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The overall objective of this consultancy is to support the UIS Asia-Pacific Regional Office in advancing regional SDG 4 monitoring and capacity-building efforts through the collection and compilation of internationally comparable data, analytical reporting drawing on UIS and related data sources, development and dissemination of thematic knowledge products, and technical coordination activities.
Job Responsibility:
Support the development and implementation of the analytical framework of the report under the guidance of the Senior Regional Advisor
Contribute to data collection, compilation, cleaning, validation, and statistical analysis in accordance with UIS standards and methodologies
Assist in the application of relevant indicators and analytical approaches to assess trends, identify gaps, and highlight emerging issues across education sub-sectors
Contribute to contextual and policy-related analysis to complement statistical findings, drawing on relevant policies, initiatives, and regional developments
Draft assigned analytical sections and prepare corresponding tables, figures, and data visualizations, ensuring statistical accuracy and clarity of presentation in line with agreed reporting formats
Support the overall finalization process of the report, including technical revisions, incorporation of feedback, coordination with design and production processes, and preparation of dissemination and communication materials, as required
Contribute to the conceptualization and analytical framing of thematic UIS Education Factsheets under the SDG 4 monitoring framework
Compile and analyse relevant regional data from UIS and other recognized sources, as appropriate
Draft concise, data-driven and policy-relevant content for dissemination to policymakers and stakeholders
Support the preparation of data visualizations and presentation materials
Contribute to internal technical review and finalization processes
Contribute to the analytical and technical preparation of regional workshops on key thematic areas within the SDG 4 monitoring framework
Prepare and coordinate technical and administrative documentation, including concept notes, agendas, invitation letters, nomination forms, and related materials
Contribute to the preparation of background notes, presentations, and analytical briefs to support substantive discussions
Coordinate logistical arrangements in collaboration with relevant teams and partners, including participant communication and workshop organization
Provide on-site technical support during the workshops, including facilitation support, time management, and moderation functions as required
Lead the preparation of post-workshop documentation, including summary reports, key takeaways, and follow-up materials such as certificates of participation
Requirements:
Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in the field of international development in education, economics, or other education study with a focus on quantitative analysis is required
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in education data gathering, data processing and analysis for generating policy relevant documents and reports e.g. regional and sub regional education report is required
Experience in the use of statistical software for data validation, processing and analysis, such as R, STATA or Python is required
Good knowledge of MS Excel and other MS 365 applications is required
Experience with analytics and data visualization applications (MS PowerBI, Qlik, Tableau or similar)
An aptitude for numbers and the ability to present statistics in tabular and graphic form are required
Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage and analyze large data sets with a statistical package
Demonstrated writing abilities including contribution to or (co-) authorship of technical papers and analytical reports, preferably in the field of education monitoring or a related area
Good organizational skills are essential for the timely implementation of work plans, as well as an excellent team spirit and the ability to maintain effective working relationships in a multi-cultural environment
Excellent knowledge of English
Nice to have:
Advanced university degree in education, analytics, statistics or a related field is desirable
Experience with official statistics is desirable
Experience in data processing is desirable
Experience in working with the United Nations system or similar international organization is desirable
Experience of working in education statistics
Professional experience in a government or international organization