Post Number: 1CAUIS0062PA
Grade: P-4
Parent Sector: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS)
Duty Station: Paris
Job Family: Education
Type of contract: Project Appointment
Duration of contract: 1 year
Recruitment open to: Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 27-AUG-2021
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
Duration of contract: initially 1 year, with possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
The UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) is the statistical office of UNESCO and is the UN depository for global statistics in the fields of education, science, technology and innovation, culture and communication. The UIS is the official source of internationally comparable data used to monitor progress towards the Sustainable Development Goal on education. With custodianship of SDG 4 Global and Thematic Frameworks, the UIS hosts and co-chairs the Technical Cooperation Group on the indicators for SDG 4. The UIS was established to improve UNESCO’s statistical programme and to develop and deliver the timely, accurate and policy-relevant statistics needed in today’s increasingly complex and rapidly changing social, political and economic environments. Within this mandate, the UIS has initiated and supported regions and countries in developing benchmarks for selected SDG 4 indicators and region-specific education indicators; and, under the leadership of the African Union, is responsible for reporting against the CESA framework. As part of its strategy for collaboration, brokerage and the generation of public goods the UIS has coordinated with UNICEF, World Bank, OECD and the GEMR on the Joint Survey of national education responses to COVID 19 and is developing resources to support the monitoring of commitments for Mission: Recovering Education 2021. The Learning Data Compact launched recently with the World Bank and UNICEF will build on the work done by the UIS to establish a Global Proficiency Framework for Reading and Mathematics, and on methodologies and toolkits to measure learning outcomes to make measurements internationally comparable.
PURPOSE
The UIS is developing a Global Education Observatory (GEO), with the vision of providing Member States and the international community with a gateway to education-related data that fulfils the need of national, regional and global stakeholders for easy access to information for decision making, which responds flexibly to short, medium and long-term priorities.
To achieve this vision, the proposed Observatory has the following objectives:
In the short-term, collect, crowdsource and present in visually attractive ways up-to-date information on education policy practices and responses to the COVID-19 pandemic;
In the medium-term, populate the gateway with data on the most important education policy priorities and form strategic partnerships with clear value added and complementarity, to ensure this gateway fulfils most stakeholders’ need with reference to achieving SDG 4.
The GEO will compile and integrate information from existing data collection mechanism including the UIS annual data release and rapid response data collection mechanisms, providing policy makers with real time data, particularly for emergencies such as COVID-19. It will implement strategic partnerships; crowdsource existing data as needed; and leverage innovative data collection such as big data techniques.
Under the overall authority of the UIS Director, overall guidance of the Senior Project Officer (GEO) P5, the role will support modelling and import of datasets into the GEO Data Hub platform, as well as metadata management.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
1. Development and Management of GEO database
• Support the development and implementation of the GEO database.
• Design and deliver the workplan of data releases including the input of UIS teams, UNESCO Sectors, Institutes and Field Offices, partners and consultants.
• Responsible for management, modelling and import of datasets and metadata into the GEO.
• Responsible for liaising with other technical partners on any developments or revisions to existing statistical processes, procedures, methodologies and systems used to disseminate statistical indicators to ensure datasets are fit for purpose in the context of adopting a more harmonised system of data dissemination under the GEO project.
• Coordinate the management and execution of all data utilisation and analytics components of the GEO project, monitor progress, and ensure deliverables are met on time.
2. Institutionalising a data demand and use agenda
Support the GEO Senior Project Officer to:
• Coordinate the data demand and use the GEO team and the data analysis team to ensure appropriate visualisations and guidance is offered to support countries and partners with maintenance and utilisation of the GEO information system.
• Work to ensure that end-use data and indicators are enhanced across regions; co-operate with counterparts regarding priority countries, so that their data is strengthened and support their inputs to the UIS’ work programme, including through training and capacity building.
3. Support to capacity building projects with a focus on the Africa pilot
Support Regional Field Networks and projects with specialist advice on:
• Support to national statistics and planning offices, and to sectoral statistical and planning services with a view to increasing the quality and range of data, and the effectiveness of their utilisation and dissemination.
• Design and implementation of technical assistance and training programmes to strengthen national information systems.
• Development of systems and processes to collect, analyse, and present data on national program performance and efficiency.
4. Support ongoing core UIS work
Contributing relevant quantitative and analytic work in support of the preparation of UIS reports, papers and publications and its outputs (e.g., regional reports, methodology papers etc.); Developing innovative ideas for data for education monitoring.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
• Communication (C)
• Accountability (C)
• Innovation (C)
• Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)
• Planning and organizing (C)
• Results focus (C)
• Teamwork (C)
• Professionalism (C)
• Building partnerships (M)
• Driving and managing change (M)
• Leading and empowering others (M)
• Making quality decisions (M)
• Managing performance (M)
• Strategic thinking (M)
For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework (https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/competency_framework_e.pdf).
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in statistics, economics, demography or a related discipline with strong statistical and data management component.
Work experience
• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience as a researcher and/or analyst working with administrative, finance, survey, and/or assessment data relating to education, especially with developing countries, of which preferably 3 years acquired at international level.
• Experience in designing, managing and implementing project and programme activities pertaining to data collection, analysis and dissemination, and developing innovative and effective information management systems.
Skills/competencies
• Familiarity with SDG 4/global, regional and national education monitoring frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to explore innovative options to deliver data and analytical products, including understanding how to leverage on emerging methodological opportunities.
• Experience with relevant coding languages (e.g. Python, R), data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau) and database management (SQL).
• Experience working with and reconciling data from multiple sources.
• Demonstrated capability to prepare analytical and dissemination products on complex technical issues suitable for a more general policy audience.
• Demonstrated capability to plan and manage projects; develop and manage partnerships development; to work effectively and collaboratively in a multi-cultural team environment.
Language
• Excellent knowledge of English.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education
• A post graduate degree in public policy, technology, data management, or a closely related field or equivalent experience.
• An advanced degree in applied statistics / data science is highly desirable.
Work experience
• Experience of working in developing countries for National Statistical Offices or Planning Units.
Languages
• Working knowledge of French.
BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc.
For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits (https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/unesco-staff-compensation-booklet_en.pdf).
SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website (https://careers.unesco.org/careersection/2/joblist.ftl). No modifications can be made to the application submitted.
The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview.
UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.
Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.
UNESCO applies a zero tolerance policy against all forms of harassment.
UNESCO is committed to achieve and sustain gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities, as well as nationals from non-and under-represented Member States (https://en.unesco.org/careers/geographicaldistribution) are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.
UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
Apply at: https://careers.unesco.org/job/Paris-Senior-Project-Officer-%28Database-Manager%29/731786002/
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