Consultancy - Handbook on Education Admin Data: Tech & Vocational Training Module (Re-advertised)
OVERVIEW
Parent Sector : UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS)
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Job Family: Education
Type of contract : Non Staff
Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months
Recruitment open to : External candidates
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
Background and objectives
The UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) plans to develop a practical, authoritative, and referenceable resource on education administrative data systems and their statistical use. This resource will be a modular handbook designed for enhanced usability and adaptability, allowing countries to adopt modules incrementally. The handbook aims to build on existing resources, including LASER, EMIS and ISCED), and provide countries and other stakeholders with a blueprint for action and insight in strengthening their education administrative data systems. The current plan of the modular series includes topics on legal frameworks and institutional setup on administrative data, higher education, technical and vocational education and training, early childhood care and education, and teachers.
UIS seeks to engage a Senior Expert Consultant to develop the module on measuring technical and vocational education and training (TVET) via administrative data.
Long Description
Main Responsibilities and Tasks
The Senior Expert Consultant is expected to carry out the research and draft the handbook module measuring TVET via administrative data. More specifically, the specific responsibilities of the expert consultant will include:
• Conducting background research and data analyses relevant to the module.
• Drafting comprehensive content for the module, including but not limited to:
o Priority indicators emerging from global, regional and national policy monitoring frameworks regarding TVET, including concepts, definitions (within ISCED), calculation methods and data requirements, highlighting administrative data.
o Institutional environment for the production of required administrative data on TVET, including legislation and policies on TVET; provision, management and funding of TVET programmes and institutions, etc relevant to data collection, compilation and reporting.
o Production of required administrative data on TVET, including process and procedures of administrative data collection and reporting, inter-ministerial/agency coordination for data production, data flow and sharing, etc.
o Procedures and practices of data standardization and quality assurance, including data harmonization and validation to create cohesive datasets.
o Challenges such as incomplete data coverage of TVET programmes and institutions, overlapping definitions, duplication, etc, and solutions and good practices.
o Development of case studies from relevant countries.
o Drafting of tools such as checklists, sample legislation, indicator lists, data templates, metadata standards, and reporting frameworks, as appropriate for the module.
• Incorporating relevant international statistical standards and existing technical sources (e.g., ISCED, LASER, EMIS).
• Reviewing and incorporating feedback on drafts from the UIS team and other reviewers.
• Ensuring the module aligns with the overall objectives and structure of the handbook.
• Contributing to the development of annexes such as glossaries, templates, and references.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
Accountability (C)
Communication (C)
Innovation (C)
Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)
Planning and organizing (C)
Results focus (C)
Teamwork (C)
Professionalism (C)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in education, statistics, social sciences, public policy, or a related field.
Experience
- Demonstrated senior-level expertise in national TVET data and statistical systems.
- Demonstrated experience in developing practical guidance documents, handbooks, or similar resources.
- Strong understanding of international statistical standards and frameworks relevant to education data (e.g., ISCED 2011, SDG 4 indicators).
Language
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
- Experience working with international organizations or government agencies on education data systems is highly desirable.
Skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates should complete the on-line application, download and complete the Employment History form (Word file). At the end of the Word file, insert extra pages with the following required information:
- A cover letter outlining the candidate’s interest, qualifications, availability, and proposed consultancy fee;
- An updated CV
- Two samples of relevant work in education data and statistics, ideally related to the module.
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.
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