Regional Household Survey International Consultant Nairobi at UNICEF

Surveys are carried out by government organizations, usually the National Statistics Office, with the support and technical assistance of UNICEF based on MICS programme standards. The Regional Household Survey Consultant has the responsibility for supporting the preparation and implementation and quality assurance of relevant country survey operations through the provision of specialized technical assistance during the various phases of the implementation (remote and on-site), review of survey documents, oversight of MICS activities and trainings.
If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:  ToR_ext_TMC0004793.pdf


QUALIFICATIONS / SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE/ COMPETENCIES (CORE/TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL) / LANGUAGE SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE ASSIGNMENT

Education:


MA Social Sciences, Demography, Statistics, Epidemiology, or other related technical field with significant measurement or analysis component is required


Work Experience:


At least 10 years' experience in the coordination and/or management of quantitative household surveys such as MICS (DHS is an asset);
Experience of collaborating with National Statistics Offices in ESAR; and in training and capacity strengthening of national counterparts on MICS survey methodology
Experience in survey data tabulations and quality assessments and survey report preparations
Experience in field testing of survey instruments and provision of TA an asset
Experience in Mental health, violence and Foundational learning modules an asset


Language Requirements:


Fluency in English


Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:


Expertise in statistical analyses (familiarity with data processing and data analysis software such as CSPro and SPSS);


Additional:


Ability and willingness to travel across ESAR


Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):


An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
Cover letter
A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template) financial proposal template TMC0004793.xlsx


Deadline: 12 Aug 2026 E. Africa Standard Time