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For every child, the right to Good Health 

Jordan, through the Department of Statistics and the Ministry of Health, has been participating in the global Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) program since 1990. Eight DHS surveys have been conducted, with the most recent completed in 2023.
The DHS is a significant source of social development statistics for Jordan, covering a wide range of domains including demography, health, nutrition, access to water and sanitation, housing, and education attendance and participation. It also delves into aspects related to child well-being, such as child discipline and early childhood development. The survey's diverse set of indicators for monitoring progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) makes it a crucial reference source for evidence-based policymaking and program implementation in Jordan.

UNICEF has been a partner of the DHS program in Jordan since 2002, contributing to the survey's content and to the data analysis. Children represent approximately 40% of Jordan's total population, and the DHS data cover essential aspects of children's rights, from survival and development to protection. While the DHS report already provides disaggregated information by age, this exercise seeks to offer a more focused analysis and deeper insight into children's well-being by performing additional cross-tabulations of child variables of interest.

How can you make a difference? 

The consultant will work closely with the Department of Statistics (DOS) team throughout the assignment to ensure ownership of the findings and to facilitate knowledge transfer. The assignment will require the consultant to be present at the DOS premises to collaborate on data analysis, validate findings, and support capacity-building efforts (around 8-10 visits across the 3 months).
Working in collaboration with the Planning, Monitoring and Research Section and the Social Policy and Social Protection Section, the key deliverables include the following:

Inception Report:

• A detailed work plan outlining the methodology, data sources, analytical framework, and timeline for the analysis.
• Identification of key child-related indicators and agreement on the scope of the analysis.
• Presentation of initial findings or insights from a preliminary data review.

Quantitative Data Analysis and Data Tabulations:

• Comprehensive data tabulations disaggregated by gender, geographical location, nationality, wealth quintiles, refugee status, and disability. Additionally, a trend analysis to assess change over time through comparison with previous DHS editions (2017 and 2012).

A Report: Child-focused analysis of the DHS:

• A well-structured and visually engaging report describing key findings and trends, a comparative analysis of the 2023 DHS results with the 2017 and 2012 DHS results, highlighting progress or gaps. The report should include dedicated sections of Brief summary of key findings, methodology, Demographic and Socioeconomic status, Child Survival, and Access to Health and Nutrition, Child Education, Early Childhood Development, Child Protection and Child Disciplinary Methods at home, and Child Housing and Access to WASH.
• Contextualization of findings within the framework of the CRC, SDGs, and national development priorities, and practical, evidence-based recommendations addressing policy reforms, bridging data gaps, and guiding further research to improve monitoring of children's rights and well-being.

Capacity Development for DOS Staff on Data Analysis:

• Capacity-building activities (workshops, hands on training, etc) for Department of Statistics staff focusing on data analysis techniques, interpretation, and practical applications.
• Development of training materials and handouts for workshop participants.

Applications submitted without a financial proposal will not be considered.  The financial offer should be a lump sum for the whole assignment including Travel if applicable. 

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

Minimum requirements:

• Education: Advanced University degree in statistics, demography, social sciences, economics, social policy, social development or a related field.
• Work Experience: At least 10 years of relevant work experience in of relevant experience in quantitative data analysis, preferably in the context of child rights, or social policy. Experience in child deprivation analysis.
  Experience working with government agencies and national statistical offices, particularly in data analysis, capacity building, or research dissemination is an asset. Experience in training and capacity building for governmental staff in area of data analysis. Strong understanding of child rights frameworks, the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), and the SDGs.
• Skills: Proven experience in analyzing large-scale household survey data (DHS, MICS, or similar). Proficiency in statistical analysis software (SPSS and STATA) for data cleaning, tabulation, and advanced analysis. Excellent report writing skills with a demonstrated ability to present complex data in a clear and accessible manner 
  Strong communication, coordination, and facilitation skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders, including government counterparts.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

It is expected that the consultant will make visits to DOS. International and Local travel, and airport transfers (where applicable) will be under responsibility of the consultant in accordance with UNICEF’s rules and tariffs. All travel costs (international and local) should be planned properly in the technical proposal and included in the financial proposal. Please note that if selected, the contract can be a supporting document to obtain entry visa (if necessary). UNICEF will be unable to secure travel visas. Flight costs will be covered at economy class rate as per UNICEF policies.

Remarks:  

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates with disability are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. 

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

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