Provide technical input to secondary data analysis, literature reviews, and situational assessments, with a focus on Angola's national data systems and the Lobito Corridor provinces
Provide summaries on Angola's policy landscape, administrative data, and the national statistical system, and facilitating access to relevant data sources from line ministries
Support and facilitate stakeholder consultations with UNICEF Angola program sections, UN agencies, government counterparts, and development partners, leveraging established in-country relationships where feasible or appropriate
Prepare technical reports, bilingual outputs, and policy-facing documents, including the inception report, draft report, final report, policy brief, and PowerPoint presentation, in both English and Portuguese
Ensure that gender equality, child rights, disability inclusion, safeguarding, and other cross-cutting considerations are integrated into all analytical work and deliverables
Complete all other designated research activities upon research lead request

Advanced degree in social sciences, development studies, public policy, economics, statistics, sociology, anthropology, or a related field
Minimum of 7–10 years of relevant professional experience in social policy research, child rights, development evaluation, or related sectors in Angola
Demonstrated expertise in quantitative data analysis of large national datasets, with proficiency in STATA, SPSS, R, or equivalent statistical software preferred
Proven experience in multisectoral analysis spanning the nexus of infrastructure development and human development outcomes across social sectors preferred; experience in transport infrastructure is a significant asset
Demonstrated experience working with or for UNICEF, UN agencies, the Government of Angola, bilateral donors, or international NGOs; familiarity with Angola's national data systems and line ministry administrative data is strongly preferred
Knowledge of the Lobito Corridor provinces (Benguela, Huambo, Bié, Moxico, and/or Moxico Leste) is a significant asset
Full professional proficiency in Portuguese (written and spoken) is required; strong professional proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required
Strong analytical, communication, and policy-oriented reporting skills; ability to draft bilingual deliverables in both Portuguese and English

Remote work, with potential engagement in Luanda and Lobito Corridor provinces (Benguela, Huambo, Bié, Moxico) contingent upon funding awards and client approvals
Part-Time, Up to 7 months: July 2026 – February 2027
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