Remote UNICEF Job Opportunity 2026 for Experts in Statistics and Research
Applicant criteria
- NationalityNo specific nationality required
- AgeNo specific age required
- GenderBoth
Opportunity criteria
- Job TypeFull time
- Job FieldsOther
- Deadline2026-11-02
Opportunity description
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is accepting applications for a Senior Household Survey Consultant position for 2026, working remotely with UNICEF’s Middle East and North Africa Regional Office, based in Amman, Jordan.
The consultancy aims to provide technical support to the Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) program in Morocco and Saudi Arabia. MICS is an international survey program used to collect reliable statistical data on the situation of children and households and to support evidence-based policies and programs.
The consultant will work under the supervision of UNICEF’s Regional Monitoring Specialist and will contribute to reviewing survey results in Morocco, supporting data validation workshops and statistical reporting, and assisting with planning for the household survey scheduled to be conducted in Saudi Arabia in 2027.
Benefits
Consultancy opportunity with UNICEF.
Remote work from home, with no requirement for daily office attendance.
A defined assignment duration of 16 working days.
Opportunity to contribute to international statistical projects in Morocco and Saudi Arabia.
Gain additional experience with UNICEF’s MICS program.
Collaborate with regional experts in statistics and quantitative research.
Contribute to improving data used to support the well-being of children and families.
Consultancy compensation in accordance with the applicable contract terms; the announcement does not specify a fixed amount.
Duties & responsibilities
The consultancy includes four main assignments over 16 working days:
1. Review of Preliminary Results from the Morocco Survey – 2 Days
Review the preliminary statistical tables.
Check the consistency and quality of the results.
Provide technical feedback on the data.
2. Support for the Morocco Survey Results Validation Workshop – 5 Days
Contribute to the data interpretation and report compilation workshop.
Support discussions and review of the survey findings.
Provide technical assistance to the relevant teams.
3. Review of the Final Report and Statistical Summaries – 4 Days
Review the Morocco survey results report.
Provide technical support for finalizing the statistical summaries.
Prepare a report summarizing the technical support provided.
4. Support for Planning the Saudi Arabia 2027 Survey – 5 Days
Provide remote technical advice.
Assist with planning the preparatory activities for the survey.
Prepare a summary of the technical support provided.
Eligibility criteria
Academic Qualifications
Applicants must hold a master’s degree in one of the following fields:
Demography and Population Studies
Statistics
Epidemiology
A related technical field with strong expertise in measurement, analysis, and quantitative research
Professional Experience
At least 15 years of experience supporting or managing quantitative household surveys.
Experience in preparing statistical survey reports.
Demonstrated experience with the Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) program.
Experience working with and supporting national statistical offices.
Previous professional experience in the Middle East and North Africa region.
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