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The consultant will conduct a comprehensive review of the CI Statistics Programme to provide actionable recommendations for a renewed UIS Communication and Information Statistics Strategy. This strategy will guide UIS’s future work on data collection, analysis, and dissemination in the communication and information domain, aligned with UNESCO’s overall strategic priorities and global data needs.
Job Responsibility:
Conduct a comprehensive review of the CI Statistics Programme to provide actionable recommendations for a renewed UIS Communication and Information Statistics Strategy
Produce a comprehensive report presenting the research findings and recommendations
Review the UIS Medium Term Strategy 2022-2029
Review the UIS Communication and Informational Statistics Programme from 2001-2024
Review current UNESCO CI Sector Programme priorities and recent CI Sector statistical activities
Review G7 and G20 CI related documents and declarations
Review ongoing UN post-2030 discussions and outcomes
Conduct in depth consultations with the UNESCO CI Sector Executive Office and CI Sector Division Chiefs
Provide an overview of CI statistics related activities in selected international and regional organisations
Consult with selected key stakeholders
Identify potential partnerships and synergies at the international and regional levels
Requirements:
Advanced university degree (Master or PhD degree or equivalent) in quantitative disciplines (e.g. statistics, economics, social sciences,) and preferably in a communication and information sciences discipline
At least 7-10 years working experience in CI statistics and/or research and/or policy development
Excellent oral and writing English communication skills
A demonstrated ability to conduct research and synthesize information
Effective organizational and people skills
Proficient in time management
Ability to work autonomously
Client oriented and collaborative
Demonstrates strong proficiency in both spoken and written English
Nice to have:
Direct experience managing or implementing communication and information programmes is desirable
Familiarity with French, Spanish or Arabic is considered advantageous