing content is set up in Rapidpro and shared with translators	7 Days	30 March 2024
Deliverable 4: Quarter 2 information sharing content is available in English and required local languages; tested by CO Focal Points	10 Days	12 April 2024
Deliverable 5: Creatives for the OnMyMind campaign are developed, set up on Meta platforms, and running − Initial campaign report is available	12 Days	30 April 2023
Deliverable 6: Rapidpro flows for quarter 2 surveys developed in English and all local languages	11 Days	16 May 2024
Deliverable 7: Engagement sessions with the adolescent panel members are organized and documented	2 Days	20 May 2024
Deliverable 8: Quarter 2 survey outreach materials in all required SAR languages are developed and running	9 days	31 May 2024
Deliverable 9: Initial analysis and analytical graphs are drafted and submitted	6 Days	10 June 2024
Deliverable 10: Visuals of the analysis and infographics are produced	4 Days	13 June 2024

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

Education:

University degree in Information Technology, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Communication, Journalism, Marketing, International Development, or a related field as well as a track record of practical data analysis.

Work Experience:

Minimum 3 years of work experience in a position that required practical data analysis and creation of management reports, preferably but not limited to development sectors. Experience with adolescent and youth issues is a plus.

Competencies:

• Ability to use or learn a new technology platform (RapidPro); previous experience with RapidPro is a requirement.
• Demonstrated understanding of social media engagement techniques and campaign planning is required.
• Highly comfortable using Microsoft Excel for analysis; familiarity with Tableau, R or Python, or similar tools is a plus.

Language Proficiency:

Fluency in written and verbal English and Nepali is required. Knowledge of Hindi and other South Asia languages.

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 here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions, or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterward in your assignment. 

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 for ensuring that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.