Are you an experienced data systems specialist who wants to strengthen how a country runs its social-sector data? UNICEF Nigeria is recruiting an Administrative Data Systems Consultant for a 7.5-month assignment, remote with travel, open to international candidates. Youth Works Hub has set out the full scope, requirements and how to apply below.
About the Assignment
This is a consultancy with UNICEF Nigeria, based around Abuja, delivered remotely with required travel, over 7.5 months, and open to international candidates only. The work assesses and strengthens the administrative data systems that underpin Nigeria's social sectors, using UNICEF's ADaMM (Administrative Data Maturity Model) methodology.
Scope of Work and Deliverables
📊 Carry out an evidence-based technical assessment of selected social-sector Management Information Systems (MIS) using the ADaMM methodology
🏥 Focus on priority sectors: health, education, child protection and social protection
📈 Diagnose the maturity levels of Nigeria's administrative data systems, establishing a maturity baseline and benchmarks together with the government
🤝 Run stakeholder consultations at federal and selected state level, drawing on the "Power of Data" initiative
📘 Produce a diagnostic report covering data-flow mapping, standards review, governance analysis and interoperability opportunities within the ADaMM reference framework
Who Can Apply
🎓 An advanced university degree (Master's or higher) in information science, informatics, management information systems, data governance and policy, monitoring/evaluation, business information systems or a related field
💼 A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in data systems strengthening and assessments
🌍 The consultancy is open to international candidates only
🗣️ Excellent English communication and writing skills
Open to international applicants only ✨
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How to Apply and Fee
Apply through the official UNICEF portal (job #595309) with a CV, cover letter, a detailed technical proposal with two relevant work samples, and a financial proposal using the provided template. The consultancy fee is not fixed in the vacancy — candidates submit their own financial proposal, so no set figure is published.
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Deadline
⏳ 07 September 2026 (W. Central Africa Standard Time)
Link
🔗 Read the full details and apply: https://jobs.unicef.org/en-us/job/595309/administrative-data-systems-consultant-abuja-nigeria-75-months-remote-travel-internationals-only-595309
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