Overview
Consultant to support the revision and development of guidance materials and communication products related to learning assessments and SDG 4 indicators.
Key Responsibilities
- Revise the Buyer's Guide to International Student Assessments (2025 edition).
- Develop a concept and implementation proposal for an interactive online decision tree for learning assessment options.
- Develop a communication and advocacy document for the UIS Vetting Mechanism.
- Prepare a discussion paper on methodological, conceptual and implementation challenges related to learning indicators beyond SDG indicator 4.1.1.
- Prepare a technical note reviewing methodologies for SDG indicators derived from cross-national assessment programmes.
- Update datasets for indicators 4.5.2, 4.5.6, 4.a.1, 4.a.2, 4.c.5 and 4.c.7, including metadata and methodological notes.
Required Experience
A minimum of 8 to 10 years of relevant work experience in applied social statistics, ideally related to the assessment of learning outcomes. Of these, preferably 3 to 5 years acquired at the international level within a UN or similar agency, or a government ministry. Demonstrated expertise in education statistics, learning assessments and SDG 4 monitoring. Proven research experience in education is desirable.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent, or higher) in statistics, demography, economics, mathematics or related domains.
