Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED)
Duty Station: New Delhi
Job Family: Education
Type of contract : Non Staff
Level : 4 (Equivalent to NOB)
Duration of contract : 1 year
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight India Time) : 05 Nov 2024 (extended)
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
Duration of Contract is one (1) year, with the possibility of an extension subject to the availability of funds and satisfactory performance. Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply for this position.
The Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) is UNESCO’s first education-related category 1 institute in the Asia-Pacific region that works towards the development and promotion of new approaches to education for a more peaceful and sustainable world. The Institute is a leader in the conceptualization and design of programs in education for peace and sustainable development, by drawing from the latest research in the sciences of learning, with a particular focus on social emotional learning. It seeks to translate robust replicable scientific evidence into pedagogical design for competency development that leads to whole-brain learning.
Under the overall guidance of the Director of the Institute and direct supervision of the Senior National Project Officer, the incumbent will serve as the Associate Project Officer – Data Analytics, providing data analysis and project-related support for the Institute’s projects as defined by the Senior National Project Officer.
The incumbent will be responsible for analysing data on how social and emotional learning (SEL) can cultivate and promote global citizenship, sustainable development, and peace through the use of advanced statistical methods, data mining & visualization techniques. In addition to advanced analytical skills, this candidate must also be proficient at integrating and preparing large datasets, architecting specialized databases, constructing mathematical models for policy research, conducting complex regression analyses, working in high-performance computing environments, and communicating scientific results efficiently.
The candidate will be required to work in trans-disciplinary teams which include neuroscientists, psychologists, game developers, mobile app developers, project/program managers, and other IT personnel, to turn data into critical information that can be useful for the Institute. The candidate must be a creative thinker and find innovative solutions to problems through the information available. The candidate will need to validate their findings and present back findings to the relevant stakeholders.
Duties and Responsibilities
Impact Evaluation
Mathematical Modelling
Scientific Communication
Education Qualification:
Work Experience:
Position-related Skills/Competencies:
The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate the following competencies:
Languages:
• Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English.
• Working Knowledge of Hindi
Languages:
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.
Please note that UNESCO is a non-smoking Organization.
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