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The consultant will support UNICEF in developing a new composite indicator of schooling and learning deprivation using data from the MICS Foundational Learning Skills (MICS-FLS) module across 44 countries and territories. The work involves reviewing country-level implementation conditions and writing reproducible R syntax to compute reading and numeracy indicators that account for differences in administration protocols across countries. All analytical outputs will be managed through a structured Git repository to ensure transparency, version control, and reproducibility. The new indicator will be validated against the ECDI and SDG 4.1.1 indicators (a, b and c) to confirm its predictive validity and alignment with established global frameworks.
In addition to the analytical work, the consultant will develop an interactive visualization product featuring 15 or more data visualizations that communicate findings on the new indicator with a focus on equity and learning gaps. This public-facing output will draw on the full 44-country dataset and present results in an accessible, visually compelling format for a broad audience. The assignment concludes with the preparation of comprehensive documentation supporting reproducibility and an operational workflow for annual updates, to be stored on GitHub and SharePoint for institutional use by UNICEF.
Minimum requirements
- Experience working with household survey data or large-scale national/international assessment datasets, e.g. MICS, DHS;
- Proficiency in psychometric analysis software.
- Familiarity with foundational learning assessments in low- and middle-income country contexts
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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 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.
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
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