Individual Consultant (SBC Innovation, Digital and Youth Research) at United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Individual Consultant (SBC Innovation, Digital and Youth Research)

Job no: 594501
Location: Abuja
Categories: Social and Behavior Change
Level: Consultancy

Job Summary

• At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
• UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world.
• We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Terms of Reference

• The consultant will support UNICEF Nigeria in strengthening SBC innovation, digital engagement, and AAP systems as part of integrated programming.

This Will Include:

• Digital Youth Engagement Study
• NOA Hotline Transition
• AAP Information Management.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Master`s Degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Information Management, Data Science, ICT, Communication for Development, Social and Behaviour Change, or related field.
• Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in Social and Behaviour Change, Accountability to Affected Populations, community feedback mechanisms, digital engagement, information management, or related programme support.
• Demonstrated experience supporting coordination, analysis, documentation, and use of feedback/data systems for programme decision-making is required.

Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in SBC, AAP, community engagement, or community feedback mechanisms.
• Strong experience in data analysis, information management, documentation, and dashboard/reporting support.
• Experience supporting digital engagement initiatives, youth research, feedback systems, hotline systems, CRM platforms, or CFM systems.
• Strong coordination, communication, stakeholder engagement, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work remotely, manage deliverables independently, and coordinate with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Good understanding of data protection, privacy, confidentiality, and safeguarding principles.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN language or relevant Nigerian language is an asset.

Desirables:

• Experience working with UNICEF, the UN system, or similar international development/humanitarian organizations.
• Experience with digital youth engagement, hotline transition, Viamo-supported platforms, Power BI/dashboard systems, or AAP information management.
• Familiarity with the Nigeria programme context is an asset.

Application Closing Date
22nd July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online