UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. 

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. 

And we never give up. 

For every child, a future

Purpose of Activity:

The Regional Office for South Asia (ROSA) assists the Country Offices in the region in the design, implementation, and evaluation of their programmes. Regarding data management and visualization, ROSA aims to support the countries in improving their data collection and analysis strategies. One area where ROSA wants to innovate is the use of generative AI and machine learning techniques to automate and standardize the analysis of qualitative reports emerging from UNICEF field operations as well as the monitoring of enumerators for the implementation of large surveys and the use of administrative records and surveys to create social policy sandboxes.

How can you make a difference? 

Scope of Work:

Support countries with the creation of social policy sandboxes.

The scope of this job is to support the automation and standardization of two analytical processes:

1. Supports the creation of a text analysis process using AZURE AI Platform to support the analysis and visualizations of reports emerging from the field-based work of UNICEF.
2. Supports the creation of a dashboard that uses machine learning techniques to monitor enumerators during the implementation of large surveys in the region.

Key Deliverables:

1. Text analysis process - Dashboard in PowerBI 
2. Social policy sandbox - Dashboard in R
3. Enumerator dashboard - Dashboard in R

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

Educational qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in statistics, computer sciences, software engineering or similar.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required :

• Verifiable experience in developing of dashboards in PowerBi  or  R Shinny.
• At least 3 years of working experience coding regular reports in R and/or Python.
• At least 1 years of working experience using Azure platform, in particular Azure AI, Azure Document Intelligence, Azure Functions App, Azure Cloud storage, and Azure Logic app (this can be replaced by Azure certifications and an example of Portfolio work in Azure).
• Experience with other cloud platforms like AWS is an asset.
• Evidence of previous experience using AI tools to analyze text. 

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS). To view our competency framework, please visit  here. 

HOW TO APPLY:

The application to be submitted through the online portal and must contain separate attachments, as follows:

1. A cover letter (max 2 pages) highlighting suitability for the consultancy
2. Evidence /sample of previous experience using AI tools to analyze text. 
3. A financial proposal indicating all-inclusive amount

Note: Please apply with your financial proposals. Applications without financial proposals will not be accepted.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.

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.

Remarks:  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. 

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws. 

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.