Home-based part-time consultancy: Data Analysis and Visualization Consultant (aprox. 40 working days between May 2021 - April 2022)

Planning and Monitoring Section in Regional office for Europe and Central Asia (ECARO) is looking for a consultant. The purpose of this consultancy is to provide, on a need’s basis, data analysis, analytical report writing, analytical presentations, visualization services in order to strengthen data functions in ECARO.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

Background  

“Data and evidence-based decision-making” is identified as a category of medium-term results in the Theory of Change for the Strategic Plan, cutting across the goal areas. Data are also instrumental for providing intellectual leadership and holding duty-bearers (usually Government) accountable. UNICEF works on data for children is based on a simple premise that smart demand, supply and use of data drives better results for children. When the right data are in the right hands at the right time, decisions can be better informed, more equitable, and more likely to protect children's rights. Data team in ECARO is working with all programmes and supporting country offices (COs) to promote robust data generation and pull insights. In last one year, it was realized that effective data visualization is the crucial final step of data analysis. Without it, important insights and messages can be lost. Data analyst can pull insights from data without visualization but it will be more difficult to communicate the meaning without visualization. Charts and graphs make communicating data findings easier even if you can identify the patterns without them. 

Data visualization has many uses. Each type of data visualization can be used in different ways such as changes over time, determining frequency, determining relationships (correlations), examining a network to know which audiences to target with their message, etc.  

The Regional Office consists of different sections that work on specific child rights issues; such as education, health, child protection, social protection, migration, etc. (https://www.unicef.org/eca/what-we-do). These teams are often in need of data analysis, visualization and graphic design services for the development of infographics, data briefs and internal and external dashboards to track progress and demonstrate results. As part of the roles of regional office, data team in regional office will promote, encourage, and provide timely support to the Child Rights Monitoring specialist in the country offices to integrate data analysis, data interpretations, data visualization into data analysis milestones. 

Purpose 

The purpose of this consultancy is to provide, on a need’s basis, data analysis, analytical report writing, analytical presentations, visualization services in order to strengthen data functions in UNICEF’s Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (ECARO).  

Reporting line, Duties and Responsibilities 

Under the direct supervision of Planning and Monitoring Specialist and/or Statistics and Monitoring Specialist, the consultant will undertake the below generic duties and responsibilities. Specific tasks and deliverables will be identified and agreed upon in discussion with the supervisor(s). 

 1. Fetch data from various sources both primary and secondary data including SDGs, and prepare data analysis, comparative tables, and presentations in Prezi/ Google Slides/ Slidebean/SlideDog/ Visme's presentation tool. 

2. Carry out content analysis, data quality checks and data quality assurance of primary and secondary data on time to time basis. 

3. Undertake quantitative analysis (changes over time, determining frequency, determining relationships (correlations/associations)) using SPSS/Stata/Python/R software(s); 

4. Draft analytical report(s)/policy notes based on the data analysis;  

5. Design a dashboard with PowerBI or Tableau or Infogram to be hosted in SharePoint on UNICEF Contributions to ECARO initiatives. 

6. Design and/or update infographics, data visualizations and factographs, for print and/or digital platforms, including material to be used in the regional SharePoint platforms. 

7. Design infographics and data visualizations related to Situation Analysis of Children’s Rights, SDG dashboard, TransMonEE, Census, HH surveys – MICS, DHS, MICS Plus, etc.  

Implement UNICEF’s branding policy:  

• Ensure that all visualizations products are produced in line with UNICEF graphic guidelines;  
• Implement the graphic guidelines in all UNICEF communication products.  
• Deliver creative and innovative ideas for electronic, web-based and animated visualizations.  

Work Schedule and Deliverables:    

It is estimated to allocate 40 working days to this consultancy between May 2021 - April 2022. On a needs’ basis and upon mutual agreement, extra days can be added as required and the contract will be amended accordingly. 

Payment instalments:  

Payments will be made upon satisfactory completion of tasks and submission of invoices based on the number of days worked certified by the supervisor.  

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

Competencies required for this post are:

Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness  

Works Collaboratively with others  

Builds and Maintains Partnerships  

Innovates and Embraces Change 

Thinks and Acts Strategically  

Drive to achieve impactful results  

Manages ambiguity and complexity  

Functional Competencies: 

• Demonstrated development/programming skills particularly those that are pertinent to UNICEF strategic priorities on gender issues and women’s rights; 
• Demonstrated good oral and written communication skills. 

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

Required Skills and Experience: 

Education and Relevant Experience: 

• University degree in design or comparable academic preparation; 
• At least two years of relevant professional data analysis (statistical software) and data visualisation experience; 
• Familiarity of data sources – Census, Surveys (MICS/DHS/EUSILC/similar national surveys), administrative data – MIS – health, education, social protection, etc. (desirable); 
• Excellent command of PowerBI, Tableau andor Infogram (essential at least one); 
• Excellent command of any of the following applications : Prezi, Google Slides, Slidebean, SlideDog, or Visme's presentation tool;  
• Excellent creative skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator or InDesign software (desirable);  
• Ability to deliver products on time and within budget; 
• Writing papers, reports, or visualization dashboards (essential); 
• Experience working with printing and production companies; 
• Experience working remotely, very responsive over email and Skype; 
• Ability to deliver high quality products under tight deadlines.  

Language Requirements: 

Fluency in English (essential) 

Fluency in Russian or other ECA spoken language (desirable) 

Working modality: 

Consultancy is home-based. Candidate is expected to have their own computer and stable internet connection and programmes required for completion of the tasks. Candidate is expected to be available for the meetings and calls during Geneva working hours.   

How to apply: 

Kindly submit an expression of interest including the following documents by COB 21 April 2021 

• Duly completed online profile  
• Cover letter; 
• Updated CV (completed P11 supersedes the CV); 
• Samples of most recent work - data visualization, papers, analysis, reports. 

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements, UN pension fund and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.