Education system external efficiency and skills-labor market data analysis consultant, GPD-Education, CoE Remote, International, 14 months, #594377

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy on the detailed deliverables and expected outcomes, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:  TMC0003862 ToR.pdf

• Education: Advanced university degree (Master's or higher) in Economics, Labor Economics, Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, or a closely related field
• Work Experience: • At least eight years of progressively responsible professional experience in labor market analysis, TVET, education sector planning, education financing, monitoring and evaluation, or closely related fields.
• Demonstrated experience conducting or supporting graduate tracer studies, employer surveys, labor market assessments, labor market intelligence systems, workforce observatories, or similar monitoring systems.
• Proven experience supporing governments and development partners in strengthening alignment between education systems and labor market needs.
• xperience producing analytical reports, global reviews, guidance materials, toolkits, and other knowledge products intended for policy and operational use.
• Experience providing technical assistance to governments and/or international organizations in low-and middle-income countries.
• Skills: 

• Strong understanding of education-to-employment transitions and employability outcomes.
• Knowledge of education system performance, external efficiency analysis, skills development systems, TVET, and workforce development policies.
• Familiarity with labor market observatories, tracer studies, employer surveys, labor market intelligence systems, and skills forecasting methodologies.
• Strong analytical, research, writing, and synthesis skills.
• Ability to translate technical evidence into practical recommendations for policymakers and practitioners.
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Language Requirements: Fluent in English, spoken and written. Knowledge of French will be an advantage
• Desirables:Experience working with Ministries of Education, Labor, Planning, TVET authorities, chambers of commerce, employers' organizations, trade unions, and development partners is desirable.
• Knowledge of French or another UN language. 

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal  TMC0003862 Financial proposal template.docx

Remarks:  If the TOR or financial proposal documents are not visible on certain recruitment platforms, please visit our official page Vacancies | UNICEF Careers

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

Advertised: 10 Jul 2026 Jordan Standard Time
Applications close: 24 Jul 2026 Jordan Standard Time

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