Senior Research Consultant for Urban Pollution and Child Health

UNICEF, the world’s leading organization working for the rights of children, seeks a Senior Research Consultant for urban pollution and child health.

Purpose:

Please see Terms of Reference

Qualification:

 Masters degree in Public Health or PhD with strong epi-biostats and statistical modeling focus required;
 Degree in environmental health as relating to human health impacts desired;
 Excellent writing and literature review skills;
 10-15 years data analysis experience required;
 Fluency in statistical modeling and building a simulation model;
 Experience working within a highly results-oriented non-profit, municipality and/or UN agency required;

If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, please submit a cover letter, CV, and signed P11 formto pdconsultants@unicef.org with subject line “RESEARCHER, AIR POLLUTION AND CHILD HEALTH” by 24 November 2012. Please indicate your daily/monthly rate and availability to undertake the terms of reference above.  Please note that the selected consultant will not receive additional funds to cover living expenses while in New York.  Applications submitted without a daily rate will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.