Background Information
Title of Consultancy: Data Analyst, NOB, Nigeria
Level of Post: NOB
Location: Abuja-based position covering Adamawa, Kwara, and Sokoto States.
Full/Part time: Full time
Contract Type: National Individual Consultant
Duration of Assignment: 2 months
Closing Date: 06 July 2025
Please note that this consultancy assignment is only for Nigerian Nationals.
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
Purpose of Consultancy
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical leadership and oversight in the management, cleaning, and statistical analysis of data collected during the Emergency
Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC) assessment in selected states. The consultant will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and usability of the dataset support the production of high-quality analytical reports and evidence-based recommendations.
Under the supervision of the Assistance Representative, the consultant will support the development of digital data collection tools, perform real-time data quality assurance,
and lead the statistical interpretation of survey results. The consultancy will also provide key data outputs, including cleaned datasets, statistical tables, charts, and graphs to guide report writing and policy dialogue.
Scope of Work - Description of Services, Activities, or Outputs
Duration of Assignment: Two (2) months
Place where the services are to be delivered: Adamawa, Kwara, Sokoto States, Nigeria
Delivery dates and how work will be delivered (e.g. electronic, hard copy etc.):
The consultant shall submit all electronic and hard copy of deliverables to the Assistant Representative
Monitoring and progress control, including reporting requirements, periodicity format and deadline:
The consultant shall submit weekly progress report and provide periodic update (as applicable) to the Assistant Representative.
Supervisory arrangements:
The consultant will work directly under the Assistant Representative. The Resident Representative, Deputy Representative and Head, Population and Development Unit shall provide overall oversight to the consultant in the execution of the ToR.
Expected travel: To be determined.
Required expertise, qualifications and competencies, including language requirements:
Education:
Post-Graduate University Degree in Statistics, Demography, Computer Science or other related field with experience in database management.Knowledge and Experience:
At least 3 years of professional experience, and strong technical knowledge and expertise in mobile data collection technologies and applications. Experience in undertaking any Health facilities assessment Survey is desirable. Proficiency in the following - Current Microsoft Office software applications, Statistical Packages (STATA) and Geo-spatial packages (GIS). Extensive experience conducting reproducible and well-documented data analysis using STATA, including data cleaning, management, statistical modeling, and automation of analytical workflows to ensure consistency and transparency across projects.Languages:
Excellent command of oral and written English is essential. Working knowledge of other major local language is desirable.Inputs / services to be provided by UNFPA or implementing partner (e.g support services, office space, equipment), if applicable:
Remote workRequired Competencies:
Values:
Exemplifying integrity Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system Embracing cultural diversity Embracing changeCore Competencies:
Achieving results Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen Being accountable Thinking analytically and strategically Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships.Functional Competencies:
Ability to lead, develop and motivate a diverse team Advocacy/advancing a policy-oriented agenda Results-based programme development and management Leveraging the resources of national governments andCompensation and Benefits:
This consultancy assignment offers an attractive remuneration package.
Work Environment:
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce.
Disclaimer:
Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks. UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.