UNICEF QuIP Research Consultant Job 2026: Remote 10-Month Opportunity

Overview

The UNICEF QuIP Research Consultant Job 2026 is a 10-month, home-based international consultancy with UNICEF Innocenti. The selected consultant will co-lead a long-term qualitative study examining Kenya's Cash Transfer for Orphans and Vulnerable Children programme. The role centers on analyzing and writing up data from Qualitative Impact Protocol interviews while working closely with another research consultant responsible for Life Histories and Key Informant Interviews.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a PhD in fields such as Sociology, Anthropology, Public or Social Policy, Public Health, Education, or a related discipline, though an alternative pathway involving a first-level degree exists. Candidates need a minimum of five years of professional experience in qualitative research and evaluation within low- and middle-income countries, specifically in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Required technical expertise includes designing QuIP interview guides, supporting QuIP data collection, delivering training for data collectors, and conducting QuIP analysis using CausalMap. Candidates must also possess demonstrated fieldwork and qualitative data collection experience in Kenya, alongside fluent spoken and written English. Desirable qualifications include prior research on social protection in Kenya, child and adolescent health, education, protection, and adolescent livelihood outcomes.

How to apply

Interested candidates must apply through the official UNICEF recruitment portal using Job Number 596440. The application package requires an up-to-date Talent Management System profile and curriculum vitae, a cover letter detailing relevant qualifications and research experience, between one and three written work samples utilizing qualitative methods including QuIP, and a separate financial proposal submitted via the official financial proposal template.

Key dates

The application deadline is 30 October 2026, based on Western Europe time.