Under the overall guidance of the Director, the Senior Project Officer will serve as the primary resource for (a) designing the Institute’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and templates for training, research, capacity building, advocacy, and outreach projects and activities of the Institute (b) lead the implementation of the SOPs and templates in close collaboration with the other Heads of Missions of the Institute (c) lead action, and implementation methodologies that adapts MGIEP’s courses to the context and needs of UNESCO member-states, and (d) collaborate with all relevant stakeholders to develop and adapt the methodologies for the design and evaluation of the Institute’s courses, training, research, and capacity building projects.
Responsibilities:
Design and formulate research that builds measurable skills for online courses, research, and capacity-building programs using digital pedagogies on Framerspace.
Identify measurable indicators that map SEL competencies to competency development within SDG 4.7 and the broader educational agenda.
Mentor and advise program staff on implementing evidence-based research pedagogies, and impactful capacity building initiatives inspired by the three programmatic pillars of the Institute (SEL, SDG 4.7, and Education for Peace).
Develop innovative research methodology to understand the learning dynamics on Framerspace.
Use a range of quantitative and qualitative research methods, ensuring credibility of information and evidence to build empirical evidence for measurable outcomes of the Institute's programs.
Support the research team in developing international research proposals for competitive funding.
Adapt empirical findings to strengthen the science-policy, and research-to-policy nexus as recommended in the Second Evaluation Report of the Institute issued in 2023.
Supervise the development of manuscripts for international peer review and develop policy briefs for stakeholders.
Identify gaps in the global research agenda on education for peace and sustainable development with a focus on identifying research gaps especially in the countries of the global south.
Identify relevant partners that will assist in addressing gaps in the research agenda in the educational systems of UNESCO member-states.
Develop partnerships with relevant organisations to develop and advance a global research agenda on themes within the mission of the Institute.
Organise strategic dialogues with relevant stakeholders to advance the research and capacity-building needs of the countries in the global south.
Education:
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree) in a discipline related to the design and evaluation of education programs.
Work Experience:
Minimum seven (7) years of experience related to design and evaluation of education programs in a governmental, multilateral, academic, or civil society organization.
Field experience of conducting research with schools and Government Departments/Ministries following specified research protocols.
Experience in programming, project design, evaluation, and results monitoring in areas related to education for peace and sustainable development.
Experience leading multidisciplinary research teams, and strong record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Skills:
Comprehensive research, interpretation, and critical analytical skills. Knowledge of research methods and experience of supporting learner communities to achieve greater inclusiveness, equity, and quality.
Ability to lead integral work of teams utilizing expertise, vision, problem-solving capability, and collaborative energy in the field of education.
Ability to use methods and tools to monitor context triggers and determine the impact of various dynamics in education outcomes.
Ability to efficiently handle and share information and knowledge.
Ability to catalyze new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in the field of education.
Advanced and persuasive written and communication skills and ability to undertake literature reviews and write high-quality journal papers
Ability to engage and work with multi-disciplinary teams of experts and accommodate multiple perspectives to provide policy recommendations and guidance in the field of education.
Good knowledge of quantitative methods including statistical tools and\or mathematical modeling.
Languages:
Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English.
