Education: An advanced university degree in evaluation, social research, public policy, international development, humanitarian studies, child rights, communications, information and communication technology, data science, economics, public health, social sciences or another closely related field.
A first-level university degree combined with two additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Work Experience: At least eight years of professional experience in research, evaluation, evidence synthesis or programme design in humanitarian or development contexts.
- Demonstrated experience conducting evidence reviews, assessing evidence quality and synthesizing quantitative and qualitative findings.
- Experience developing theories of change or harm, evaluation frameworks, indicators, mixed-methods methodologies and data-collection tools.
- Experience designing country-level research, pilots or programmes, including results frameworks, implementation options and indicative resource requirements.
- Experience conducting consultations with diverse institutional, technical and operational stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex evidence into strategic recommendations, donor-facing materials, investment propositions and senior-level presentations
Skills: Strong qualitative and quantitative research, analytical and evidence-assessment skills.
- Ability to assess causality, evidence strength, uncertainty and alternative explanations in complex environments.
- Knowledge of child-centred research, ethics, safeguarding and responsible stakeholder engagement.
- Strong programme-design capabilities, including results frameworks, implementation options and indicative budgets.
- Excellent writing, synthesis, consultation, facilitation, presentation and data-visualization skills.
- Ability to communicate complex findings accurately and compellingly to Country Offices, donors, senior leaders and external audiences.
Language Requirements: Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
- Knowledge of another United Nations language is an asset.
Desirables: Experience with UNICEF, another UN agency or a humanitarian organization.
- Knowledge of communication blackouts, internet restrictions, telecommunications disruptions, digital rights or infrastructure resilience.
- Familiarity with organizations and datasets that monitor communication disruptions.
- Experience developing multi-country research, donor
- propositions or public-facing products on sensitive issues
