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PURPOSE OF ASSIGNMENT:
This role is being established to increase the capacity of the Audience and Market Insights (AMI) unit, specifically to enhance the actionability of research and insights. The Junior Insights Analyst Consultant will support the AMI team by conducting desk research, analyzing audience and market data, preparing insight reports, and assisting in the delivery of research projects. The role is ideal for a motivated early-career researcher with experience in market research, social listening, or audience insights:
1. Data Analysis and Visualization Support: Assist in the analysis of audience survey data, social media analytics, and secondary data sources, producing clear, well-structured outputs and visualizations using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.
2. Contribution to Research Projects and Insight Reports: Support end-to-end research activities including questionnaire design, coordination with external vendors, data synthesis, and the creation of final insight reports for internal distribution.
3. Data and insights organization: Maintain up-to-date insight databases, dashboards, and internal repositories (e.g., SharePoint, Teams folders) to ensure research materials are easily accessible and systematically organized.
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SCOPE OF WORK:
Under the supervision of the High-Value Insights Manager, the Junior Insights Analyst will be responsible for:
1. Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data from internal and external sources (e.g., surveys, qualitative research, social listening, syndicated reports).
2. Supporting ongoing research projects, including survey design, data cleaning, quality checks, and synthesis.
3. Contributing to regular insight reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal sta.
4. Maintaining organized documentation of research findings, data sources, and methodologies.
5. Supporting cross-functional collaboration by providing data and insights across relevant teams.
WORK ASSIGNMENTS:
Data Analysis and Visualization Support. Contribution to Research Projects and Insight Reports. Data and Insights Organization.DELIVERABLES:
The consultant will submit monthly deliverables throughout the contract period and payments will be processed at the end of each month, upon acceptance of deliverables by the supervisor.
Deliverable 1:ย Ongoing from 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2026.
Assist in the analysis of audience survey data, social media analytics, and secondary data sources, producing clear, well-structured outputs and visualizations using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.
KPI:
Deliverable 2:ย Ongoing from 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2026.
Support end-to-end research activities, including questionnaire design, coordination with external vendors, data synthesis, and the creation of final insight reports for internal distribution.
KPI:
Assist in the drafting of 2 to 4 deliverables per quarter (for example: insights deck, workshop facilitation documents, or insights memos.Deliverable 3:ย Ongoing from 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2026.
Maintain up-to-date insight databases, dashboards, and internal repositories (e.g., SharePoint, Teams folders) to ensure research materials are easily accessible and systematically organized.
KPIs:
Drive the effort to organize the Audience and Market Insights teamโs files to ensure all projects follow a consistent folder and naming convention. Ensure all files for projects this role supports are systematically organized.To qualify as an advocate for every child you will haveโฆย
Minimum requirements:
Education:
A first level university degree (Bachelorโs degree or higher) in cultural studies, communications, psychology, marketing, political studies, development studies, or a related field.Experience:
Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in market research, data analysis, or audience insights (agency or client-side). Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative research methods. Method neutrality is an asset (quantitative, qualitative, and secondary research). Experience with digital and social analytics tools (e.g., Brandwatch, Talkwalker, Google Analytics). Strong analytical and data visualization skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Tableau, or similar). Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional UN languages are an asset. Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple tasks. Curious and constructive attitude, with a desire to learn and grow in the craft of research and insights.Language:
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) is an asset.For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).ย
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Remarks:ย ย
Please indicate your all-inclusive (lump sum) fees against the deliverables listed above, including all associated administrative and travel costs (if applicable), in the cover letter. The office selects the individual based on best value for money.
Payment of professional fees will be based on submission of agreed deliverables. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold payment in case the deliverables submitted are not up to the required standard or in case of delays in submitting the deliverables on the part of the consultant.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.ย
Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered โstaff membersโ under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEFโs policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.ย
The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.ย
UNICEF is here to serve the worldโs most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.ย
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.ย