Senior Regional Advisor (Statistics), Latin America & The Caribbean

Senior Regional Advisor (Statistics), Latin America & the CaribbeanOVERVIEWPost Number: 3CLUIS0005PA
Grade: NO-D
Duty Station: Santiago
Job Family: Education
Type of contract: Project Appointment
Duration of contract: 1 year
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time): 25-MAR-2025
Only nationals of Chile can apply for this post. Introduction & Overview
The UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) serves as UNESCO's statistical agency by providing cross-national comparable data that supports global, regional, and developmental agendas.
The primary goal of this position is to enhance the coverage of the UIS core indicators in the Latin America and Caribbean region.
The incumbent will work closely with member states and regional partners to strengthen data collection, monitor progress toward Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and promote evidence-based policymaking.
Long DescriptionRole Purpose & Objectives
Under the overall authority of the Director of the UIS and with direct supervision from the Sr.
Regional Advisor/Head of Regional Field Network, the incumbent will:
Enhance the UIS core set of education indicators in the region.Collaborate with member states to strengthen their capacity in monitoring SDGs.Secure national commitments to SDG4 benchmarks through targeted data collection and capacity-building activities.Key Responsibilities Data Collection Develop & Implement Workplan: Create a detailed plan aimed at improving the quality, timeliness, and completeness of data against the UIS Core System of Education Indicators.Monitor & Validate Data: Track response rates and data quality from member states; coordinate necessary actions to enhance data reporting and secure country validation for key indicators.Support Regional Programmes: Facilitate the implementation of UIS activities, including education, literacy, learning outcomes, science & technology, culture, and communication & information statistics.Capacity Development
Plan Development (in Collaboration):
Work with the UNESCO Regional Bureau for Education for Latin America and the Caribbean to:Develop medium-term plans that prioritize the strengthening of SDG4 reporting and monitoring.Map key stakeholders and expand the UIS network at national and regional levels.Design and implement a regional resource mobilization plan for capacity building.Policy & Report Development:
Assist in the creation of policy briefs, regional/national studies, and reports on SDG4.Enhance Data Capabilities:
Provide training and technical support to build member states' capacities for effective data collection and dissemination.Contribution to UIS Core Work
Reporting & Documentation:
Contribute to the preparation of technical documents, reports for UIS and UNESCO governing bodies, and communications for external stakeholders including donors and development partners.COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)Communication (C)
Accountability (C)
Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)
Work Experience Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience as a statistician working with administrative, finance, survey, and/or assessment data relating to education.Experience with partnership development and resource mobilisation.Experience in capacity building and developing field projects.Experience with relevant coding languages (e.g., Python, R), data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and database management (SQL).Languages Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English or Spanish and a working knowledge of the other.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONSEducation Advanced university degree (PhD degree or equivalent) in statistics, economics, demography, mathematics, education, social sciences or related areas.Work Experience Experience in applied research, education data analysis and statistical modelling.Experience working in developing countries with National Statistical Offices or Planning Units.BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTSUNESCO's salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc.
The approximate annual starting salary for this post is 83,502,000.00 CLP.
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.
UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

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