Child Rights Evidence Synthesis Lead

Consultancy Scope

The Digital Engagement & Protection (DEP) team at UNICEF Innocenti conducts primary and secondary research on children’s rights in digital environments, including online safety, digital participation, platform governance, digital literacy, AI and emerging technologies. This consultancy will strengthen the team’s ability to synthesize complex evidence and data to develop high‑impact knowledge products that inform communications, advocacy, and policy engagement internally and externally.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Masters’ degree in any relevant social science discipline
• Work Experience:
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in evidence synthesis or knowledge management
  • Experience working with qualitative and quantitative data to draft outputs for various audiences
  • Experience summarizing complex topics into easily understandable materials
  • Experience on topics related to children’s Digital Engagement and Protection is an asset
  • Experience conducting rigorous evidence reviews is an asset
• Language requirement: Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required
• Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset

Submission Requirements

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the TMS portal:

• Up‑to‑date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• Financial proposal (using the provided template)

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of the recruitment, selection, and hiring process. No bank account information will be requested.

Equal Opportunity Statement

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and from people with disabilities. All candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to UNICEF’s standards and principles.