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The Individual Specialist will serve in the Report development for the 2026 Global Report on ECCE and will support UNESCO in coordinating, developing, editing and finalising successive versions of the Report and associated advocacy products starting from the existing Draft 0 with particular attention to the thematic focus on financing to achieve inclusion, equity and quality.
Job Responsibility:
Conduct desk research on global, regional and national ECCE trends, with a particular focus on financing for inclusion, equity and quality
Compile, review and synthesise policy documents, background papers, partner inputs, and case studies
Analyse quantitative and qualitative data on ECCE access, quality, equity and inclusion
Coordinate with chapter leads, contributors, co-publishers, and partners to secure timely inputs
Draft and provide substantive editing of selected sections
Ensure coherence, clarity, flow, consistency of terminology, and alignment with UNESCO editorial and quality standards
Participate in and support the preparation of global and regional consultations, TAG meetings, webinars and other ECCE-related events
Contribute to the development of advocacy and dissemination materials derived from the Global Report
Requirements:
Advanced degree in Education, Social Sciences, Economics, Public Policy, or a related field
At least 10 years of experience in education policy particularly in ECCE research, or related fields at Global and regional / national level
Demonstrated ability to analyse and synthesize data, produce high-quality reports, and integrate diverse stakeholder inputs
Familiarity with global ECCE frameworks, the SDG agenda, and regional contexts
Proven experience working with international organizations and facilitating multi-stakeholder consultations
Excellent drafting, data analysis, and communication skills in English