Consultancy - Regional Midwifery Mentorship Program Evaluation: Effectiveness, Impact, and Inst

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the Population Data Adviser, the intern will support the Population Dynamics, Data & Policy unit in carrying out its routine work program on population and development indicators, including the collection, analysis, and dissemination of census and household survey data (DHS, MICS, etc.) and other relevant data sources. The unit’s program also involves the development and piloting of methodologies and technical approaches that are globally applicable and adaptable for the production of population and development indicators, and building the capacity and supporting countries to generate timely, accurate, and disaggregated data for monitoring and reporting on progress toward achieving the four outcomes of the Strategic Plan , the SDGs and the programme of action of the ICPD in West and Central Africa.

• Identify and compile the population and housing census databases and surveys on IPUMS, DHS, and MICS. For recent data not yet available on IPUMS, obtain this data from the countries.
• Contribute to compiling big data and other non-traditional datasets as part of efforts to triangulate various data sources for supporting evidence-based programming and policy.
• Contribute to the analysis and updates of the population and development indicators at national and sub-national levels for the WCARO region, including follow-up with National Statistical Offices and UNFPA country offices.
• Assist in developing analytical models for filling data gaps and create time-series for selected indicators as necessary.
• Assist with compiling background documentation for programme summaries, briefing notes, talking points, and concept documents on the Population and Development portfolio.
• Assist in tracking progress of activities for the unit’s work plan, including supporting capacity building workshops, training, and logistics arrangements for participation in various forums as required.
• Provide support on analysis and evidence about current and emerging population and development trends, including SRHR and gender issues.
• Prepare or contribute to various statistical tables and annexes, as part of UNFPA WCARO flagship reports, background papers relating to the four outcomes, ICPD PoA and relevant SDGs.

• Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme, such as a master’s programme or higher; or have graduated within the last year with a university degree (bachelor’s or master’s) and begin the internship within one year of graduation; or be enrolled in a postgraduate professional trainee programme and undertake the internship as part of this programme.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in statistics, mathematics applied to social sciences, actuarial science, economics or demography.

• Demonstrate interest in the field of development, including volunteer capacity.
• Demonstrate written and spoken proficiency in at least one of the working languages of the United Nations (English or French) and fluency in the official language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian or Spanish) of the UNFPA office.
• Demonstrate ability to adapt to new environments and to establish and maintain good working relations with individuals of different cultural backgrounds.

• Good knowledge of descriptive and inferential statistics.
• Excellent knowledge of data processing software (Stata, R, Python).
• Experience working with demographic and health data, e.g. censuses, DHS, MICS, DHIS2, and other survey data is an asset.

• Excel skill; data analysis skills are an added advantage.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Good researching and drafting skills.
• Knowledge of demography, statistics, social policy or a related field.
• Excellent level of spoken and written English.
• Knowledge of quantitative research methods and ability to work with data is an advantage.

• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively.
• High level of motivation.
• Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.
• Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in two‑way communication.
• Tailors language, tone,…