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The Project Officer will contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of data integration and dissemination processes within the UIS. The incumbent will support the production of high-quality, timely and comparable education data and contribute to the update and dissemination of the global education indicator database. The role focuses on technical implementation, data processing, data validation, metadata management, data dissemination, and operational support to standards and interoperability initiatives.
Job Responsibility
Support the design and implementation of frameworks for integrating multi-source data (administrative, survey, assessment and alternative sources)
Contribute to the operationalization of interoperability standards such as SDMX, APIs and data exchange protocols
Assist in harmonizing datasets across countries and domains to ensure comparability
Support the development and maintenance of scalable data architectures (data lakes, warehouses, cloud-based systems)
Contribute to the integration of survey-based and administrative data to strengthen coverage of participation, completion and learning indicators
Support data dissemination and analyses related to equity and socio-economic disparities in education
Contribute to the development and maintenance of metadata systems aligned with international standards
Contribute to the development and application of data quality assurance procedures and support documentation of statistical processes
Support efforts to strengthen data governance, including data stewardship and compliance with UIS standards
Use statistical software (R, Python, Stata, SQL-based systems) to support data processing, validation and integration workflows
Apply AI/ML techniques — such as anomaly detection, imputation, classification and NLP — under the guidance of senior staff
Ensure adherence to UNESCO principles on the ethical and responsible use of AI
Contribute to the methodological development and production of SDG 4 indicators
Support Member States in implementing reporting mechanisms and applying UIS standards
Prepare technical notes, data processing guidelines, data briefs and inputs to analytical reports
Contribute to the preparation of training materials, guidance documents and toolkits on data integration and dissemination
Support the delivery of capacity-building activities for Member States and regional partners
Assist in facilitating knowledge-sharing activities and communities of practice
Support collaboration with international partners such as Eurostat, OECD, UNSD and national statistical offices
Participate in technical meetings, working groups and inter-agency discussions as required
Requirements
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in statistics, mathematics, data science, economics or a related field with a strong applied statistics component
A minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience in official statistics, data systems or related fields, of which preferably two (2) years acquired at international level
Demonstrated experience in data integration and interoperability
Demonstrated experience in managing, extracting and analysing large datasets using statistical software
Experience in metadata and data quality processes
Strong technical skills in statistical frameworks, standards and tools
Experience with data production processes and quality assurance procedures
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong technical skill set required for modern data dissemination workflows, including the use of AI
Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment
Excellent communication and drafting skills
Proficiency in R or Python and Stata, and in data warehousing solutions
Knowledge of international statistical standards (e.g. SDMX)
Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms and APIs
Excellent knowledge of English
Good knowledge of French
Nice to have
Experience in a National Statistical Office, international organization or UN system
Proficiency in SQL
Experience with AI/ML applications
Knowledge of SDG monitoring frameworks
Knowledge of another official language of UNESCO (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish)