Head of Education

OVERVIEW

Post Number : 1CAUIS0095PA

Grade : P-5

Parent Sector : UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS)

Duty Station : Montreal

Job Family : Education

Type of contract : Project Appointment

Duration of contract : 2 years renewable

Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 04-NOV-2025

UNESCO Core Values : Commitment to the Organization Integrity Respect for Diversity Professionalism

Duration of contract : initially 2 years with possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Established in 1999 the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) serves as UNESCOs statistical agency for its 193 member states (MS) and 12 associated members. The UIS agenda is focused on the delivery of cross-national comparable data for Global regional and development agendas covering the fields of education science culture and communication and information. The UIS delivers the technical support for MS to produce transformative data based on the 3 pillars (Standards and methodologies; Data production; Brokering and outreach). The UIS vision described in its 2022-2029 Medium Term strategy is to ensure that countries policies and decision-making are informed by sound statistical information; that they can benchmark progress towards national and international goals and learn from the experience of others. The UIS is seeking to build a management team that will lead the successful implementation of that vision.

The UIS provides the data and technical inputs for global regional and funding mechanisms for education work such as the UN Transforming Education Summit the Global Education Cooperation Mechanism (GCM) G7 G20 and the GPE results framework. The UIS meets data needs for emerging priorities for example through its work with UNICEF World Bank OECD and the GEMR on the Joint Survey of national education responses to COVID 19. Within the mandate of strengthening reporting the UIS in partnership with the Global Education Monitoring report (GEMR) achieved consensus on the adoption of an SDG 4 benchmarking process and supports countries in setting and monitoring targets for 2025 and 2030 as co-leaders of the data and monitoring function of the GCM.

Under the overall authority and supervision of the Director of UNESCO Institute for Statistics the incumbent as Head of Education Data and Indicators Section leads the development and implementation of the sections work plan ensuring alignment with the UIS transformation agenda and coherence across teams. The incumbent manages the work of three units : Administrative Data Household Survey Data and Data Standards and Integration. S / he will be responsible for the timely update of the global education indicator database maintaining high standards of quality comparability and relevance. More specifically the incumbents main activities will include the following :

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Main responsibilities and tasks

1. Strategic planning and work plan execution

• Lead the planning coordination and execution of the sections work plan ensuring alignment with UIS strategic priorities and transformation direction.
• Lead the development of the statistical processes ensuring efficiency and quality with a system of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and clear-cut defined workflows for the production and update of the indicators under the sections responsibility.
• Monitor and validate the timely update of the global education indicator database ensuring compliance with UIS standards and methodologies.
• Oversee programmatic and administrative tasks including budgeting performance monitoring and reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop a work program to achieve these objectives ensuring the production of reports to member states and inputs to maximize the effectiveness of the Regional Field Network (RFN) work.
• Initiate and introduce necessary changes to ensure the section activities respond to current and emerging data needs.

2. Statistical frameworks standards and tools

3. Administrative data production

4. Household survey data production

5. Partnership management and data contributions

Long Description

6. Support to SDG4 coordination

7. People and talent management

8. Work program validation and execution

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)

Communication (C)

Accountability (C)

Innovation (C)

Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)

Planning and organizing (C)

Results focus (C)

Teamwork (C)

Professionalism (C)

Building partnerships (M)

Driving and managing change (M)

Leading and empowering others (M)

Making quality decisions (M)

Managing performance (M)

Strategic thinking (M)

For detailed information please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework .

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Work experience

Skills / competencies

Language

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Work experience

Languages

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

UNESCOs 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 138297 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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UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.

UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Early Childhood Education,Classroom Experience,Education Administration,Lesson Planning,Special Education,Adult Education,Teaching,Curriculum Development,Administrative Experience,Leadership Experience,Program Development,Supervising Experience

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1