Administrative Data Systems Consultant ( Remote) at United Nations International  Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

United Nations International  Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged  children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every  child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Administrative Data Systems Consultant

Location:  Abuja – Remote

Job ID: 595309

DURATION OF CONTRACT 7.5 months

How can you make a difference?

The consultancy will follow the Administrative Data Maturity Model (AdaMM) to diagnose the maturity of Nigeria’s administrative data landscape (selected social sectors) at national and subnational level.

• Levels: Federal (core MDAs), with selected state engagements.
• Sectors (illustrative): Health/HMIS, Education/EMIS, Social Protection registries, CRVS, and cross-cutting national platforms/registries (e.g., facility, school, and population registries).
• Focus: People-centered, lifecycle data for children; equity relevant disaggregation; governance, standards, architecture, and interoperability.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:  ToR TMC0005513.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

(Qualifications/Experience/ Knowledge/Expertise/Skills)

Education:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in: Information science, Informatics, Management information systems, Data governance and Policy, MEL Specialists , Business information systems and other related fields,

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in working on data systems strengthening and assessments.
• Relevant work experience with national bureau of statistics and other government agencies is key.
• Relevant experience in leading and facilitating workshops and dialogues related to data systems.

Language Requirements:

•  English (excellent communication and writing skills)

 Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:

• Demonstrated experience assessing administrative data systems and applying maturity models (preferably ADaMM or comparable models).
• Expertise in data governance, privacy and security, and sectoral information systems (health, education, social protection, CRVS).
• Strong competency in facilitation multi-stakeholder dialogue, capacity building, and codesign with government.

Desirables:

•  Prior experience with UNICEF and/or another UN agency is an asset.

Application Deadline:  07 Sep 2026 W. Central Africa Standard Time

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested and Qualified candidates should use link below to apply.

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