Remote UNICEF Job Opportunity in Educational Statistics and Data Analysis
Applicant criteria
- NationalityNo specific nationality required
- AgeNo specific age required
- GenderBoth
Opportunity criteria
- Job TypeFull time
- Opportunity FieldMarketing, Business and Finance, Political Sciences and Economy, Others
- LocationRemotely
- Deadline2026-10-29
Opportunity description
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is offering a consultancy opportunity for 2026 for the position of Education Data Systems & Evidence Consultant. The consultancy will run for 15 months on a remote basis, within UNICEF’s Global Education Team under the Global Programme Division, and is linked to the Centre of Excellence in Amman, Jordan.
The consultancy aims to strengthen education data systems and promote the use of evidence and statistics in decision-making related to education policies and programs, contributing to improved education quality and stronger planning, monitoring, and evaluation mechanisms.
The consultant will work on improving the quality and accessibility of education data, strengthening integration with Education Management Information Systems (EMIS), and analyzing data and statistics related to the education sector. The role will also involve preparing reports and analytical products to support UNICEF’s efforts in education policy development and evidence-based advocacy.
Benefits
A 15-month consultancy contract with UNICEF.
Opportunity to work remotely.
Gain professional experience in developing education data systems at the international level.
Collaborate with experts in education, statistics, research, and evaluation within an international organization.
Contribute to the development of data analysis tools that support education policies and programs.
Strengthen expertise in Education Management Information Systems (EMIS) and education data analysis.
Contribute to improving evidence- and data-informed decision-making in education.
Duties & responsibilities
Education Data Systems Development: Support efforts to improve the quality, accessibility, and use of education data, and strengthen integration with Education Management Information Systems (EMIS).
Data and Statistical Analysis: Collect and analyze administrative and education data, and identify findings that help highlight key educational challenges and needs.
Reporting and Research Evidence: Develop reports and analytical products that support education program planning, policy formulation, and decision-making.
Education Policy Support: Translate statistical findings and technical analysis into clear recommendations and messages that support UNICEF’s advocacy efforts and program development.
Eligibility criteria
A master’s degree in one of the following fields:
Education
Statistics
Social Sciences
Or another related field
At least 5 years of professional experience in education data, statistics, research, monitoring and evaluation, or related fields.
Practical experience working with Education Management Information Systems (EMIS) or similar education data platforms.
Ability to analyze administrative education data and prepare analytical reports designed to support policy development.
Experience working with ministries of education, government institutions, or international organizations.
Strong skills in quantitative analysis, data management, and understanding the data lifecycle.
Ability to link data across different areas of education and draw meaningful conclusions.
Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to simplify technical findings and translate them into clear recommendations.
Proficiency in English.
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