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National Consultant - on the Implementation of the Integrated Birth Registration Ecosystem, Child Protection, Abuja, Nigeria, 12 months, remote+travel
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Job no: 593434
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Abuja
Level: Consultancy
Location: Nigeria
Categories: Child Protection
Contract Duration - 12 months
Working arrangement: Remote + Travel
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Under the supervision of the Chief of Child Protection, UNICEF Nigeria Country Office, the Consultant will focus on three key pillars: Pillar 1: Data Interoperability and Vital Reg Integration (Core Focus) Pillar 2: Decentralization and State-Level Technical Assistance (30 States) Pillar 3 : System Strengthening, Reporting and Capacity Building
If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: Terms of Reference Integrated Birth Registration Ecosystem.pdf
Minimum requirements:
Education:
Bachelors in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Information Systems, Public Health Informatics, or a related field. Work Experience:
Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience in birth registration, civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS), data systems, or related domains.
Demonstrated experience leading or supporting the design, implementation, and integration of large-scale national data systems.
Prior experience working with UNICEF, the UN system, government agencies (NPC, NIMC, FMoH, NBS), or development partners is an asset. Language Requirements:
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another local language is an asset. Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:
Proven technical expertise in data interoperability, system integration, API design, and database management.
Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and data visualization tools.
In-depth knowledge of the Nigerian birth registration ecosystem, NIMC/NIN processes, DHIS, and NBS data systems.
Strong coordination and partnership skills across government and development partners.
Results-oriented, with the ability to work independently and deliver under tight timelines. High ethical standards and full commitment to UNICEF values and the rights of every child.
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone , irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.
UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF . Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.
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 rig
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