Nigeria MICS Data Analysis International Consultancy – Longitudinal Child Well-being and Urban Analysis

JOB DETAILS

Contract Type: Consultant

Contract Duration: 9 months

Duty Station: Abuja

Working Arrangement: Home Based

PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The assignment will provide high-quality statistical, geospatial and policy analyses of the Nigeria MICS7 dataset and, where relevant, integrate it with other national datasets to generate evidence-based insights and knowledge products for decision-making.

SCOPE OF WORK

• Conduct longitudinal and trend analysis of MICS3 to MICS7 data, focusing on child survival, the first 1,000 days and learning.
• Identify trends, disparities and drivers of child well-being outcomes.
• Develop methodologies and conceptual frameworks in consultation with UNICEF and the National Bureau of Statistics.
• Conduct child-focused urban and inequality analysis in four selected urban areas.
• Build partner capacity through virtual workshops and consultation.
• Produce PowerPoint presentations, technical reports and summary briefs.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in Demography, Statistics, Public Health, Data Science or a related field.
• At least eight years of progressive experience in survey data analysis with a Master’s degree, or five years with a PhD.
• Demonstrated expertise analysing large MICS and/or DHS datasets.
• Strong experience in regression modelling, geospatial analysis, SDG indicator computation and analytical report writing.
• English language proficiency.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply through the official UNICEF recruitment portal using the application link.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

August 5, 2026.