Associate Project Officer (Research - Monitoring)
Paris
- Organization: UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
- Location: Paris
- Grade: Junior level - P-2, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
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Occupational Groups:
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Scientist and Researcher
- Project and Programme Management
- Closing Date: Closed
OVERVIEW
Post Number : ED/TA 061
Grade : P-2
Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED)
Duty Station: Paris
Job Family: Education
Type of contract : Temporary Appointment
Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 20-AUG-2024
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
Duration of contract: 11 months starting October 2024 with possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Education, the overall guidance from the GEM Report Director and of the GEM Chief Education Monitoring and the immediate supervision of the Senior Project Officer (Data and Analysis), the Associate Project Officer (Research - Monitoring) will take responsibility for supporting the preparation of the Spotlight report 2025 and the monitoring part of the 2026 GEM Report.
A. Main duties and responsibilities
The incumbent’s major activities will include:
1. Spotlight regional report on completion and foundational learning in Africa
• Support report development through quantitative and qualitative data analyses, drafting report sections, reviewing literature, and monitoring policies on foundational learning.
• Support background paper commissioning and review process and contract management.
• Support the Spotlight country research teams
• Support report logistics, e.g. organizing meetings setting timelines, calculating budgets, etc.
2. Overall support to GEM Report products
• Contribute research and drafting to various products developed by GEM Report.
• Contribute to product quality assurance process (e.g., fact-checking, referencing).
B. Organizational environment and partnerships
The incumbent will work under the supervision of the GEM Report Senior Policy Analyst (Monitoring)
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C. Expected results and duration of the assignment
The expected results are as follows:
• Draft sections / chapter of the Spotlight report on foundational learning in Africa
• Contribute to a database of policies on foundational learning in Africa
• Inputs to SDG 4 Scorecard products, online resources (SCOPE, VIEW, WIDE)
• Inputs to advocacy and communication materials for publications and presentations
• Support to quality assurance process of Spotlight and other FEM Report products.
The work does not entail any supervisory role.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in education, development studies, economics, sociology, social policy, or other related social science discipline.
Work Experience
• At least two years of professional experience as a researcher and/or analyst working on regional or global education issues.
• Experience with African education systems and specific regional challenges is an asset.
Skills/Competencies
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Good understanding of education policies
• Ability to draft good quality content at an international report level
• Ability to think critically and innovatively
• Demonstrated ability to deliver to tight deadlines
• Ability to maintain effective collegial relations in a multi-cultural setting and to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent IT skills to carry out the work
Languages
• Excellent knowledge of English
• Good knowledge of French would be an asset.
• Knowledge of another UNESCO official language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish) is desirable.
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 81, 459 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. 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.
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