About this opportunity
Opportunity Overview
We invite experienced professionals to join the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) as an Evidence Generation Consultant in Khartoum. This exciting opportunity will support the Social Policy Section in conducting a rapid assessment of MCCT+ Phases I and II, leveraging existing datasets and generating evidence to inform program improvement, adaptive management, and policy dialogue. As a consultant, you will work remotely and collaborate with a dynamic team to produce robust, policy-relevant evidence. This role is perfect for those passionate about development economics research, quantitative analysis, and impact evaluation, with a strong background in econometrics and statistical analysis.
Eligibility Criteria
- Education: An advanced university degree (Master's) in Economics, Economic Development, Econometrics, or other related social sciences.
- Work Experience: At least five years of progressively responsible experience in development economics research, quantitative analysis, impact evaluation, or applied econometrics.
- Skills:
- Demonstrated experience analyzing household survey and impact evaluation datasets.
- Strong knowledge of econometric and statistical analysis techniques, including repeated cross-sectional analysis and quasi-experimental methods.
- Strong quantitative skills using Stata (R or Python).
- Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Arabic.
- Desirables: Prior work experience with UNICEF or other UN organization.
Required Documents
- Up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
- Separate financial proposal (in the linked template)
- Detailed technical proposal with a writing sample (max 10 pages)
How to Apply
- Review the complete Terms of Reference.
- Ensure you meet the minimum requirements.
- Create an up-to-date TMS profile and prepare your CV, cover letter, financial proposal, and detailed technical proposal with a writing sample.
- Submit your application via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System).
- Submit your application using the Apply button below.
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