Recruitment, apply for UNICEF recruitment 2026 below.
Gatekeepers News reports that the United Nations Children’s Fund is a United Nations agency responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. With its presence in 192 countries and territories, the agency is among the most widespread and recognizable social welfare organizations in the world.
UNICEF is recruiting to fill the position below:
Administrative Data Systems Consultant
Specifications:
- Full Time
- Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
- Location: Abuja | Nigeria.
Description:
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.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- 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.
Deadline: September 7, 2026
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