Applicant criteria
- NationalityNo specific nationality required
- AgeNo specific age required
- GenderBoth
Opportunity criteria
- Job TypeFull time
- Opportunity FieldPsychology and Sociology, Others
- Deadline2026-11-18
Opportunity description
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has announced the opening of applications for the position of Individual Consultant: Cost Efficiency and Cost Effectiveness of Child Protection Case Management in Humanitarian Settings.
The consultancy will be conducted remotely and is affiliated with UNICEF's Centre of Excellence in Amman, Jordan, for a duration of 6 months.
The consultancy aims to assess the costs associated with delivering child protection case management services in humanitarian settings and analyze the efficiency and effectiveness of financial resource utilization in achieving positive outcomes for the most vulnerable children, particularly in areas affected by conflict, displacement, and humanitarian crises.
The consultant will analyze program and cost data across several country contexts, identify factors influencing service delivery costs, and provide recommendations to help UNICEF and its partners improve program planning, optimize resource allocation, and enhance the quality of child protection services.
Benefits and Advantages
Opportunity to secure a paid consultancy contract for 6 months.
Remote work opportunity.
Gain professional experience in child protection and humanitarian work.
Collaborate with UNICEF teams and partners across multiple humanitarian contexts.
Contribute to research and analyses aimed at improving child protection services.
Develop expertise in economic evaluation and cost-efficiency analysis of humanitarian programs.
Build professional connections with international experts and organizations.
Duties & responsibilities
Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the cost efficiency and cost effectiveness of child protection case management services in humanitarian settings.
Identify the total costs of delivering case management services in the targeted countries.
Calculate the average cost of service delivery per child beneficiary.
Calculate the cost per closed child protection case.
Identify the key factors influencing program and service delivery costs.
Analyze the impact of caseloads, staffing structures, and program size on cost efficiency.
Compare costs across implementing organizations, including government institutions, local organizations, and international organizations.
Examine the relationship between financial investments and child protection program outcomes.
Conduct research using quantitative and qualitative methods across multiple countries.
Analyze financial and programmatic data and conduct interviews with relevant stakeholders.
Prepare research and analytical reports and develop recommendations to improve resource utilization efficiency.
Provide recommendations to support the scaling up of services while maintaining their quality.
Eligibility criteria
Hold a master's degree or higher in Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Public Health, or a related field.
Have at least 8 years of professional experience in cost analysis, economic evaluation, or value-for-money assessments of humanitarian programs, social protection programs, or social services.
Demonstrate proven experience in Activity-Based Costing (ABC).
Be able to conduct cost-efficiency and cost-effectiveness analyses, including sensitivity modeling.
Have a strong technical understanding of child protection case management services in humanitarian and displacement settings.
Have experience conducting multi-country research using quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
Be able to conduct stakeholder interviews and analyze financial and programmatic data.
Have experience collaborating with United Nations agencies, governments, and international and local organizations.
Possess strong analytical, research, writing, and report preparation skills.
Have fluency in English, both spoken and written.
Ready to apply?
Remote UNICEF Child Protection Consultancy Opportunity in Jordan 2026