Project Officer - Education Statistics (Arab States)
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
P-3 Mid-level Professional Full-time Internationallly Recruited Close on 21 Nov 2025
Post Number : 5LBUIS0002PA
Grade : P-3
Parent Sector : UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS)
Duty Station: Beirut
Job Family: Education
Type of contract : Project Appointment
Duration of contract : 2 years
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 21-NOV-2025
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
Duration of contract: initially 2 years, with possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
Background
The UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), established in 1999, is UNESCO’s statistical agency for 193 member states and 12 associated members. UIS provides internationally comparable data in education, science, culture, and communication and information. Its work is guided by three pillars: Standards and Methodologies, Data Production, and Brokering and Outreach.
UIS’ 2022–2029 Medium-Term Strategy aims to ensure policymaking is based on reliable statistics, helping countries track progress toward national and global goals and learn from global experience. UIS supports key initiatives, including the UN Transforming Education Summit, the Global Education Cooperation Mechanism (GCM), G7, G20, and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE). It collaborates with partners such as UNICEF, World Bank, OECD, and GEMR on emerging priorities, including national education responses to COVID-19. UIS and GEMR have established an SDG 4 benchmarking process and help countries set and monitor targets for 2025 and 2030.
Purpose
Under the direct supervision of the UIS Director and administrative oversight of the Director of the UNESCO Regional Office in Beirut, the incumbent will:
Main Responsibilities and Tasks
1. Strengthen Data Collection and Validation
2. Enhance National Capacity Development
Collaborate with UNESCO Regional Bureau in the Arab States to:
3. Deliver Technical Support and Coordinate with UIS HQ
Organize and lead training sessions and workshops to strengthen national capacity in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Maintain close coordination with UIS HQ teams to ensure joint planning, timely feedback, and consistent implementation of activities.
4. Contribute to UIS Core Work
Contribute to UIS reporting, including preparing technical documents and inputs for UIS and UNESCO governing bodies, donors, and development partners.
Support statistical and methodological development by piloting tools and standards across sectors and providing feedback from field implementation.
5. Partnerships and Visibility
Promote UIS visibility and strengthen partner awareness of UIS data, standards, tools, and analytics.
Represent UIS in regional forums and technical working groups.
Coordinate with the Regional Bureau for Education, UNESCO national and cluster offices, and the Regional Bureau of Science and Culture (for specific projects) to ensure effective implementation of UIS activities in the region.
Perform other duties as required to support UIS’ mandate and the successful delivery of its work.
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UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc.
The approximate annual starting salary for this post is 106,581 USD.
For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits.
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.
The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview.
UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.
Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.
UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States (last update here) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.
UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
