Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Regional Education Advisor, the UNV Economist/Statistician – Learning Assessment/Psychometrics] will undertake the following tasks, for the South Asia region:

? Provide support to Country Offices and Ministries of education in South Asia for improving learning assessment systems and tools and facilitating their use (at national, sub-national and school levels) for education policy decision making, education system strengthening, gender equality and community empowerment, including in emergency settings.
? Support the analysis of the implementation and achievements of the 2022-2025 UNICEF Strategic Plan and of the 2019-2030 global UNICEF Education Strategy, and related theories of change.
? Develop methodological notes and guidance
? Organize and update UNICEF’s SharePoint
? Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements:

psychometrics, economics or statistics; experience in the field of learning assessment is an asset.
? Full proficiency in the use of statistical software
? Knowledge of education indicators, in particular on learning outcomes, is an asset
? Knowledge of VBA for Excel is an asset
? Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
? Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
? Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
? Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
? Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
? Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
? Sound security awareness;
? Have affinity with or interest in international development and education, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN system. Experience of working with UNICEF, sister UN agencies and other partners is an asset