Company: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Job Title: Administrative Data Systems Consultant
Job No.: 595309
Contract Type: Consultancy
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Work Arrangement: Remote + Travel
Duration: 7.5 months
Eligibility: International candidates only
Category: Research, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
About UNICEF
UNICEF works in more than 190 countries and territories to protect children’s rights, save lives and help children fulfil their potential. The organisation provides opportunities for professional development while working to improve outcomes for children and communities worldwide.
Job Description
UNICEF is seeking an Administrative Data Systems Consultant to assess the maturity of Nigeria’s administrative data landscape across selected social sectors at national and subnational levels.
The consultancy will apply the Administrative Data Maturity Model (AdaMM), focusing on federal government institutions and selected state engagements. Key sectors include health, education, social protection, civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS), as well as national platforms and registries.
The assignment will focus on people-centred, lifecycle data for children, equity-related data disaggregation, data governance, standards, architecture and interoperability.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess administrative data systems at national and subnational levels.
- Apply the Administrative Data Maturity Model (AdaMM).
- Assess data governance, standards, architecture and interoperability.
- Review sectoral information systems covering health, education, social protection and CRVS.
- Assess data privacy and security arrangements.
- Facilitate multi-stakeholder workshops and technical dialogues.
- Support capacity building and co-design activities with government institutions.
- Strengthen the use of administrative data for children and equity-focused planning.
Qualifications and Requirements
Applicants should have:
- An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Information Science, Informatics, Management Information Systems, Data Governance and Policy, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL), Business Information Systems or a related field.
- At least 8 years of relevant experience in data systems strengthening and assessments.
- Experience working with national statistical offices and other government agencies.
- Experience leading and facilitating workshops and stakeholder dialogues related to data systems.
- 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.
- Strong facilitation, capacity-building and multi-stakeholder engagement skills.
- Excellent English communication and writing skills.
Desirable: Previous experience with UNICEF or another UN agency is an advantage.
Application Requirements
Qualified candidates are required to submit:
- An updated TMS profile and CV.
- Cover letter.
- Separate financial proposal using the prescribed UNICEF template.
- Detailed technical proposal.
- Two examples of relevant previous work.
Applicants should review the complete Terms of Reference and financial proposal template before submitting their application.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the UNICEF recruitment portal using the application link below:
UNICEF does not charge any fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection or hiring process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application Closing Date: September 7, 2026.