Job Summary

The sharing of skills and creating capacity development opportunities is expected in the approach to this work. It is also expected that the work will draw on existing education data systems, tools and capacities in both countries and at Pacific regional level.

Each country has a specific emphasis as outlined below, with the overall objective of this consultancy to strengthen data systems in order to support evidenced-based decisions in education and accountability and transparency with stakeholders.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

For Kiribati:

Data Management

• Assist with ASC transitional form PDF to Excel
• Assist and validation of ECCE data to be included in KEMIS
• Validation of key data required for Regional and International reporting

Capacity Development

• Train and build capacity of new Officers/Staff in Analytical skills and reporting to guide evidence based decisions
• Enhance and support the HODs in understanding KPIs and the DDDM

System Development

• Support KEMIS upgrading in terms of system and infrastructures (with EduKAIT)
• Assist in development and production of Education Key Indicators and Education Digest template aligned with data linkages to KEMIS
• Support SIM at the school level for School Leaders to manage their data and update in their reporting via the ASC form.

Data Reporting

• Production of Annual Education Report based on the HODs MEL reporting for the Hon Minister’s information on the Ed performance
• Support the DPPRD with reporting against KDP, KV20 and SDG etc.

For Tuvalu:

The drafting, validation and finalization of a fully consulted Data and EMIS policy to support the data collection through reporting cycle and strengthen the use of data in decision making.

Qualification, Skills And Experience

Master’s degree in education or statistics or other relevant field with at least 7 years of relevant experience is preferred although other relevant qualifications with specific education data experience in the Pacific would be considered. Experience must include:

• The use of advanced skills in a statistical package (STATA, SPSS or R) as well as in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook
• Expertise in analyzing education data, particularly from Education Management Information System and collation of reports and data representations suitable for different audiences (including infographics)
• The development and finalisation of DQAF reports (or similar) and /or policy development, preferably with prior experience in a Pacific context
• Working with national counterparts and facilitating consultations in a manner to ensure local ownership.
• Strong writing synthesis and analytical skills and report writing experience.
• The development and use of training tools – both in face to face and remote modalities
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong writing and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience in working with UNICEF, other UN agency or regional organization preferred.

Level of Education: Postgraduate  Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84