National Consultant - Data Analyst and Visualization Specialist at UNICEF

Organizational Context and Purpose for the job

• The purpose of this consultancy is to support the Child Protection Research and Information Centre by transforming child protection data into actionable insights. The Data Analytics and Visualization Specialist will design and implement real-time dashboards, conduct predictive and geospatial analysis, and generate evidence-based reports to inform policy and programming.
• The consultant will also build stakeholder capacity in data interpretation and visualization, ensuring data integrity, security, and accessibility.
• This role is critical to enhancing data-driven decision-making and improving service delivery across Nigeria’s child protection systems.
• Nigeria’s child protection systems are hindered by fragmented data and limited analytical capacity. Although platforms like CPIMS+, CRVS, and DHIS2 collect valuable data, the lack of advanced analytics and visualization tools restricts their impact on policy and programming.
• To address this, the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs is establishing a Child Protection Research and Information Centre.
• A dedicated Data Analytics and Visualization Specialist is essential to harness these data sources, uncover trends, and guide strategic interventions.
• This role will ensure that child protection data is effectively analyzed, visualized, and used to inform national planning, reporting, and donor engagement.

Scope of work
The consultant will lead the analysis and visualization of child protection data to support evidence-based decision-making. This includes developing dashboards, conducting predictive and spatial analysis, and building stakeholder capacity in data use

• Data Aggregation and Integration: Collect and harmonize child protection indicators from multiple national and international sources.
• Dashboard and Visualization Development: Create real-time dashboards and visual tools tailored to stakeholder needs.
• Advanced Analytics: Conduct predictive modeling and GIS-based spatial analysis to identify trends and service gaps.
• Capacity Building: Train stakeholders on data analysis, visualization, and evidence-based decision-making.
• Data Governance: Implement role-based access controls, ensure data security, and conduct regular audits.

Requirements
Education:

• Advanced degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Public Health, or a related field.

Experience:

• Professional Experience: Minimum of 5 years in data analytics, visualization, and database management.
• Technical Proficiency: Expertise in SQL, Python, R, Power BI, Tableau, or similar data tools.
• Analytical Skills: Experience with GIS, predictive modeling, and machine learning for social impact analysis.
• Sector Knowledge: Strong understanding of global child protection indicators, SDG-related metrics, and strategic planning in child protection.
• Institutional Experience: Prior work with UNICEF or government agencies is an added advantage

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in the English Language. Knowledge of the language of the duty station would be an added advantage.