Head of Education Survey Section

Contract

This is a P-4 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 7 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 138,092 USD and 178,042 USD.

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Post Number : 1CAUIS0090PA Grade : P-4 Parent Sector : UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) Duty Station: Montreal Job Family: Education Type of contract : Project Appointment Duration of contract : 2 years Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 15-JAN-2023 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism ***Duration of contract: 2 years with possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance.*** **BACKGROUND** -------------- Established in 1999, the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) serves as UNESCO’s statistical agency for its 193 member states (MS) and 12 associated members. UIS’ mandate covers cross- national comparable data for global, regional and development agendas, in the fields of education, science, culture, and communication and information. In addition, the UIS also delivers the technical support for MS to produce transformative data based on its 3 pillars (Standards and methodologies; Data production; Brokering and outreach). The UIS’ vision, described in its 2022-2029 Medium Term strategy, is to ensure that countries’ policies and decision-making are informed by sound statistical information; that they can benchmark progress towards national and international goals and learn from the experience of others. The UIS is seeking to build a management team that will lead the successful implementation of that vision. The UIS provides the data and technical inputs for global, regional, and funding mechanisms for education work, such as the UN Transforming Education Summit, the Global Education Cooperation Mechanism (GCM), G7, G20 and the GPE results framework. The UIS meets data needs for emerging priorities, for example through its work with UNICEF, World Bank, OECD and the GEMR on the Joint Survey of national education responses to COVID 19. Within the mandate of strengthening reporting, the UIS in partnership with the Global Education Monitoring report (GEMR) achieved consensus on the adoption of an SDG 4 benchmarking process and supports countries in setting and monitoring targets for 2025 and 2030 as co- leaders of the data and monitoring function of the GCM. OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST ------------------------------------- **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** Under the overall authority of the UIS Director and the direct supervision of the Head of Education in Administrative data section, the incumbent manages the work of the Education Survey Unit, delivering all the functions related to collection, production, validation, and internal processes pertaining to education data from official administrative sources, including education finance data. The incumbent is responsible for systematically monitoring and reporting data quality, methodological and survey issues (in collaboration with other units such Methodology and Standards), improving and maintaining the international education database, including metadata, and ensuring that international statistical standards are met. More specifically, the incumbent will: 1\. Supervise and manage the development and implementation of administrative education data collection strategies, planning, budgeting, defining and designing data collections (in collaboration with Education Standards and Monitoring, the Data Quality and Analysis and the IT Services Sections); designing and implementing questionnaires and running data collections (in collaboration with UIS IT services and the regional field network); capturing, processing validating and disseminating data and indicators to users, including UIS teams in charge of producing and disseminating international education indicators. 2\. Coordinate the provision of data, analytical products, training and other support for key clients. Interprets data and key results, providing advice and guidance to consultants, technical experts, national authorities and clients. 3\. Streamline the integration of key external sources into UIS processes, including population data (UNPD and national sources) and macroeconomic and public expenditures data from the IMF. 4\. Coordinate and establish clear processes with external partners on joint surveys, such as the UIS-OECD Education data collection (UOE) 5\. Propose a business intelligence framework, associated KPIs and business analyses for UIS’ performance related to education surveys: interpret data, detect trends and flag problems, produce regular analytical reports to the Head of Education in Administrative data section (ED-ADM) highlighting successes, challenges and potential solutions. 6\. In partnership with the regional field network and other units of the Education section develop and implement a capacity building strategy and associated resources to support Member States in responding to UIS Survey of Formal Education questionnaires. 7\. Maintain close liaison and cooperation with other teams across the Institute and UNESCO, and with international and national institutions to ensure a high level of collaboration and coordination and represent the Institute at international, national and inter-agency meetings. 8\. Responsible for the development of plans and objectives and for the management of staff, including coaching of staff, identifying staff training needs, providing training, evaluating performance and giving feedback to staff. 9\. Perform any additional activities that may be required in support of the UIS’s mandate and to ensure the success of the team’s work programme. **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) Strategic thinking (M) Managing performance (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 or a closely related quantitative discipline or in the field of education or social sciences with a substantial applied statistics component. ***Work Experience*** - Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience in applied social statistics (preferably education) at the national, regional or international level either within a UN or similar agency or in a government ministry/agency, of which preferably 3 years acquired at the international level. - Minimum of 3 years of professional experience managing large-scale data collection and dissemination. ***Skills and Competencies*** - Familiarity with SDG 4/global, regional and national education monitoring frameworks. - Sound understanding of data quality and processes at all stages of the data value chain. - Demonstrated ability to explore innovative options to deliver data and analytical products, including understanding how to leverage emerging methodological opportunities. - 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. ***Languages*** - Excellent knowledge of English. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS ------------------------ ***Work Experience*** - Experience in coordinating and managing data-related business intelligence. - Experience with relevant programming 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. ***Skills & Competencies*** - Ability to manage multicultural teams and drive them to deliver under tight timelines. - Capacity to lead teams and train them towards the achievement of the organizations' objectives and goals. ***Languages*** - Working knowledge of another UN language (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish). **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. The approximate annual starting salary for this post is USD $ 112, 586. 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. **Footer** ---------- *UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as 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. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States ([last update here](https://en.unesco.org/careers/geographicaldistribution)) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities 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.*