Lead (Pb) Measurement Expert Consultant, UNICEF Global Programme Division (GPD) - Climate Resilience for Children, CoE Bangkok, Thailand, 13 months (remote) #596169
Organizational Context
UNICEF operates in over 190 countries, dedicated to saving children’s lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential. Committed to promoting the rights of every child, UNICEF views its work as a calling. It offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development, reinforcing a sense of purpose while serving children and communities worldwide.
Job Purpose
This assignment seeks a Lead (Pb) Measurement Expert Consultant to significantly support the UNICEF Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bangkok. The primary objective is to facilitate the robust development and effective implementation of household surveys specifically designed to assess lead exposure. This role is critical in advancing UNICEF's commitment to ensuring every child's right to safety, particularly by addressing environmental health hazards like lead. The consultant will provide specialized technical expertise to ensure that survey methodologies are scientifically sound, data collection tools are standardized, and the overall process yields accurate and reliable information on lead prevalence. This data is essential for informing evidence-based policies, designing targeted interventions, and ultimately protecting children from the detrimental health impacts of lead exposure, thereby contributing to their well-being and development globally.
Responsibilities
The Lead (Pb) Measurement Expert Consultant will be responsible for providing comprehensive technical guidance and support throughout the lifecycle of household surveys focused on lead exposure. This includes the meticulous development of survey methodologies, ensuring they are scientifically rigorous and appropriate for diverse LMIC contexts. The consultant will lead the creation and standardization of data collection tools and protocols for lead measurement, guaranteeing consistency and accuracy across different survey implementations. Furthermore, the role involves offering expert advice on sampling strategies, data quality assurance, and the ethical considerations inherent in conducting health-related surveys. During the implementation phase, the consultant will support the execution of these surveys, potentially overseeing aspects of data collection, and will be crucial in the analysis and interpretation of the collected lead exposure data. This includes contributing to technical reports and translating complex findings into actionable insights for UNICEF and its partners. The consultant will also play a role in building the capacity of local teams in advanced lead measurement techniques and data management, fostering sustainable expertise within the regions. Collaboration with various stakeholders to integrate survey findings into broader public health initiatives will also be a key aspect of this consultancy.
Work Experience
At least 8 years of work experience specifically on lead measurement within a Low and Middle-Income Country (LMIC) context is required. The role also demands experience in the development of standard tools for Pb measurement surveys.
Skills
Advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint, ODK, R (asset), Python (asset), SPSS (asset), Stata (asset), GitHub (asset), Excellent organizational skills, Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, Strong writing and interpersonal communication skills