UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund · Minsk, Belarus
The MICS consultant will support UNICEF Belarus and Belstat for the preparation, implementation and completion of the MICS survey in the country. The MICS consultant will advise and support Belstat, especially the Survey Coordinator and sampling and data processing experts, during survey planning, questionnaire design, sampling, training, fieldwork, data processing, data analysis, reporting, dissemination and archiving, ensuring that MICS protocols, standards and recommendations are followed at all times.
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
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For every child, the right to a future.
How can you make a difference?
Under the overall supervision of the M&E Specialist, the MICS consultant will support and provide guidance to UNICEF Belarus and Belstat for the preparation, implementation and completion of the MICS survey in the country.
If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: External ToR TMC0005580.pdf
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Minimum requirements:
Education*:
Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Sociology, Demography, Development Studies, International Relations, Monitoring and Evaluation, Research, Data Science or other relevant fields
* Two years of additional relevant work experience that was gained after obtaining a bachelor’s degree may be accepted in lieu of advanced degree, if it is 1) exceptionally approved by Representative and 2) indicated in the vacancy announcement.
Work Experience:
At least 8 years of professional experience in monitoring and evaluation
Expertise in statistical analysis and data processing
Experience in leading large-scale household surveys
Strong understanding of monitoring and research principles
Fluency in Russian
Strong analytical and organizational skills