Remote UNICEF Job Opportunity in Sudan in Research and Evaluation
Applicant criteria
- NationalitySudan
- AgeNo specific age required
- GenderBoth
Opportunity criteria
- Job TypeFull time
- Job FieldsResearch and Development Jobs
- Opportunity FieldPolitical Sciences and Economy, Others
- Deadline2026-11-17
Opportunity description
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has announced the opening of applications for the position of Local Evaluation Coordination Consultant, working remotely from within Sudan, in collaboration with UNICEF's Evaluation Office in New York and the UNICEF team in Sudan.
The consultancy aims to support the implementation of an impact evaluation of the Mother and Child Cash Transfer Plus (MCCT+) Programme, which combines cash assistance with additional services related to children's health, nutrition, and social protection.
The evaluation seeks to measure the program's impact using quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and assess the effectiveness of its various components. The findings will help UNICEF improve the design of humanitarian programs and enhance services provided to vulnerable children and families.
The consultant will serve as a local coordinator and primary point of contact between the evaluation team and relevant stakeholders in Sudan, providing essential support during the initial stages of the evaluation and throughout program implementation.
Benefits and Advantages
Opportunity to secure a paid consultancy contract with UNICEF.
Remote work opportunity from within Sudan.
Collaboration with UNICEF's Evaluation Office in New York and its team in Sudan.
Gain experience in coordinating impact evaluations of humanitarian programs.
Develop skills in research, evaluation, and analysis of social protection program outcomes.
Contribute to improving programs focused on children's health and nutrition.
Collaborate with experts specializing in humanitarian program evaluation.
Duties & responsibilities
Support the planning and coordination of the MCCT+ Programme impact evaluation in Sudan.
Serve as the local focal point between the evaluation team, UNICEF, and relevant stakeholders.
Maintain ongoing coordination with the Evaluation Manager and Impact Evaluation Analyst.
Assist in organizing research and evaluation activities during the initial stages of the project.
Support the implementation of the evaluation using quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
Facilitate communication with partners and stakeholders involved in program implementation.
Support the assessment of the impact of cash transfers and additional services provided to mothers and children.
Contribute to assessing the feasibility of evaluating the program's additional components independently.
Support the assessment of the feasibility of evaluating the impact of communication activities related to social cohesion.
Help ensure compliance with ethical standards when collecting data from vulnerable populations.
Facilitate information sharing between research teams, evaluation teams, and implementing partners.
Eligibility criteria
Hold a bachelor's degree in Economics, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, or Evaluation with a focus on quantitative methods.
Have at least 7 years of experience in managing research and evaluation projects.
Have at least 3 years of professional experience in researching and evaluating social protection programs or child health and nutrition programs.
Demonstrate proven experience working in humanitarian settings.
Have knowledge of ethical standards for conducting research and collecting data.
Have experience collecting data from vulnerable populations and applying ethical safeguarding procedures.
Have experience in developing Theories of Change.
Be able to explain research and evaluation processes to relevant stakeholders.
Possess strong communication and coordination skills when working with stakeholders at different administrative levels.
Have fluency in both Arabic and English, spoken and written.
Ready to apply?
Remote UNICEF Job Opportunity in Sudan in Research and Evaluation