Education Data Systems & Evidence Consultant

This consultancy aims to strengthen UNICEF’s education data systems and evidence generation to support data-driven decision-making across key education priorities. The consultant will improve the availability, quality and use of education data, strengthen linkages with Education Management Information Systems (EMIS), support data integration and analysis, and develop evidence products that inform UNICEF’s education advocacy, programming and policy engagement.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen UNICEF’s education data systems and evidence generation to support data-driven decision-making across key education priorities.
• Improve the availability, quality and use of education data.
• Strengthen linkages with Education Management Information Systems (EMIS).
• Support data integration and analysis.
• Develop evidence products that inform UNICEF’s education advocacy, programming and policy engagement.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Education, Statistics, and other social science disciplines
• Minimum five years of professional experience in education data, statistics, monitoring, evaluation, research or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience working with EMIS or similar education data platforms.
• Experience analysing education administrative data and producing policy-oriented analytical products.
• Experience working with Ministries of Education, governments or international organizations.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas is an asset: Education statistics and system monitoring; Disability-inclusive education data; Education in emergencies; Secondary education and skills development; Regional (preferably Africa) or global education monitoring initiatives.
• Proficiency in English is required.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Strong understanding of education data systems, EMIS and data lifecycle management.
• Ability to rapidly learn new thematic areas and synthesize evidence.
• Ability to link data across education topics and identify cross-sectoral insights.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to translate technical analysis into concise policy messages.
• Proficiency in other UN languages is desirable.

Skills

• Education Data Analysis
• Education Management Information System
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Education Statistics
• Policy Analysis
• Data Lifecycle Management
• Quantitative Analysis
• Evidence Synthesis
• Education Data Integration
• Education Research
• Disability-Inclusive Education Data
• Education in Emergencies
• Secondary Education Analysis
• Regional Education Monitoring
• Education Data Systems Strengthening
• Data Driven Decision Making
• Technical Report Preparation
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Education Policy Communication

Languages

English