Education Research Coordinator

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UNESCO is the specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for leading the Global Education Agenda 2030 through the Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) within the framework of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The UNESCO Regional Bureau for Education in Latin America and the Caribbean (OREALC/UNESCO Santiago) mission is to lead, monitor, and provide technical support to the countries in the region through each of its lines of action.

OREALC/UNESCO Santiago pursues a dynamic applied research agenda to inform education policies and policy dialogue across the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region. Its largest and most longstanding research initiative is the ERCE (Regional Comparative and Explanatory Study). ERCE is a large-scale regional student assessment program, led by UNESCO’s LLECE* that measures learning outcomes in Mathematics, Language, and Sciences across LAC countries, also identifying contributing factors. As part of the ERCE study LLECE also conducts comparative studies on curriculum, on socio-emotional competencies, and on school and context learning correlates.

Another important research focus in OREALC is teachers and the teaching profession which is integral to UNESCO’s LAC regional strategy in this domain and to the advancement of SDG4.

Under the coordination of LLECE´s general coordinator the incumbent will lead the technical dimension of the LLECE studies by:

Provide technical inputs, expertise and oversight to the design, instruments, methodology, data collection, analysis and reports of all new and ongoing studies – ERCE2025, ERCE postpandemia, ERCE escuelas-, in order to ensure they follow the highest research standards.
Act as LLECE’s principal technical counterpart to national country teams, implementation partners and high-level technical team (CTAN).
Prepare presentations and represent LLECE in academic and technical international conferences.
Represent LLECE in technical meetings involving other UNESCO internal and external partners.
Prepare terms of reference for services that may be necessary to hire in relation to the functions established for the position and follow up on their effective hiring and execution.
Provide technical and administrative support for the publication process according to UNESCO guidelines and collaborate with UNESCO HQ and other stakeholders to disseminate findings to a global audience.

Under the supervision of the Chief of Education:

Contribute to the analysis of policies related to teachers, their education, and professional development and the teaching profession at the regional and Chilean level, through document review, systematization of experiences, qualitative and quantitative information collection, and monitoring of national and regional instruments and regulations.
Advise and guide the development of current and future research projects led by the OREALC/UNESCO Santiago office.
Design a comprehensive research framework considering both assessment metrics and qualitative studies and supervise the data collection processes, ensuring integrity, accuracy, and timeliness.
Oversee budgeting and resources allocation for the study and ensure ethical considerations are maintained throughout the research process.
Collaborate with education institutions, teacher associations, and policymakers.
Organize and facilitate workshops, webinars, and focus group discussions.
Analyse global and regional trends in teacher training, retention, and professional development.
Facilitate cross-team collaboration within the office, ensuring synchronization between the student assessment and teacher-focused studies as well as developing detailed reports, policy briefs, and recommendations based on research findings.
Support the development of the regional teacher strategy of OREALC/UNESCO Santiago and its implementation plan, in line with relevant global and regional strategies for the area.
Liaise with relevant external collaborating partners in the section’s projects related to teacher policy, supporting the definition of the terms of collaboration, necessary deliverables, and promoting successful management and implementation.
Provide technical and administrative support for the publication process according to UNESCO guidelines and collaborate with UNESCO HQ and other stakeholders to disseminate findings to a global audience.
Prepare terms of reference for services that may be necessary to hire in relation to the functions established for the position and follow up on their effective hiring and execution.
Support the writing of reports, materials, communication resources, and correspondence in Spanish and English.
Carry out any other task related to the functions established for the position, at the request of his/her supervisor.
The incumbent will be expected to work in close collaboration with all colleagues of OREALC/UNESCO Santiago and liaise with UNESCO Offices and institutes in Latin America and the Caribbean as well as the related sections in Headquarters.

Required Qualifications:

Master degree in Education, Pedagogy, Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or another related discipline.
More than 7 years of extensive previous experience in research (qualitative, quantitative, or both) at a comparative and international level.
Proven experience in the design, monitoring, implementation, and analysis of large-scale international education studies.
Proven substantive work experience in project coordination and management (design, content, planning and execution of activities, technical support and supervision, evaluation, progress reports and budgets).
Proven substantive work experience in teacher policies and frameworks, teacher training (pre-service and in-service), teacher practices and teacher working conditions in Latin American and Caribbean countries.
Experience in international resources mobilization and stakeholder engagement.
Superior skills in self-management, teamwork, and interpersonal relationships.
Experience in synthesizing and publishing technical materials, with demonstrated ability to manage the analysis and systematization of quantitative and qualitative results.
Experience in results dissemination with a wide range of stakeholders, e.g. policymakers, researchers, and practitioners.
Excellent skills in clear and effective communication (written and oral).
Excellent language proficiency in Spanish and English (written and oral).Excellent presentation skills for various stakeholders to consult with them and review and/or disseminate project-related materials.

Desirable Qualifications:

Postgraduate studies (PhD, or equivalent) in Education, Pedagogy, Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or another related discipline
Experience in senior managerial and administrative roles at an international and/or intergovernmental institution.
Experience working at an UN agency or at an international and/or intergovernmental institution.
Work experience in teaching topics at an international and/or intergovernmental level.
Publications on teaching topics in general, and specifically related to teacher training (pre-service and in-service), practices and working conditions.
Knowledge of Portuguese or French.

Source: https://careers.unesco.org/job/Santiago-EDUCATION-RESEARCH-COORDINATOR-(Service-Contract)/784718002/

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