National Data Consultant Strengthen Govnmnt Capacity on Climate Related Loss & Damage & Development of a Country Support System Proposal WASH Environment & Climate Kampala/office based/5 months 596877

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.

The consultant will work under the technical direction of, and report to, the International Loss and Damage Consultant. The assignment will be undertaken in close coordination with the Ministry of Water and Environment, including the Department of Climate Change and Carbon Trade; the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, including the designated focal point for the Fund for responding to Loss and Damage, as appropriate; other line ministries and agencies; selected local governments; UNICEF; and other stakeholders identified during inception.

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

• Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in climate change, environmental policy, data collection, analysis and management, public policy, disaster risk management, development studies, international development or another directly relevant field

• At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience in climate data, climate change, environmental assessment, natural resource or related fields, including proven experience conducting data collection and analysis, institutional, capacity and data reviews and translating findings into practical roadmaps or implementation frameworks

• Fluency in written and spoken English.

• Strong research, data compilation and analysis skills, including proficiency in Excel or statistical software.
• Knowledge of Uganda’s government institutions, sector information systems and climate and disaster context.
• Ability to assess data quality, document sources and gaps, and analyse disaggregated data.
• Familiarity with economic and non-economic loss and damage and impacts on children and essential services.
• Strong stakeholder coordination, consultation and report-writing skills.
• Understanding of ethical data collection, data protection and inclusive approaches.

• Experience working with Government institutions in Uganda and knowledge of the national climate, disaster risk management and development-policy context.
• Experience integrating child rights, age, gender, disability and social inclusion into climate-impact assessment, policy or financing processes.
• Familiarity with economic and non-economic loss and damage methodologies, child-sensitive data and ethical approaches to consultation.
• Previous experience working with UNICEF, another United Nations entity or multilateral climate funds.

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.

• 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)  Financial proposal Data Consultant TO COMPLETE.docx

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.

Advertised: 09 Nov 2026 E. Africa Standard Time
Applications close: 16 Nov 2026 E. Africa Standard Time

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