Senior Socio-Economic & Econometrics Expert Beijing, China, 12 months - Remote -International Consultancy

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. 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. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. TERMS OF REFERENCE China is entering a critical development phase marked by demographic transition, evolving social protection reforms, and rollout of the 15th Five-Year Plan. Strengthening investments in children is essential to human capital development, shared prosperity, and sustainable growth. UNICEF China supports evidence-based policymaking in social protection, public finance for children, and inclusive services, particularly for vulnerable and migrant children. To translate these strategic priorities into impact, UNICEF seeks to leverage international technical expertise in socio-economic analysis, survey design, and econometric modelling to strengthen evidence and policy advocacy on child-sensitive social protection and public finance. Scope of Work

• Design and strengthen household survey methodologies related to child grants and welfare
• Develop econometric models to assess impact of cash transfers and fertility decisions
• Conduct quantitative analysis using national datasets
• Identify regional disparities affecting child outcomes
• Produce policy briefs and technical recommendations

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: Socio Economic Econometrics Expert.pdf Minimum requirements: Education: Master’s or higher degree in Economics, Statistics, Econometrics, Public Policy, or related field Work Experience: Experience in econometric modelling and policy costing Experience in cash transfer programming and evaluation Experience with UN or multi-agency work Strong ability to translate data into policy insights Skills: Strong expertise in data modelling, survey design, and statistical analysis Language Requirements: English For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status. UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially. Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System): An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV) Cover letter A separate financial proposal ( Financial proposal Socio Economic Econometrics Expert.docx Remarks: UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information. All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.