Impact Evaluation Consultant: Data Analyst

Job Posting Organization:
UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, is a leading organization dedicated to promoting children's rights and well-being globally. Established in 1946, UNICEF has been operational for over 70 years and works in 190 countries and territories. The organization is known for being the world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries and focuses on various aspects of child health, nutrition, education, and protection from violence and exploitation. With a workforce of over 12,000 employees, UNICEF operates in more than 145 countries, funded entirely by voluntary contributions from individuals, businesses, foundations, and governments.

Job Overview:
The Impact Evaluation Consultant: Data Analyst position is a consultancy role within UNICEF's Evaluation Office (EO). The primary purpose of this consultancy is to provide quantitative data analysis support for the baseline phase of the Climate Resilient WASH impact evaluation in Karamoja, Uganda. The consultant will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including the UNICEF Impact Evaluation Specialist and WASH thematic experts, to ensure high-quality data collection, management, and analysis that adheres to international evaluation standards. The role involves establishing robust data collection systems, conducting baseline analysis, and creating comprehensive documentation to guide subsequent evaluation phases. The consultant will also be responsible for capacity building and coordination with various stakeholders, ensuring that the evaluation process is effective and meets UNICEF's standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant's primary responsibilities include:

• Baseline Data Collection and Analysis: Collaborating with the evaluation team to finalize survey instruments, preparing them for programming, and ensuring compliance with data quality standards. Developing enumerator training materials and field protocols, supervising data collection, and conducting systematic data quality checks.
• Baseline Data Analysis and Reporting: Cleaning and preparing comprehensive baseline datasets, conducting thorough baseline analysis, and drafting a comprehensive baseline report that meets UNICEF evaluation standards.
• Data Management and Study Protocol Development: Establishing secure data storage systems, creating comprehensive study protocol documentation, and preparing knowledge management systems for subsequent evaluation phases.
• Capacity Building and Coordination: Conducting capacity building sessions for UNICEF Uganda and government counterparts, participating in Evaluation Reference Group meetings, and coordinating with KOICA evaluation focal points.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (Masters) in economics, public health, public policy, political science, evaluation, or development studies with a quantitative focus. They should have a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in quantitative data analysis, preferably in development contexts, and experience with randomized controlled trials. Candidates should demonstrate experience with large-scale survey data collection and management in low- and middle-income countries, as well as solid technical expertise in statistical analysis and causal inference methods. Basic ethics certificates for conducting primary studies on human subjects are also required.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced university degree (Masters) in a relevant field such as economics, public health, public policy, political science, evaluation, or development studies, with a specific focus on quantitative methods. This educational foundation is essential for understanding and conducting rigorous data analysis and evaluation processes.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in quantitative data analysis, particularly in development contexts. Candidates should have demonstrated experience with large-scale survey data collection, management, and supervision, as well as proven experience supporting impact evaluations, including design, preparation, and implementation of studies. Familiarity with statistical analysis and causal inference methods is crucial for measuring program impacts effectively.

Languages:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset but is not explicitly required.

Additional Notes:
The consultancy is remote, with a duration from March 31, 2026, to January 31, 202

• The consultant may be required to take one international trip to project sites in Karamoja, Uganda. The selected candidate must adhere to UN and UNICEF norms and standards in evaluation and ethical guidelines. Payment will be based on the submission of satisfactory deliverables, and UNICEF reserves the right to withhold payment if the deliverables do not meet the required standards. Candidates must also ensure they have valid health insurance coverage and comply with vaccination requirements against COVID-19, although this does not apply to those working remotely.