National Data Processing Consultant

National Data Processing Consultant (MICS), Yerevan, Armenia

UNICEF CHAD

Contract type: Consultant

Duty Station: Yerevan

Level: Consultancy

Location: Armenia

Categories: Research, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

About the Project

The Multi-Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) is an international household survey program developed and supported by UNICEF. MICS Armenia will be conducted for the first time, providing up-to-date information on children, women, and men and enabling monitoring of SDGs. The survey will cover approximately 10,000 households across all regions of Armenia. Data collection will primarily use Computer‑Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) with CSPro‑based applications, and analysis will be performed in SPSS.

Responsibilities

- Collaborate with Armstat and UNICEF to customize, configure, and test the MICS data processing package and CSPro‑based CAPI applications.

- Manage data transfer systems, ensuring secure and efficient transfer of data from interviewer devices to supervisors and central office.

- Maintain an archive of all data processing deliverables following agreed version‑control and archiving practices.

- Provide technical support for Listing and Mapping (L&M) data processing, including validation, editing, and integration with survey workflows.

- Customize and finalize key data processing frameworks and quality‑assurance tools, collaborating with survey methodologists.

- Coordinate equipment and device readiness, overseeing configuration, connectivity, and troubleshooting during fieldwork.

- Participate in trainings, pilots, and preparatory activities for MICS fieldwork, including CAPI test and main training.

- Provide continuous technical oversight and support throughout main fieldwork, monitoring data synchronization and system performance.

- Prepare and finalize analysis datasets in CSPro and SPSS, applying sampling weights and generating tabulations.

- Contribute to data interpretation and report compilation workshops and final statistical snapshot preparation.

Minimum Requirements

- Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s level or equivalent) in Statistics, Demography, Economics, Sociology, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Public Health, or another quantitative discipline.

Work Experience

- Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in survey data processing and management of data systems, preferably for large‑scale household or social surveys.

- Demonstrated experience in end‑to‑end survey data processing, including validation, quality control, preparation of analysis datasets, and production of tabulations.

- Proven experience in development, customization, or management of CAPI‑based data collection applications; experience with CSPro or similar platforms is an advantage.

- Strong proficiency in SPSS or comparable statistical software.

- Experience working with national statistical offices, government agencies, or international organizations is an advantage.

- Experience supporting survey trainings, pilots, or fieldwork operations is an asset.

- Experience with data anonymization and preparation of datasets in line with data‑protection standards is an asset.

Skills

- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with attention to detail and data quality.

- Team collaboration and coordination with national counterparts and international experts.

- Strong communication and training skills, able to explain technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.

- Ability to work under time constraints and manage multiple tasks across different phases of survey implementation.

Language Requirements

Fluency in Armenian and English is required; knowledge of Russian is an asset.

Terms of the Application

Deadline: 24 December 2025
Applications should include cover letter, online application, and financial proposal (lumpsum fee in Armenian lek, inclusive of travel and other expenses and all taxes).

Competencies

- Builds and maintains partnerships

- Demonstrates self‑awareness and ethical awareness

- Drive to achieve results for impact

- Innovates and embraces change

- Manages ambiguity and complexity

- Thinks and acts strategicallyWorks collaboratively with others

Equal Opportunity Statement

UNICEF welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities. For those who require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact UNICEF’s accessibility email. UNICEF has a zero‑tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation, harassment, or discrimination.

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