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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">About Fika</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Fika (Formerly \"Bridges to Prosperity\") exists to innovate cost-effective rural infrastructural solutions through advocacy, evidence and technical assistance to promote safe access for geographically isolated communities through partnership with governments and donors. Our evidence-based approach demonstrates that safe, reliable access unlocks opportunity and drives economic and social development in rural areas.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Opportunity Overview</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">The Lobito Corridor spans more than 1,300 kilometers, connecting the Port of Lobito through Benguela, Huambo, Bié, and Moxico provinces to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia. While the Corridor presents significant opportunities for economic development and improved service access, it also poses risks for children, adolescents, and women, including displacement, child protection risks, gender-based violence, and pressure on social services. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Fika is seeking a Local Research Specialist with deep in-country expertise in Angola to support an anticipated project funded by UNICEF to study the situation of children, adolescents, and women along the Lobito Corridor in Angola. The Local Research Specialist will support a Fika research team on a consultancy basis to produce a comprehensive, data-driven situational analysis. Fika welcomes Angolan nationals and individuals with demonstrated right to work and sustained professional experience in Angola to submit their interest for this consultancy for the anticipated project.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Responsibilities</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">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</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Provide summaries on Angola's policy landscape, administrative data, and the national statistical system, and facilitating access to relevant data sources from line ministries</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">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</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">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</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Ensure that gender equality, child rights, disability inclusion, safeguarding, and other cross-cutting considerations are integrated into all analytical work and deliverables</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Complete all other designated research activities upon research lead request</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Qualifications and Experience</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Advanced degree in social sciences, development studies, public policy, economics, statistics, sociology, anthropology, or a related field</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Minimum of 7–10 years of relevant professional experience in social policy research, child rights, development evaluation, or related sectors in Angola</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Demonstrated expertise in quantitative data analysis of large national datasets, with proficiency in STATA, SPSS, R, or equivalent statistical software preferred</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">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</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">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</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Knowledge of the Lobito Corridor provinces (Benguela, Huambo, Bié, Moxico, and/or Moxico Leste) is a significant asset</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Full professional proficiency in Portuguese (written and spoken) is required; strong professional proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Strong analytical, communication, and policy-oriented reporting skills; ability to draft bilingual deliverables in both Portuguese and English</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Commitment to Fika's mission, values, and ethical standards, including child safeguarding, integrity, and inclusion</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Ability to work independently, remotely, collaboratively, and across cultures</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Process</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Interested candidates are invited to submit an application indicating their area(s) of expertise and relevant experience. For this proposal opportunity, the selection process will include: review of CV and cover letter against the stated scope; shortlisting and interview of selected candidates; reference verification; inclusion of the finalist's profile in Fika's proposal to UNICEF; and UNICEF's written approval of proposed personnel prior to contract engagement.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Remuneration</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Consultancy fees will be determined based on the scope of work, required level of expertise, and market benchmarks, consistent with Fika's established consultant rate structures, local labor markets, and funding requirements and/or donor regulations. Generally, Fika will not assume any tax liabilities on behalf of individual consultants.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Work Conditions</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Location: Remote, with potential engagement in Luanda and Lobito Corridor provinces (Benguela, Huambo, Bié, Moxico), contingent upon funding awards and client approvals</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Position Type: Short-Term Consultancy</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Duration: Part-Time, Up to 7 months: July 2026 – February 2027, subject to award</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Language Requirements: Portuguese (full professional proficiency required); English (required)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Nationality / Right to Work: Angolan nationals strongly preferred; right to work in Angola required</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Contingency Status: Contingent upon award of the UNICEF contract to Fika and UNICEF's written approval of proposed consultant</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Application Guidelines</span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><br></span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter to Fika, indicating your primary area(s) of expertise, geographic and sectoral experience in Angola, and general availability for the July 2026 – February 2027 period. In your application, please also indicate your familiarity with Angola's national data systems, including the 2024 Census, IIMS 2023–2024, and relevant line ministry administrative data. </span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline\">Applications for this proposal opportunity are due by 22 June 2026.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Fika is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all consultants and staff.</span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><br><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">CV Guidelines:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Length: Maximum 4 pages.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Education: Highlight relevant diplomas, degrees and recognized certifications </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Exclude: personal information (photos, gender, religion, marital status, number of dependents), non-certified training.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Data Protection and Privacy Notice</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">By submitting your application, you consent to Fika collecting, storing, and processing your personal data for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this opportunity and for potential future assignments.</span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><br></span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><br></span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Your data will be retained only as long as necessary for these purposes and in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). 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