Title: Research Officer, EFA Global Monitoring Report
Domain: Education
Grade: P3
Organizational Unit: ED/GMR
Primary Location: Paris
Type of contract: Project Appointment
Annual salary: Approx. 95420 USD with dependants, and 89075 USD without dependants US$
Deadline (midnight, Paris time): 7 September 2012
Application to be sent to: gmrpost@unesco.org
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
Domain: Education
Grade: P3
Organizational Unit: ED/GMR
Primary Location: Paris
Type of contract: Project Appointment
Annual salary: Approx. 95420 USD with dependants, and 89075 USD without dependants US$
Deadline (midnight, Paris time): 7 September 2012
Application to be sent to: gmrpost@unesco.org
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
The annual Education for All Global Monitoring Report (GMR) is the world’s foremost publication on education. It monitors progress towards the Education for All (EFA) goals agreed at the World Education Forum in Dakar (Senegal) in 2000, identifies promising education policies, and analyzes a major theme.
The GMR is seeking to recruit a Research Officer.
Duties: Under the authority of the Director and the supervision of the Senior Policy Project Officer of the EFA Global Monitoring Report, he/she will:
•Provide analysis and syntheses of documentation on selected themes
•Undertake research for specific sections of the Report
•Provide quantitative analyses as required in the preparation of the Report
•Assist in commissioning and managing external researchers and experts to carry out specific research studies
•Prepare written material for designated sections of the Report to first draft standard
•Support the editing of final version of the Report
•Communicate the Report in public fora
•Such other tasks as the Director shall determine
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
E DUCATION
Academic training should be at postgraduate level, with a specialization in education, economics, politics, development studies or other social science discipline. Postgraduate university degree (Master or equivalent) in one of the above mentioned fields.
WORK EXPERIENCE
At least 4 years of professional experience as a researcher and/or analyst preferably at the international and national level.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
Strong analytical, quantitative and drafting skills in English
Record of publications
Demonstrated capacity to be innovative and to work under tight deadlines
Excellent IT skills to carry out the work
Ability to maintain effective working relations within a multi?cultural setting and to work effectively in team environment
Ability to maintain effective working relations within a multi?cultural setting and to work effectively in team environment
LANGUAGES
Excellent knowledge of English
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
WORK EXPERIENCE
Direct practical experience of work in a national education system, a non?governmental programme or a development agency
LANGUAGES
Good knowledge of other UN working language is an asset
BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
UNESCO’s salaries are calculated in US dollars and exempt from income tax. They consist of a basic salary and a post adjustment which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station and exchange rates.
Other benefits include: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, home travel, education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance.
Please note that UNESCO is a non-smoking Organization.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please send your application directly to Education for all Global Monitoring Report, Education Sector, UNESCO, 7 place de Fontenoy 75352 Paris 07?SP, France, or by email gmrpost@unesco.org. Candidates must send application letter, resume, in English. Application files will have to reach UNESCO Headquarters before 7 September 2012 midnight (Paris time).
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