National Project Officer

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• Contribute to the identification of relevant policy issues within SDG4 and the broader educational agenda.
• Assist to define and document policy issues and provide potential solutions drawing from the science of learning, traditional education, and supporting evidence.
• Identify other policy issues that might shape education policy reform (like employment or fiscal policies).

• Undertake research and analysis to support policy advice.
• Summarize information and evidence via minutes, submissions, reports, or updates.
• Review relevant academic literature on policy implementation and evaluation, especially in education.
• Participate in the conceptualization, design, planning, development, coordination, monitoring and implementation of the Institute’s programs, projects, and activities.
• Perform national and international capacity building related activities such data collection, data presentation and analysis and strategic scenario planning.
• Collaborate with other Missions at the institute to help identify a relevant intended policy implication of various projects.
• Liaise and develop synergies with key actors and partners including Head Quarters, Field Offices, other Category 1 and 2 Institutes of UNESCO, UNESCO National Commissions as well as universities and research centers to advance and promote the work of the Institute and mobilize resources.
• Contribute to the development of annual work plans, align policy plans and objectives with the Institute’s objectives and deliverables, and with UNESCO’s relevant Main Line of Actions.
• Monitor budgets of projects and programme implementation outputs and outcomes ensuring that work is implemented in a coherent and integrated manner consistent across programs.

• Advanced university degree (Masters Degree) in Education, Policy Studies, Public Policy, International Relations, Social Sciences, Sciences of Learning, or other education-related sciences.

• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in the field of education related to research, policy, teaching, curriculum development, pedagogy, social and emotional learning, andor planning in a governmental, multilateral, academic, or civil society organization.

• Ability to use methods and tools to monitor context triggers and determine the impact of various dynamics in education outcomes.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Integrity, reliability, accountability, and a sense of commitment in the execution of duties.
• Excellent coordination and organizational skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build and maintain partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage heavy workloads, and meet tight deadlines, paying close attention to details and quality of work.
• Excellent diplomatic skills and multicultural sensitivity.
• Ability to develop a research design on policy implementation and impact.

• Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English and Hindi.

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