Consultancy To Support The Secretariat Functions Of The Uis For The Work Of The International Standard Classification Of Education (Isced) Committee

To apply, visit: https://careers.unesco.org/job/Montreal-Consultancy-Support-to-the-secretariat-functions-of-the-UIS-for-the-work-ISCED-Committee-QC/771213002/ Job Opportunity: Secretariat Support Consultancy for ISCED Committee Are you passionate about education data and global development? Join us in a unique opportunity to contribute to the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) Committee as a Secretariat Support Consultant. The UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) is seeking a dedicated professional to provide crucial support to the secretariat functions of the UIS in the work of the ISCED Committee. As a leading global agency responsible for producing cross-nationally comparable data in education, science, culture, and communication, the UIS plays a key role in driving policies and investments for global development. As a Secretariat Support Consultant, your main objective will be to coordinate and manage the ISCED Committee meetings and associated documentation. Working closely with the UIS management and the technical consultant, you will ensure smooth meeting operations, timely communication with committee members, and the delivery of necessary materials and presentations. You will also be responsible for managing meeting documentation, including minutes, agreements/recommendations, and other relevant records. Key Tasks: Coordinate ISCED Committee meetings, including setting up meeting dates, notifying committee members, and managing the delivery of materials. Manage and record documentation produced during ISCED Committee meetings, ensuring accessibility and organization. Coordinate the development of ISCED Committee work plans, meetings, and communications between meetings. Contribute to the management of the work plan, tracking deliverables, and ensuring timely delivery. Assist in identifying implementation arrangements and resources for the ISCED Committee's agenda. Support the preparation of ISCED Committee reports as required. This consultancy will follow a timeline with specific deliverables, including the establishment of the ISCED Committee, document provision, committee meetings, report drafting, and finalization. The project is expected to conclude by May 2024, with either a recommendation for a revision of the classifications or recommendations for further improvements in quality assurance mechanisms, classification of national education programs, peer review mechanisms, operational manual amendments, and modifications to fields of education and training. If you have excellent coordination and organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for education data and international collaboration, we invite you to apply. Join our team and contribute to the UNESCO Institute for Statistics' mission of fostering informed decision-making and progress towards global development goals. Apply now to be part of this impactful consultancy and help shape the future of education data at the UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Powered by JazzHR