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UNICEF is looking for qualified national and international experts, MICS Consultant, Banjul, The Gambia, 18 months (open to national and international experts), to support and provide guidance to UNICEF Gambia and the Gambia Bureau of Statistics (GBoS) for the preparation, implementation and completion of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) in the Gambia. 

Purpose of the job: 

Under the overall supervision of the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, the National MICS Consultant (NMC) will support and provide guidance to UNICEF Gambia and the Gambia Bureau of Statistics (GBoS) for the preparation, implementation and completion of the MICS survey in the Gambia. The NMC will advise and support the Gambia Bureau of Statistics (GBoS), especially the Survey Coordinator and sampling and data processing experts, during survey planning, questionnaire design, sampling, training, fieldwork, data processing, data analysis, reporting, dissemination and archiving, ensuring that MICS protocols and recommendations are being followed at all times. The NMC will communicate effectively between the UNICEF CO and Gambia Bureau of Statistics (GBoS), responding promptly to MICS-related needs and issues as they arise.

The NMC will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the work of other resource persons hired by UNICEF to provide technical assistance to the MICS process. The consultant will work in close collaboration with the survey team, the stakeholders, and Steering and Technical Committees and will represent UNICEF in meetings and workshops in relation to the survey as needed. The NMC will also work in close collaboration with the Regional MICS Coordinator at the UNICEF Regional Office (RO) and the MICS Team at UNICEF Headquarters (HQ), as well as experts and consultants assigned to support the Gambia MICS (collectively labeled “The UNICEF MICS Team”).

How to apply

Please follow this link Vacancies | UNICEF Careers for more details on the job and how to apply.  All applications must be submitted online. Submission of hard copies will not be accepted.  

Deadline: 17th March 2025.

NB:  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will advance to the next stage of the selection process. Eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.