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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Education Management Information Systems (EMIS) development and education data systems, with a strong focus on learner-level data, dropout monitoring, and analytical tool development. Proficient in conducting qualitative and quantitative research, producing comprehensive case studies, and integrating gender analysis into educational frameworks.
Highest-signal resume keywords
EMIS DevelopmentEducation Data SystemsQuantitative And Qualitative ResearchUNICEF And UNESCO OOSCI FrameworkAnalytical Tools Development
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Hard Skills
Learner-Level DataAttendance MonitoringDropout MonitoringStructured Literature ReviewsComparative Country Case StudiesAnalytical FrameworksData Systems FamiliarityEarly-Warning Systems
Soft Skills
Excellent Drafting SkillsCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
EMIS-PATTOOSC Toolkit
Industry Keywords
ECCETVETHigher EducationPublic PolicyData ProtectionGovernance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Review existing approaches and tools for data systems covering out-of-school children and youth, dropout and learner pathways
- Examine applications across ECCE, TVET, higher education, transitions between levels and routes back into education
- Identify system capacities and enabling conditions, including longitudinal learner-level data, disaggregation, interoperability, governance, data protection and use of information for action
- Prepare six country case studies on national data systems tracking out-of-school children, dropout and learner pathways
- Conduct desk reviews and remote interviews with ministry staff and partners
- Produce a cross-case synthesis of capacities, gaps and lessons
- Map OOSCI dimensions and review findings onto the EMIS-PATT structure
- Define capacities for identifying non-enrolment, monitoring attendance and absence, identifying dropout risk, following learners across institutions and pathways, and distinguishing dropout from transfer or migration
- Develop the EMIS-PATT OOSCY and learning pathways self-assessment matrix, scoring and maturity logic
- Produce a facilitation guide, improvement-roadmap template and user guide, including hooks for learning-difficulty screening and an EMIS-HEMIS interface
- Validate drafts with ED/PLS teams
- Integrate gender analysis and mainstreaming throughout activities
- Produce deliverables including an inception report, literature reviews, case studies, EMIS-PATT module, and note on OOSC toolkit inputs
Requirements
What you’ll need- Advanced university degree in education planning, information systems, statistics, public policy or a related field
- At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in EMIS development or education data systems, including learner-level data, attendance and dropout monitoring
- In-depth knowledge of the UNICEF and UNESCO OOSCI framework, including its seven dimensions, country reports and syntheses, and 2023 Operational Manual
- Proven expertise in quantitative and qualitative research, structured literature reviews and comparative country case studies
- Proven expertise in developing analytical tools, frameworks and guidelines for national education systems
- Familiarity with data systems for ECCE, TVET or higher education, and early-warning systems for dropout
- Experience with international organizations, preferably in multilateral settings and/or crisis-affected or displacement contexts
- Excellent drafting and communication skills in English
- Knowledge of French or Spanish would be an asset
- Ability to submit a consolidated PDF containing a proposal, financial proposal and short CV; full proposal not exceeding 8 pages
Benefits
Comp & perks- Remote, home-based work
- Consultant contract for approximately 3 months (approximately 60 working days)
- Opportunity to work with UNESCO Education Sector and ED/PLS teams
- Opportunity to contribute to international education data systems, OOSCI, and EMIS-PATT initiatives
- Short-listed candidates may be added to Talent Pools subject to consent