UNICEF Remote MICS Data Processing Consultant Vacancy. Apply Today!

Data Processing Consultant Details
- Position(s): MICS Data Processing Consultant (Remote/Work from home)
- Organization: UNICEF
- Job no: 577423
- Contract type: Consultant
- Location: New York, United States
- Categories: Research, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
- Deadline: Nov 29, 2024
Purpose of Assignment
UNICEF Remote MICS Data Processing Consultant Vacancy. The MICS (Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys) Programme is seeking a remote-based consultant to support MICS data processing activities specifically in the Pacific region. This consultancy will provide targeted technical assistance to the MICS data processing teams in Tonga, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Kiribati, Samoa, and Tuvalu, each of which is conducting MICS this or next year. The consultant will offer both on-site and remote support to the technical teams at the National Statistical Offices in these countries.
The selected candidate is expected to travel within the Pacific region to provide on-site technical support during various stages of the MICS process, including design, implementation, analysis, and reporting. Key responsibilities will include assisting local agencies with developing and testing digital data collection and monitoring tools, setting up local data processing systems, training enumerators, and supporting the analysis and dissemination of collected data.
In a constrained resource environment, a focused and targeted approach to partnership building will be critical to secure sufficient funds for the future of UNICEF child protection programmes. The UNICEF CP Resource Mobilization Strategy provides an overall vision and direction for mobilizing resources to support the achievement of goals set in the UNICEF CP strategy 2021 – 2030 and the UNICEF Strategic Plan 2025 – 2029 as it pertains to child protection – taking into consideration the different levels of accountability and collaboration between HQ, Regional teams, and Country Offices to advance a coherent approach. The HQ Strategy may hence also be used as a guide to develop regional and country level CP resource mobilization strategies where relevant and useful.
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Duties and Responsibilities
The selected candidate will assist Pacific region countries (Tonga, FSM, Kiribati, Samoa, and Tuvalu) in customizing and implementing MICS data processing tools, ensuring adherence to recommended guidelines.
- Technical Support and Oversight: The consultant will support the MICS Data Processing team and Regional MICS Coordinators by providing technical assistance and oversight for data processing and analysis activities in the Pacific region.
- Review and Feedback on Data Processing Materials: In collaboration with the MICS Data Processing team, Regional MICS Coordinators, and national MICS implementation teams, the consultant will review and provide feedback on all relevant data processing materials. This includes digital data collection applications, data processing manuals, templates for monitoring and data quality reports, analysis programs, tabulation plans, micro-datasets, and final reports, ensuring they meet MICS standards.
- On-Site and Remote Support: The consultant will remotely support the MICS implementing countries and conduct two in-country visits to assist with various survey activities. Responsibilities include designing and testing digital data collection applications, training field staff, setting up data editing systems, generating monitoring reports, preparing analysis datasets, developing analysis programs, producing tabulations, and creating survey findings reports.
- Facilitating Training and Workshops: Additionally, the consultant will facilitate sessions at Regional Data Processing and Local Data Dissemination Workshops, providing technical guidance and developing necessary training materials.
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Requirements
Education:
Minimum of five years’ working experience in data processing in household surveys, preferably with prior MICS or DHS data processing experience. A Master’s degree is preferred for this position. A Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience can be accepted in lieu of a Master degree
Work experience:
- Expertise in programming with CSPro.
- Expertise in programming with SPSS. Programming with STATA or R is considered as an asset. Expertise in using Microsoft Power BI.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel to countries across regions.
- Preference for candidates with experience in delivering training courses and knowledge of household surveys.
- Good communication skills in English.
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