Education Research and Data Consultant

Contract Duration 12 Months Working arrangement: Office Based 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 The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical support to the Education Section at UNICEF Cambodia with research, data, planning and reporting, and proposal development. The consultant will provide technical support to the Education Section of UNICEF Cambodia in the areas of research, data analysis, planning, and proposal development. This includes contributing to ongoing research and review initiatives, including the Mid-Term Review of the Education Strategic Plan (ESP) 2024–2028, and supporting programme-specific data analysis and learning assessments, such as the Southeast Asia Primary Learning Metrics (SEA-PLM), the Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA), the Early Grade Mathematics Assessment (EGMA) and the Cambodian Demographic Health Survey (CDHS). Additionally, the consultant will support the drafting of donor reports and funding proposals, including the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) 2030 application. Responsibilities will include developing Expressions of Interest, supporting proposal development and budget preparation, designing monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and drafting analytical narrative sections aligned with education sector priorities and donor requirements. The consultant will also support UNICEF internal reporting processes, including updates to the Results Assessment Module (RAM) and Core Standard Indicators (CSIs), through data collection, indicator tracking, and narrative reporting. Furthermore, the consultant will provide support for evaluation and research related activities by reviewing documents and contributing to quality assurance processes. This is an on-site consultancy assignment. The consultant is expected to undertake up to 20 days of in-country travel to support data and evidence generation related activities. If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: TMC0003732 External ToR.pdf Minimum requirements: Education: Masters in a relevant field such as education, public policy, international development, or related discipline Work Experience: At least five years of relevant professional experience in monitoring and evaluation, data analysis, and reporting in education Demonstrable experience of producing analytical papers/documents in the education sector, preferably in a lower middle-income context Knowledge/Expertise/Skills: Conversant with UN and UNICEF policies, programmes and processes in education. Competent in data analysis and statistical packages, including Excel and Stata. Language Requirements: Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Desirables: Experience working in Cambodia or Southeast Asia is an asset. 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 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. 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) TMC0003732 Financial proposal.docx Remarks: 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. All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.