Monitoring, Data & Research Consultant (National)

About the role

UNICEF Belarus is seeking a national consultant to strengthen the generation, analysis, management and use of data and evidence related to children and adolescents. The position is office‑based in Minsk for a 12‑month fixed‑term contract with travel as required.

Key responsibilities

• Support the design, implementation and management of monitoring, evaluation and research activities.
• Generate, analyse and synthesize data from surveys, administrative systems and official statistics.
• Produce analytical products, research reports, briefing notes and knowledge‑sharing materials.
• Develop dashboards, infographics and data visualisations to communicate findings.
• Contribute to results‑based management, programme monitoring and corporate reporting processes.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Sociology, Demography, Public Administration, Development Studies, International Relations, Monitoring and Evaluation, Research, Data Science, Information Management or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in monitoring, evaluation, statistics, data analysis, research or knowledge management.
• Strong understanding of monitoring, research, data analysis and evidence‑generation principles.
• Experience analysing data from multiple sources and translating findings into actionable recommendations.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and build collaborative relationships.

Required skills

• Fluency in English.
• Proficiency in R for statistical analysis and data visualisation.

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to UNICEF’s mission for children and adolescents in Belarus.
• Professional development within a global humanitarian organisation.
• Travel opportunities related to field activities.