National Consultant for Coordination of Online Data Collection and Quality Management for the Assessment of Children with Disabilities (CWD)
Organizational Context
UNICEF operates in over 190 countries, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential. 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. UNICEF offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.
Job Purpose
The Royal Government of Bhutan, with UNICEF support, is initiating a crucial data collection process on children with disabilities (CWD) and a cost of disability study. This initiative aims to generate evidence on prevalence, characteristics, needs, service access, barriers, and socio-economic conditions to inform policy development, program design, and strengthen inclusive social protection services. To ensure the efficient deployment and management of digital data collection tools and maintain high data quality, a national consultant is required. This role will support field operations, data quality assurance, and provide technical assistance throughout the assessment process, ensuring timely and successful completion of this vital study.
Responsibilities
The National Consultant will provide essential technical support for the finalization and implementation of digital data collection platforms, specifically focusing on data collection for children with disabilities and the cost of disability study. Key responsibilities include ensuring the effective management of digital data collection systems, facilitating training sessions and pre-testing of online data collection tools in close collaboration with relevant stakeholders. The consultant will be responsible for the timely monitoring and resolution of field challenges encountered during online data collection, including managing any technical issues that arise. A critical aspect of the role is ensuring that all data collected from the field is complete and of high quality. This involves supporting data cleaning, validation processes, and assisting with data tabulation and reporting to ensure the integrity and usability of the collected information for evidence-based decision-making.
Work Experience
Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in survey implementation, research, monitoring and evaluation, data management, or field coordination. Experience working on disability, child protection, education, health, or social protection programs is required. Demonstrated experience managing field teams and large-scale data collection exercises is essential. Proficiency with KoboToolbox or similar electronic data collection platforms, data quality monitoring, cleaning, and validation are necessary. Familiarity with Bhutanese government systems and disability stakeholders is also required.
Skills
Project coordination, Organizational skills, Interpersonal skills, Stakeholder engagement, Analytical skills, Problem-solving abilities, Report writing, Time management, Written communication, Verbal communication, KoboToolbox proficiency, Data quality management