[Hiring] Education Data Systems & Evidence Consultant @AGORA

Role Description

This assignment aims to strengthen UNICEF’s education data systems and evidence generation to support data-driven decision-making across key education priorities. The consultant will:

• Improve the availability, quality and use of education data.
• Strengthen linkages with Education Management Information Systems (EMIS).
• Support data integration and analysis.
• Develop evidence products that inform UNICEF’s education advocacy, programming and policy engagement.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education, Statistics, or other social science disciplines.

Requirements

• Minimum five years of professional experience in education data, statistics, monitoring, evaluation, research or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience working with EMIS or similar education data platforms.
• Experience analysing education administrative data and producing policy-oriented analytical products.
• Experience working with Ministries of Education, governments or international organizations.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas is an asset:
  • Education statistics and system monitoring.
  • Disability-inclusive education data.
  • Education in emergencies.
  • Secondary education and skills development.
  • Regional (preferably Africa) or global education monitoring initiatives.
• Proficiency in English is required.

Skills

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Strong understanding of education data systems, EMIS and data lifecycle management.
• Ability to rapidly learn new thematic areas and synthesize evidence.
• Ability to link data across education topics and identify cross-sectoral insights.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to translate technical analysis into concise policy messages.

Desirables

• Proficiency in other UN languages.

Values and Commitment

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged.

The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence.

Application Process

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV).
• Cover letter.
• A separate financial proposal.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes. All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.