Rights-Based Research Consultant for Out-of-School Youth

unesco

Paris

Remote

EUR 67,000 - 100,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

UNESCO International is seeking a Consultant on Out-of-School Children and Youth to conduct rights-based research and policy analysis. The role involves desk research, stakeholder consultations, and drafting a detailed report that will feed UNESCO’s OOSC Toolkit.

The assignment bridges education, human rights, and policy development in a multilingual, multicultural setting. The successful candidate will have a Master’s or higher degree, at least four years of relevant experience, and strong

Qualifications

Master’s degree or higher in education, human rights, social sciences, or related fields.
4 years of experience in related area with data analysis, research and triangulation.
Experience with out-of-school children and youth (OOSCY) and school disengagement.
Experience with international organizations, preferably in multilateral settings and in crisis contexts.

Responsibilities

Conduct desk-based research, literature review, and data collection on OOSCY and related factors.
Prepare a questionnaire to complement research and analysis if required.
Identify key project partners and coordinate consultations.
Identify promising practices from diverse regions and sources.
Propose a detailed outline with policy guidance for UNESCO and stakeholders.
Draft a 30-page rights-based paper on OOSC and government responses.