UNICEF’s Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS)—implemented in over 120 countries and aligned with 22 of 23 SDG indicators previously monitored through DHS—represent one of the world’s leading sources of internationally comparable data on children and women. In this evolving context, there is a growing expectation that MICS could play an expanded role in addressing the data gaps left by DHS. However, this potential requires careful assessment of both external opportunities and internal readiness, including questions of institutional capacity, financial sustainability, and strategic prioritization.
The purpose of this consultancy is therefore to assess and articulate the extent to which MICS can and should respond to the changing global survey landscape, and under what conditions—institutional, technical, and financial—such an expanded role would be viable and sustainable. The work will examine how MICS could contribute to maintaining continuity in global demographic and health statistics while reinforcing existing national data infrastructures and avoiding the creation of parallel systems.
This assignment will produce an evidence-based analysis and a strategic framework to guide UNICEF’s decisions on the internal investments, partnerships, and operational adjustments required to strengthen MICS’s position within the global data ecosystem. It will be conducted in alignment with the ISWGHS Task Force on Sustainable Demographic and Health Statistics and UNICEF’s Global Data Strategy, ensuring that all recommendations are grounded in principles of national ownership, complementarity, and sustainability.
Are you a highly organized professional with a passion for supporting impactful work? UNICEF is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level coordination and administrative support under the supervision of the Head of Office. In this dynamic role, you’ll help ensure the smooth operation of daily activities and contribute to the overall efficiency of the country office.
UNICEF Costa Rica is looking for a passionate Health & Nutrition Officer to support the design, implementation, and monitoring of impactful health and nutrition programmes. In this role, you’ll provide technical expertise and operational support to ensure the successful delivery of initiatives aligned with UNICEF’s strategic goals.
UNICEF Costa Rica is seeking a committed Child Protection Officer to support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of initiatives aimed at ending violence against children. This role focuses on advocacy, policy influence, and promoting gender-responsive, adolescent-centered approaches.
Pour assurer l’appui à la collecte de données primaires et à l’analyse de ces données sur les adolescentes dans le sous-secteur de la vaccination, l'UNICEF recrute un Consultant national en charge d’appui à la collecte de données sur l’accès et l’utilisation des services de santé, notamment la vaccination des adolescentes dans le cadre de l’analyse genre dans le sous-secteur de la vaccination.
UNICEF’s Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS)—implemented in over 120 countries and aligned with 22 of 23 SDG indicators previously monitored through DHS—represent one of the world’s leading sources of internationally comparable data on children and women. In this evolving context, there is a growing expectation that MICS could play an expanded role in addressing the data gaps left by DHS. However, this potential requires careful assessment of both external opportunities and internal readiness, including questions of institutional capacity, financial sustainability, and strategic prioritization.
The purpose of this consultancy is therefore to assess and articulate the extent to which MICS can and should respond to the changing global survey landscape, and under what conditions—institutional, technical, and financial—such an expanded role would be viable and sustainable. The work will examine how MICS could contribute to maintaining continuity in global demographic and health statistics while reinforcing existing national data infrastructures and avoiding the creation of parallel systems.
This assignment will produce an evidence-based analysis and a strategic framework to guide UNICEF’s decisions on the internal investments, partnerships, and operational adjustments required to strengthen MICS’s position within the global data ecosystem. It will be conducted in alignment with the ISWGHS Task Force on Sustainable Demographic and Health Statistics and UNICEF’s Global Data Strategy, ensuring that all recommendations are grounded in principles of national ownership, complementarity, and sustainability.
Are you a highly organized professional with a passion for supporting impactful work? UNICEF is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level coordination and administrative support under the supervision of the Head of Office. In this dynamic role, you’ll help ensure the smooth operation of daily activities and contribute to the overall efficiency of the country office.
UNICEF Costa Rica is looking for a passionate Health & Nutrition Officer to support the design, implementation, and monitoring of impactful health and nutrition programmes. In this role, you’ll provide technical expertise and operational support to ensure the successful delivery of initiatives aligned with UNICEF’s strategic goals.
UNICEF Costa Rica is seeking a committed Child Protection Officer to support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of initiatives aimed at ending violence against children. This role focuses on advocacy, policy influence, and promoting gender-responsive, adolescent-centered approaches.
Pour assurer l’appui à la collecte de données primaires et à l’analyse de ces données sur les adolescentes dans le sous-secteur de la vaccination, l'UNICEF recrute un Consultant national en charge d’appui à la collecte de données sur l’accès et l’utilisation des services de santé, notamment la vaccination des adolescentes dans le cadre de l’analyse genre dans le sous-secteur de la vaccination.
