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Statistical Assistant

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

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The UIS provides the data and technical inputs for global, regional, and funding mechanisms for education work, such as the UN Transforming Education Summit, the Global Education Cooperation Mechanism (GCM), G7, G20 and the GPE results framework. The UIS meets data needs for emerging priorities, for example through its work with UNICEF, World Bank, OECD and the GEMR on the Joint Survey of national education responses to COVID 19. Within the mandate of strengthening reporting, the UIS in partnership with the Global Education Monitoring report (GEMR) achieved consensus on the adoption of an SDG 4 benchmarking process and supports countries in setting and monitoring targets for 2025 and 2030 as co- leaders of the data and monitoring function of the GCM.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the the Statistical Assistant will undertake the following duties:

  • Assist in data collection, compilation, validation and dissemination. 
  • Assemble original statistical material, adjusting reported data from various sources, and load data into a computerized database system.
  • Generate advanced graphs, tables, and statistical maps to facilitate review and analysis by colleagues, or for reports and official publications.
  • Participate in the review and compilation of background materials, such as previous survey material and results.
  • Evaluate and examine data sets for accuracy, clarity, and validity, compiling statistical series for comparison against estimates.
  • Update statistical series in established electronic formats, applying new data and derived statistics.
  • Assist in maintaining relevant computerized databases, data dissemination portals, and dashboards.
  • Liaise with United Nations system organizations to obtain necessary statistical and other relevant information.
  • Prepare data sets upon request, respond to queries/requests, and maintain/update web pages.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:

Education

  • Completion of secondary, technical, or vocational school.
Professional Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in statistics, education, finance, accounting, or a related area.
  • Experience in using modern statistical and data processing tools (Stata, Python, R).
  • Experience in data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
  • Practical experience with statistical techniques and methods.
Skills and Competencies:
  • Aptitude for numbers and ability to present statistics in tabular and graphic form.
  • Proficiency in basic statistical methods and techniques.
  • Good knowledge of MS Excel. 
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to manage and analyze large data sets.
  • Good organizational skills for timely implementation of work plans.
  • Excellent team spirit and ability to maintain effective working relationships in a multi-cultural environment.
  • Good communication skills to convey findings and insights.
  • Time management and organizational skills.
Language:
  • Excellent knowledge of English.

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