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UNICEF is committed to ensuring that all children and young people acquire the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to successfully learn, thrive and transition to further learning, decent work, and active citizenship. As countries invest in general education, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), skills development programmes, and alternative learning pathways, there is increasing demand for evidence on whether these investments are aligned with labor market needs and contribute to improved work and life outcomes.
Expected Deliverables:
Task 1 – Global Public Goods on Education System External Efficiency and Skills–Labor Market Alignment
1A. Compendium of Good Practices on Education–Labor Market Observatories:
1B. Compendium of Good Practices on Tracer Studies and Employer Surveys:
1C. Compendium of Good Practices on Public–Private Dialogue and Stakeholder Engagement:
Task 2 – Technical Assistance to Country Offices and Governments
2A. Demand-Driven Technical Assistance to Countries: Provide technical assistance to UNICEF Country Offices and governments, in response to formal technical assistance requests, on establishing or strengthening education–labor market observatories, tracer studies, employer surveys, labor market intelligence systems, and stakeholder consultation mechanisms. Support will be provided to at least five countries and documented through technical reports, mission reports, technical reviews, workshop outputs, and country-specific recommendations.
2B. Toolkit: Produce a toolkit consolidating lessons from the global reviews and identifying operational models, indicators,
templates, and tools that can inform future UNICEF guidance, technical assistance, and country support on education-toemployment
transitions and labor market alignment monitoring.
2C. Knowledge Sharing, Capacity Development and Final Synthesis: Develop knowledge products and training materials, facilitate regional and global webinars and peer-learning exchanges, document country case studies and implementation lessons, and produce a final synthesis report highlighting country experiences, emerging lessons, and recommendations for strengthening education system external efficiency and skills–labor market alignment
Minimum requirements
- 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.
- 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.
Knowledge of French or another UN language.
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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
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