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The Department of Basic Education (DBE), through the Education Management Information System (EMIS), is mandated to collect, manage, analyse, and disseminate high-quality education data and information to support planning, policy development, monitoring, evaluation, and evidence-based decision-making across the basic education sector. A key component of this mandate is the implementation and management of the Learner Unit Record Information and Tracking System (LURITS), which was approved on 20 May 2016 as the official Basic Education Sector reporting system. LURITS enables learner- and educator-level reporting through the submission of electronic data from schools to Provincial Data Warehouses (PDWs), where data undergoes rigorous quality assurance, validation, cleansing, and consolidation before being uploaded to the national system. The resulting LURITS dataset serves as the official source of education statistics and information for DBE planning, monitoring and reporting, while also supporting the information needs of provincial education departments, other government institutions, Parliament, development partners, researchers, the media, international organisations, and the general public. While significant progress has been made in the collection and management of education data, there remains substantial opportunity to strengthen the analysis, interpretation, and utilisation of EMIS data to generate actionable insights that inform policy and improve education outcomes. To maximise the value of existing education data assets, DBE seeks technical support from UNICEF to enhance data analytics, reporting, and knowledge-generation functions within EMIS
Minimum requirements
- Education: Master's Degree in Statistics, Information Technology, Social Sciences, or any other related field.
- Work Experience: At least 8 years relevant experience in data or statistical analysis role, Social Science research. Ability to work with large datasets and data dissemination of education-related data.
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills: Good writing skills and an understanding of the education system and legislative framework will be an added advantage. Skills in computer applications such as databases and spreadsheets, SQL programming, skills in statistical packages such as STATA, Python etc. Experience in handling sensitive data and/ POPIA compliance processes and practices.
- Language Requirements: English
- Desirables: One other South African 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 promote 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 the 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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