International Consultant - Estudio sobre metodologías de caracterización socioeconómica para protección social, Guinea Ecuatorial, Malabo Social Policy 3 months, remote + travel # 595968
Organizational Context
UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential from early childhood through adolescence. We are committed, passionate, and proud of our work, viewing the promotion of every child's rights not just as a job, but as a calling. We offer diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this consultancy is to conduct a study focusing on socioeconomic characterization methodologies for social protection interventions in Equatorial Guinea. The study will emphasize interventions aimed at the well-being of children and adolescents, with the goal of identifying experiences and best practices that can be adapted to the local context. This research is crucial for informing and improving the design and targeting of social protection programs, ensuring they effectively reach and benefit the most vulnerable children and families. The consultant will play a key role in analyzing existing approaches and proposing contextually relevant strategies, contributing to UNICEF's mission of supporting the realization of children's rights.
Responsibilities
The consultant will be responsible for conducting a comprehensive study on socioeconomic characterization methodologies for social protection in Equatorial Guinea. This includes identifying and analyzing existing interventions and best practices globally, with a specific focus on those benefiting children and adolescents. The consultant will assess the applicability and potential adaptation of these methodologies to the specific context of Equatorial Guinea, considering local socioeconomic conditions and cultural nuances. Key tasks involve designing and implementing research methodologies, collecting and analyzing relevant data (including statistical and survey data), and potentially utilizing advanced techniques such as computational social sciences and non-traditional data sources. The consultant will be expected to develop socioeconomic indices, prepare detailed reports, and provide actionable recommendations for UNICEF and government counterparts. This role requires independent research capabilities, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate findings effectively in both written and oral formats. The consultant will also be responsible for ensuring the study aligns with UNICEF's mandate and contributes to the realization of children's rights.
Work Experience
A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in socioeconomic research or similar studies related to household socioeconomic characterization for social protection targeting, with an emphasis on households with children and adolescents. Experience in research, data analysis, statistics, and report writing for social development programs is required. Experience in designing socioeconomic indices and working with statistical/survey data is essential. Familiarity with emerging methods and non-traditional data sources is desirable.
Skills
Socioeconomic research, Data analysis, Statistical analysis, Report writing, Social protection methodologies, Program development, Research design, Independent research, Stata, SPSS, R, Python