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For every child, the right to education

UNICEF Kosovo is currently transitioning towards the implementation of the new Kosovo Programme (2026– 2030), which will begin next year. The Programme is centered on delivering results for children in a holistic manner and is grounded in a life-cycle approach. Among its key priorities are strengthening the capacities of national institutions for data collection and analysis on the situation of children, as well as enhancing child rights governance mechanisms at both the national and local levels. These efforts aim to ensure that children are prioritized in planning processes and that robust tools are used to monitor, finance, implement, and evaluate policies and programmes to ensure children benefit from quality services.

How can you make a difference? 

Under the overall supervision of the Child Rights Monitoring Specialist, the consultant will be responsible for providing technical expertise to the Kosovo Agency of Statistics with MICS secondary data editing, analysis, reporting and dissemination. The consultant will also support national and local level institutions in strengthening child governance mechanisms on planning, monitoring, budgeting and reporting on children’s rights.

Key responsibilities of this consultancy include:

• MICS Secondary Editing and Finalization of Datasets: provide technical assistance and monitor the secondary editing for MICS data collection with general population and Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian communities in line with the MICS Global standards, as well as review the completed and finalized data set for sharing with the UNICEF MICS Regional and Global Team for validation. • MICS Data Analysis and Report Writing: Provide technical assistance and oversight as well as ensure review and validation by UNICEF MICS team for the sampling weights calculations, customization of MICS tabulation plan and standard syntax; datasets/tables, including the wealth index; anonymization of geocodes; organizing of Data Interpretation and Dissemination Workshop with relevant stakeholders, elaboration of the Survey Findings Report and Statistical Snapshots, using the MICS template and according to MICS standards to ensure a timely release, technical expertise and advice for the wide dissemination of MICS results. 

• Further Data Analysis: conduct further analysis based on MICS and other available data to inform advocacy and policy making in collaboration with subject matter experts
• Child Rights Governance Mechanisms at Central Level: provide technical expertise to Kosovo institutions on accelerating achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and strengthening accountability for children based on MICS and other available data and evidence • Child Rights Governance Mechanisms at Local Level: provide technical expertise to the Ministry of Local Governance Administration (MLGA) and municipal authorities to develop streamlined tools to prioritize child rights at municipal level based on sound evidence.

The Consultant must respect the complete confidentiality of the MICS data as well as any specific MICS documents that will be produced throughout the MICS process. The Consultant can use the documents and the datasets only for the tasks related to these Terms of Reference. 

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

Minimum requirements:

• Education: University degree in, Social Sciences, Statistics, Economy, or any other related technical field is required.

• Proven minimum of 5 years’ experience in the coordination and/or management of quantitative household surveys (prior MICS experience is preferred),
• Strong computer skills and strong expertise in statistical analyses (familiarity with data processing and data analysis software, particularly SPSS) • Training experience and ability to organise and facilitate training and presentations
• Experience in programme management and engagement with institutions (central and local)
• Experience in data analysis and survey report writing.

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…

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
• Excellent oral and written communication in language(s) required,
• Familiarity and previous experience of working in the country and/or in the region are highly desirable,
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and to establish harmonious and effective relationships both within and outside the organisation, more specifically with National Statistical Offices,
• Demonstrated leadership, managerial and supervisory ability,

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

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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 [Insert 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 the 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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