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National Expert – Sierra Leone Child Poverty Report

Development Expertise Lab

Published: 07 Sept 2026

Country: Sierra LeoneOrganization: Development Expertise LabClosing date: 13 Sep 2026Development Expertise Lab (DEL) is a research and consulting firm in international development. DEL specializes in data collection, data analysis and research activities in developing countries.In the framework of an assignment to update Sierra Leone's national Child Poverty Report using the 2025/26 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) data, DEL is assembling its project team and is looking to recruit a Sierra Leone-based national expert to support the multidimensional and monetary child poverty analysis, capacity-building activities and reporting deliverables. The assignment involves close collaboration with Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL), the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED) and other national counterparts. The national expert will work alongside DEL's international team members and will support engagement with Government counterparts and other in-country stakeholders.QualificationsCandidates must meet the following criteria:Advanced university degree (Master's level or higher) in statistics, economics, demography, data science, social policy, public policy, development economics, public finance, monitoring and evaluation, social sciences or a related fieldAt least five years of experience analysing household survey microdata, including MICS, Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS), household income and expenditure surveys, living standards surveys or comparable datasetsAt least five years of relevant experience supporting poverty analysis, child rights research, social policy analysis, public finance for children, monitoring and evaluation, or stakeholder consultation processesAdvanced proficiency in STATA, R or comparable statistical software, including survey-weighted analysis and reproducible codingKnowledge of Sierra Leone's poverty, child rights, social protection, education, health, nutrition, WASH, disability, gender, public finance or local governance context is strongly desirableBased in Sierra LeoneExcellent written and spoken English; fluency in Krio or other relevant local languages is an asset, particularly for stakeholder consultations at national and subnational levelsExcellent analytical, research, synthesis and report-writing skillsStrong communication, facilitation and relationship-management skills, and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team within agreed timelinesHow to applyApply by 13 September 2026 by filling the form: https://forms.gle/sx4Tk4SrGw3wjUEG8Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Country: Sierra Leone Organization: Development Expertise Lab Closing date: 13 Sep 2026 Development Expertise Lab (DEL) is a research and consulting firm in international development. DEL specializes in data collection, data analysis and research activities in developing countries. In the framework of an assignment to update Sierra Leone's national Child Poverty Report using the 2025/26 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) data, DEL is assembling its project team and is looking to recruit a Sierra Leone-based national expert to support the multidimensional and monetary child poverty analysis, capacity-building activities and reporting deliverables. The assignment involves close collaboration with Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL), the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED) and other national counterparts. The national expert will work alongside DEL's international team members and will support engagement with Government counterparts and other in-country stakeholders. Qualifications Candidates must meet the following criteria: • Advanced university degree (Master's level or higher) in statistics, economics, demography, data science, social policy, public policy, development economics, public finance, monitoring and evaluation, social sciences or a related field • At least five years of experience analysing household survey microdata, including MICS, Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS), household income and expenditure surveys, living standards surveys or comparable datasets • At least five years of relevant experience supporting poverty analysis, child rights research, social policy analysis, public finance for children, monitoring and evaluation, or stakeholder consultation processes • Advanced proficiency in STATA, R or comparable statistical software, including survey-weighted analysis and reproducible coding • Knowledge of Sierra Leone's poverty, child rights, social protection, education, health, nutrition, WASH, disability, gender, public finance or local governance context is strongly desirable • Based in Sierra Leone • Excellent written and spoken English; fluency in Krio or other relevant local languages is an asset, particularly for stakeholder consultations at national and subnational levels • Excellent analytical, research, synthesis and report-writing skills • Strong communication, facilitation and relationship-management skills, and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team within agreed timelines How to apply Apply by 13 September 2026 by filling the form: https://forms.gle/sx4Tk4SrGw3wjUEG8 Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

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