Consultancy - Implementation Research Consultant Education - Global Office of Research and Fo

Consultancy - Implementation Research Consultant (Education) - Global Office of Research and Foresight - approx. 130 working days - remote/work from home Job no:
577022
Contract type:
Consultant
Duty Station:
Florence
Level:
Consultancy
Location:

Categories:
Education, Research, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places, to reach the world's most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, answers
The Education section of UNICEF Innocenti - Global Office of Research and Foresight is seeking a remote-based consultant for an estimated 130 working days to support building implementation into innovations in education programmes. The overall aim of the research portfolio is to inform improvements in innovations in education delivery to improve all children's learning, and to synthesize lessons across countries to build global public goods.
How can you make a difference?
The implementation research consultant will support the implementation of education research on innovative education programmes in four countries across multiple regions (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Mexico) by:

Developing fit-for-purpose research plans.
Adapting, contextualizing, and creating (when needed) data collection tools and protocols based on the research plans.
Supporting the implementation of the research strategy, related data collection and feedback loops, providing capacity building and trainings to partners on data collection and analysis.
Analysis of data, and research output writing to inform implementation and scale of innovations in education.
Major areas of work and responsibility
Support the development and facilitation of research co-creation meetings coordinating with colleagues from Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Afghanistan UNICEF offices.
Development of data collection tools in collaboration with implementing Ministries of Education, UNICEF Country Offices, Regional Offices, and partners.
Support the Innocenti - Education Manager in the provision of ongoing technical support to the implementation of research plans, supporting the implementing UNICEF Country Offices, Ministries of Education, and partners.
Data analysis and drafting of research outputs based on implementation research built into inclusive digital learning programmes.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:

An advanced university degree (Master's or higher) in Economics, Social Policy, Education, Statistics or related social sciences.
A minimum of three years of progressively responsible professional work experience at national or international levels in the design and implementation of rigorous research, with developing country-level experience essential.
Strong data and analytical skills and extensive knowledge of common statistical software packages (e.g. STATA, R, SPSS).
Demonstrated experience in both qualitative and quantitative research designs and methods, including experimental and quasi-experimental methods.
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work well as part of a geographically dispersed team and to forge and manage partnerships.
Commitment to UNICEF's core values of care, respect, integrity, transparency, accountability, and sustainability.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish and excellent attention to detail.
Experience with research in education and digital learning very desirable.
Previous experience working with UNICEF or other UN organizations.
Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.
Ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment.
Experience working in countries in South Asia and Latin America region.
Fluency in Spanish.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
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