Learning Assessment Project Officer - Data & Insights Lead

UNESCO; Montreal; On-site; CAD 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international organization in Montreal is seeking a Project Officer to support the UIS learning assessment work programme. The role involves managing data acquisition, conducting analyses, and ensuring project coordination. Candidates should have an advanced degree in statistics or a related field, with proficiency in statistical software. This position offers significant responsibilities and opportunities for professional growth while contributing to global education initiatives.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of relevant professional experience in data collection, validation, and analysis.
• Proven record in coordinating large-scale databases and executing data quality checks.
• Experience organizing workshops and managing contracts.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement data acquisition processes.
• Conduct analyses to assess UIS indicator data production.
• Coordinate activities across multiple initiatives.

Skills

Statistical software proficiency

Data visualization tools

Project planning

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Advanced university degree in statistics or related field

Tools

Stata

Python

SQL

Excel (including VBA)

Tableau

Job description

A leading international organization in Montreal is seeking a Project Officer to support the UIS learning assessment work programme. The role involves managing data acquisition, conducting analyses, and ensuring project coordination. Candidates should have an advanced degree in statistics or a related field, with proficiency in statistical software. This position offers significant responsibilities and opportunities for professional growth while contributing to global education initiatives.