UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund · International
Join UNICEF in a critical mission to quantify the global economic impact of the learning crisis affecting children worldwide. As a consultant, you will design, test, validate, and document a country-level analytical model to support evidence-based education investment. Your work will directly influence global policy and funding decisions, ensuring that education remains a priority for economic recovery and long-term development. This is a remote, high-impact role with a clear mandate to deliver measurable results.
About the Role
You will be responsible for developing, testing, validating, and documenting a country-level analytical model to estimate the economic cost of the learning crisis. This includes data compilation, model construction, and aggregation of country-level results to produce regional and global estimates. Your work will contribute to strengthening the case for education investment through comprehensive economic analysis.
What You Will Do
Develop, test, validate, and document a country-level analytical model for estimating the economic cost of the learning crisis.
Conduct data compilation and cost estimation for multiple countries.
Perform methodological development to ensure robust and scalable analysis.
Aggregate country-level results to produce regional and global estimates.
Contribute to strengthening the case for education investment through comprehensive economic analysis.
Prepare technical proposals and provide samples of previous analytical work or peer-reviewed publications.
Submit a separate financial proposal as required.
Collaborate with UNICEF teams to ensure alignment with global objectives.
What We Are Looking For
Advanced degree in Economics, Education Economics, Development Economics, Public Policy, Statistics, or related fields.
Minimum eight years of experience in quantitative economic analysis or related fields.
Experience developing economic simulation models and cost-benefit analyses.
Proficiency in Excel and at least one statistical software (R, Stata, Python).
Strong knowledge of education economics and quantitative analytical methods.
Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.
Fluency in English.
If you are passionate about education, economic impact, and global development, this is your opportunity to make a measurable difference. Apply now to join UNICEF’s mission to ensure that education remains a priority for economic recovery and long-term development.