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UNICEF is developing a global framework to estimate the economic cost of the learning crisis, including learning denial, deprivation, and disruption affecting millions of children worldwide. The framework will quantify the impact on economic growth, productivity, public finances, and human capital to strengthen the case for education investment.
The consultant will support the development, testing, validation, and documentation of this country-level analytical model, including data analysis and cost estimation. Country results will be aggregated to produce regional and global estimates of the learning crisis’s economic impact.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support UNICEF in developing, operationalizing, validating, and documenting a country based analytical framework for estimating the economic cost of the learning crisis. The assignment will include methodological development, data compilation and analysis, model construction and testing, estimation of country, regional, and global costs, and validation of the
analytical framework and findings. Countries will constitute the primary unit of analysis. Regional and global estimates will be generated through aggregation of country-level results using the agreed methodology.
Minimum requirements
- Demonstrated experience developing economic simulation models, cost-benefit analyses, or macroeconomic analytical frameworks.
- Experience working with international datasets and cross-country comparative analysis.
- Experience conducting policy-oriented analytical work and producing technical reports or knowledge products.
- Previous experience working with international organizations or development partners is desirable.
- Demonstrated expertise in economic modelling, statistical analysis, and sensitivity analysis.
- Proficiency in Excel and at least one statistical software package (R, Stata, Python, or equivalent).
- Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into policy-relevant messages.
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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 promoting 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 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.
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
- Technical proposal - Sample of Quality of previous analytical work or peer-reviewed publications, or technical reports relevant to education financing or human capital.
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.