Development of a Comprehensive Framework for Child Wellbeing Indicators and Analytical Digital Tools for the Sultanate of Oman, Remote work, Muscat, Oman, 13 month

The assignment aims to strengthen Oman’s child data ecosystem through three interconnected areas of work:
1) Development of a Comprehensive Child Well-being Indicators Framework, bringing together child-related data across sectors to provide a holistic picture of the status, well-being and rights of children in Oman. The framework will strengthen evidence-based planning, policy development, monitoring, reporting and decision-making by aligning child indicators with national priorities and international commitments, including Oman Vision 2040, the 11th National Development Plan (2026–2030), the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and other relevant national and sectoral including the UNICEF Child Rights Monitoring Framework and related child rights monitoring and data platforms , 2) Development of Digital Tool and Knowledge Management Products, including a Child Indicator digital tool (e.g. Power BI) and related data visualization and dissemination products, to facilitate data integration, analysis, reporting, accessibility and use for policy and programme development;
and 3) Operationalization, Knowledge Products and Capacity Building, including the development of an operational manual, thematic analytical products, training materials and practical guidance, as well as hands-on capacity-building activities to support the adoption and sustained use of the framework and digital tool by relevant national stakeholders.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:  TMC0007188 External ToR.pdf

Experience in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region or the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

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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.

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template)  TMC0007188 Financial proposal template.docx

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Advertised: 14 Oct 2026 Arabian Standard Time
Applications close: 27 Oct 2026 Arabian Standard Time

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