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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Parent Sector : UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) Duty Station: Dakar Job Family: Education Type of contract : Non Staff Duration of contract : From 1 to 6 months Recruitment open to : External candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 18-Aug-2021 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- The UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) plays a critical role in the Education 2030 Agenda by producing cross-nationally-comparable education indicators and working with partners to develop new indicators, methodologies, statistical approaches and monitoring tools to better assess progress towards the international education targets. It is the designated lead agency for producing the indicators needed to track global progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4), while sharing responsibility for some targets with other agencies. At the Pan African Conference on Education (PACE 2018) in Nairobi, Member States committed to “Strengthening mechanisms, including EMIS, for data collection, analysis, dissemination and use at the national level and data reporting at the regional, continental and global levels for monitoring of progress toward CESA 16‐25 and SDG4‐ Education 2030. Since April 2018, The UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) and the Pan African Institute of Education for Development (IPED) of the African Union have undertaken a number of consultations and initiatives in order to put in place a function joint monitoring and reporting framework for both CESA and SDG4. Currently, CESA and SDG4 have 17 common indicators. A number of SDG4 indicators can also be used as proxies to CESA. However, many of them are new that need to be piloted before the main data collection is organized. SCOPE OF WORK ------------- **Scope of work** In an effort to increase the coverage of CESA indicators, UIS and IPED are looking for the services of a consultant, who will have to achieve the following key deliverable: - Report on the availability at the country level, of data required to generate indicators 1.2, 5.3, 7.1, 9.8, 11.3, A2 and A3; and report the information available for indicators 11.2 and 11.3 from the table below. Where the required data items are not collected, the report should highlight any potential challenge to overcome if such data have to be integrated in the current data collection mechanisms. The report will also review the current CESA Indicators for coherence with CESA objectives and their feasibility of providing national coverage and policy impact **CESA Indicator** - 1.2 Percentage of teachers qualified in Science or Technology or Engineering or - Mathematics by Sex - 5.3 Percentage of Female Head Teachers - 7.1 Percentage of teachers qualified to teach in Science or Mathematics according to national standards - 9.8 Proportion of Learners enrolled in: a. Distance Education, b. Open learning, c. E-Learning Programmes - 11.2 Your Government produces an Annual School Census Report: Last year available - 11.3 School Census Return Rate - A.2 Percentage of pupils being taught using an African language as a medium of instruction - A.3 Percentage of Learners learning an African language as a subject Long Description ---------------- ***Work Assignment Overview*** The consultant would conduct the following key activities to ensure that the report reflects the situation of the African countries: - Map the indicators/data items required to the existing data collection tools. This will lead to a data gap analysis and the appreciation of the relevance of such data to Member States - Evaluate the opportunity to organize dedicated data collection from Member States for indicators 1.2, 5.3, 7.1, 9.8, 11.3, A2 and A3 in the short and long term. **COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** ------------------------------------ Accountability (C) Communication (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Building partnerships (M) **-** ----- For detailed information, please consult the [UNESCO Competency Framework](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/competency_framework_e.pdf). **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** --------------------------- ***Education*** - Master’s degree in statistics, demography, education or in social sciences. ***Experience*** - Minimum of 8 years of professional work experience in the data collection and analysis particularly in education. - Proven expertise in the production of education statistics within a ministry of education. - Good understanding of issues pertaining to education statistics in the African context. ***Skills/competencies*** - Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to reporting and monitoring of SDG4. - Knowledge of sustainable development issues related to education in Africa. - Capacity to plan, organize and manage for quality and results - Demonstrated ability of collaboration, knowledge sharing, to build consensus, negotiate and apply good judgment - Demonstrated ability to improve programmes or services; analyzing situations proposing options to solve problems or meet client needs. - The ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) - Technical competence in the use of I.T. tools and both standard office and data processing/analysis software (i.e., MS Excel, MS Word, SPSS, Stata or SAS) ***Languages*** - Excellent knowledge of English and French. **SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS** ------------------------------------- Interested candidates should click on “Apply Now”, then download and complete the Employment History form (Word file). At the end of the Word file, insert extra pages with the following required information (As a part of the Technical Proposal) in English( \* Upon completing the Word file with all the requested information above, upload the file at the “My Employment History Form / My Documents” section of the online application form. Only applications with the above requested information will be considered). I. A statement indicating how your qualifications and experience make you suitable for the assignment. II. A Technical Written proposal consisting of: - A description of your proposed approach and methodology for undertaking the assignment. - A work plan with detailed milestones and key deliverables/activities as per the terms of reference. - Comments on the Terms of Reference, if any (in brief). - An up to date curriculum vitae (CV). - The amount to be charged for the assignment per day and per month. Any travel and subsistence requirements should be indicated separately. III. Please design your payment scheme against clear and specific set of deliverables and milestones as reflected in your work plan. IV. Please provide a list of work assignments and THREE (03) contacts as references as part of the submission. V. The proposal must be in English or French. 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. **Footer** ---------- 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 [(last update here)](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.