Project Officer (Statistics Quality Assurance) (Re-advertisement)

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This is a P-3 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 5 years of experience, depending on education.

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The salary for this job should be between 113,690 USD and 148,869 USD.

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Post Number : 1CAUIS0065PA Grade : P-3 Parent Sector : UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) Duty Station: Montreal 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) : 23-NOV-2022 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** -------------------------------------------------------- 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. The UIS agenda is focused on the delivery of cross-national comparable data for Global, regional and development agendas, covering the fields of education, science, culture, and communication and information. The UIS delivers the technical support for MS to produce transformative data based on the 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. PURPOSE ------- The UIS has a commitment to monitor the production of statistics to ensure the quality of the data disseminated and has designed a revised Statistical Quality Assurance Framework (SQAF). Under the overall authority of the UIS Director, the role will be responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the SQAF and Quality Policy for the UIS data releases. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS ------------------------------- **MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS** 1\. Promoting Quality Culture - Promote a quality culture within the UIS based on the United Nations Principles Governing International Statistics Activities, total quality management principles, a comprehensive set of statistical quality dimensions, and standards such as the Generic Statistical Business Process Model (GSBPM) that promote harmonisation of statistical processes, including through regular reporting, communication and training. 2\. Conducting the Quality Evaluation Programme - Conduct quality evaluations of all UIS statistical production processes (such as the Survey of Formal Education), and supporting statistical infrastructure processes (such as metadata management), with the aim of identifying areas for improvement in quality and/or performance, and implementing those improvements. 3\. Monitor progress, impact and tools for statistical production processes - Monitor statistical production processes as they take place, using key performance indicators (such as response rates), and quality gates (such as pre-dissemination quality control) with the aim of measuring progress and minimising the risk of errors during each processing cycle of each production process. - Identify, compare, and resolve data quality issues, and determine impact on UIS programme and policy related to data coverage and quality. - Evaluate large datasets for quality and accuracy ensuring adherence to data quality standards - Determine root cause for data quality errors, and make recommendations for long-term solutions. - Apply statistical analysis models to verify data accuracy. - Ensure data integrity by implementing quality assurance practices, making proposals to gather and enter missing data, and resolving anomalies. 4\. Further Development and Evolution of SQAF - Recommend improvements to SQAF based on experience in its use, coordinate and monitor the implementation of agreed improvements. - Keep track of all quality improvements that have been agreed and the status of their implementation. 5\. Quality Reporting to Users and Stakeholders - Develop a cut down version of a quality evaluation report that can be provided to key users of data from statistical production processes as an indication of the quality of the data they are using and as evidence that the UIS is committed to quality. 6\. Quality/Performance Reporting to the Director - Report to the Director on a quarterly basis on: - the results of each evaluation and the status of agreed quality/performance improvements; - quality training given; and - any major changes to the SQAF that have been implemented or are being considered. **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) **-** ----- 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 in Mathematics, Economics, Analytics, data science, quantitative social sciences or related field. ***Work experience*** - Minimum 4 years, of which preferably 2 years acquired at international level in statistical data production including cleaning, processing, compilation and statistical analysis; with experience with education data being highly desirable. - Relevant experience in quality management of data activities including the establishment of quality policies, processes and tools. - Proven experience using one or more of these statistical software or programming languages: Stata, SAS, SPSS, R or Python or other. ***Skills/competencies*** - Understanding and knowledge of the management of statistical databases, systems design, and the production of statistical data in all phases of the data lifecycle. - Ability to apply Quality Assurance Frameworks and other quality initiatives to understand best practice principles for data quality and continuous improvement. - Ability to identify the key statistical issues and potential quality impacts for all stages of the collection process and take the appropriate steps to mitigate. - Ability to conduct risk assessments on datasets through understanding the broad types for risk assessment: Within the source; Within the UIS; Wider environment. - Ability to promote credibility of the quality of data to users of statistics through developing and promoting quality assurance practices internally and externally. - Excellent written and oral presentation skills. ***Language*** - Excellent knowledge of English. **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- ***Experience*** - Four years or more of experience in the UN or other international development organisations with the collection and dissemination of Education Data. ***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. The approximate annual starting salary for this post is 90.966 US $. For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits. **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 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.