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For every child, opportunity

The Central Administration of Statistics (CAS) is the national statistical office of Lebanon. In 2021, CAS published “The Life of Women and Men in Lebanon: A Statistical Portrait” as a result of partnership between (UNDP) and (CAS) lebanon, covering the period 2004–2019. The report provided a foundational overview of gender disparities in Lebanon using available national and administrative data sources. To build upon this foundation and strengthen the national evidence base on gender equality CAS, UNICEF, and UN Women in Lebanon are joining forces to undertake a new gender statistical profiling exercise. The objective is to compile, analyze and interpret gender-related data to identify key trends, patterns, and underlying causes of gender inequalities. The findings will be presented in a comprehensive new report covering the period 2019 to 2025 which will provide robust, interpretive evidence to inform policy and programming. This collaborative effort is strategically aligned with Lebanon’s international commitments to gender equality and data, including the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, and recommendations from the Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The work is also critically timed to inform UNICEF’s new Country Programme Document (CPD) and its Gender Programmatic Review (GPR) in 2026 as well as UN Women’s strategic programming and advocacy in Lebanon. A comprehensive and data-driven understanding of the situation of women and girls residing in Lebanon is essential for informed   national policymaking and effective programming by national and international partners including UNICEF and UN Women. This gender statistical report will rely on multiple data sources, most notably:

• The 2023 Subnational Lebanon Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS), conducted jointly by CAS and UNICEF, which provides robust, disaggregated data on the situation of children and women,
• Administrative and survey data collected by CAS from various government institutions and ministries across Lebanon during the period 2019–2025,
• Lebanon Labor Force and Household Living Conditions 2018-2019; Lebanon Follow-up Labor Force Survey 2022,
• Other national, sub-national, and administrative records,
• Relevant sectoral data and analytical inputs from UNICEF Lebanon, UN Women and other UN agencies.

To lead this effort, a consultant will be recruited to work closely with CAS, in coordination with UNICEF and UN Women. The consultant’s primary role is to support CAS in compiling and analyzing the available gender-related data and in drafting a comprehensive statistical report on the situation of women and girls in Lebanon. The report will cover key thematic areas such as education, health, protection, labor force participation, decision-making, and access to services, among others. This partnership directly supports CAS in fulfilling its mandate as the national statistical office to produce and disseminate official, high-quality gender statistics. It strengthens CAS's institutional capacity to monitor national and international gender-related commitments, including the SDGs and CEDAW. The collaboration ensures national ownership of the data and enhances the sustainability and use of the national statistical system for gender-responsive planning and monitoring. This consultancy will thus contribute to strengthening the national evidence base on gender and support data-informed policy and programming for advancing the rights and wellbeing of women and girls in Lebanon.

How can you make a difference? 

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

Minimum requirements:

• Education: Master’s degree in gender studies, demography, social sciences, statistics, or other related fields; or bachelor’s degree with additional 2 years of experience.
• Work Experience:  At least 7 years of experience in quantitative research, data analysis, including gender data analysis and statistical reporting, social development, and public policy.

• Skills:
  • Strong technical expertise in statistics and data analysis (focused on gender), including demonstrated ability to work with large datasets, conduct trend analysis, and generate disaggregated indicators (by sex, age, region, etc.).
  • In-depth knowledge of global gender equality frameworks and normative standards (e.g., CEDAW, SDGs, Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, Women, Peace and Security) and Lebanon's corresponding national commitments and reporting obligations.
  • Prior experience in working on gender-related studies or analysis in Lebanon or the MENA region.
  • Prior expertise in gender analysis or gender mainstreaming in data analysis and reporting.
  • Proficiency in statistical software (e.g. Excel, PowePoint, and SPSS or Stata, Or R).
  • Excellent analytical writing skills, with proven ability to translate complex data into clear, accessible, policy-relevant reports, briefs, and visualizations.
  • Strong interpersonal and coordination skills, including the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with government counterparts, particularly national statistical offices and sectoral ministries.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English (oral and written) is required, and Arabic is an asset.

Desirables:

• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts. 
• Prior experience working with national statistical offices, government institutions, or UN agencies is highly desirable.

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 paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and 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.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. 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.

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 from targeted underrepresented groups 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.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

Please submit comprehensive financial and technical proposals addressing the terms of reference outlined above. Applications that do not include both technical and financial proposals will not be considered.