Development of a Comprehensive Framework for Child Wellbeing Indicators and Analytical Digital Tools for the Sultanate of Oman

The consultancy aims to strengthen Oman’s child data ecosystem by developing a comprehensive child well-being indicators framework, digital analytical tools, and capacity-building products to support evidence-based planning and policy development aligned with national and international commitments.

Responsibilities

• Develop a Comprehensive Child Well-being Indicators Framework integrating child-related data across sectors to provide a holistic picture of child status, well-being and rights in Oman
• Align the framework with national priorities and international commitments including Oman Vision 2040, the 11th National Development Plan (2026–2030), CRC, CRPD, SDGs, and UNICEF Child Rights Monitoring Framework
• Develop Digital Tools and Knowledge Management Products such as 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
• Operationalize the framework through development of an operational manual, thematic analytical products, training materials and practical guidance
• Conduct hands-on capacity-building activities to support adoption and sustained use of the framework and digital tools by relevant national stakeholders

Requirements

• Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Information Systems, Monitoring and Evaluation or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in the development of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, statistical systems, indicator frameworks, data management, or evidence-based policy development
• Demonstrated experience in developing national or sectoral indicator frameworks, dashboards, observatories, or data visualization platforms
• Proven experience working with government institutions, national statistical offices, and multi-sector stakeholders
• Experience in leading complex, multi-sectoral assessments, consultations, and consensus-building processes
• Experience working with UN agencies, international development organizations, and/or government counterparts is highly desirable
• Previous experience in child-focused data systems, child rights monitoring, SDGs, social policy, education, health, social protection, or related sectors is an asset
• Strong technical expertise in indicator development, statistical methodologies, metadata documentation and results-based monitoring frameworks
• Sound knowledge of international child-related monitoring frameworks, including the CRC, CRPD, SDGs, and national development frameworks
• Expertise in data governance, data integration, management information systems and dashboard design
• Knowledge of data visualization tools and digital platforms
• Strong analytical, facilitation, stakeholder engagement and report-writing skills
• Understanding of data quality assurance, privacy, cybersecurity, and ethical considerations related to data management
• Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic is a must
• Experience in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region or the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is desirable

Skills

• Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks
• Statistical Systems Development
• Indicator Framework Development
• Data Management
• Evidence-based Policymaking
• National Indicator Frameworks
• Data Visualization Platforms
• Dashboard Design
• Multi-Sectoral Assessments
• Consensus-Building Processes
• Child Rights Monitoring
• Results-Based Monitoring Frameworks
• Statistical Methods
• Metadata Documentation
• Data Governance
• Management Information Systems
• Data Integration
• Data Quality Assurance
• Data Privacy
• Cybersecurity
• Report Writing

Languages

English, Arabic