Re-Advertisement: Education Officer (Data & Systems) NO-2 Temporary Position 364 days, Karachi, Pakistan

UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

UNICEF seeks an Education Officer (Data & Systems) in Karachi to lead data governance, digitization, and system integration for the province. You will coordinate with SELD and government partners to translate data investments into improved learning outcomes and accountable service delivery.

The role requires strong analytics, data management, and cross‑sector collaboration with a focus on capacity building and country ownership of education data infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or equivalent in Education, Public Policy, Statistics, Economics or related social science.
• At least 2 years in Education programme planning or research.
• Experience in education data analysis and MIS and monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Technical Programme Planning and Systems Assessment
• Technical and Operational Support to Programme Implementation
• Programme Monitoring, Reporting, and Results Management
• Government Ownership, Networking, and Partnership Building
• Innovation, Knowledge Management, and Capacity Development

Skills

Data Analytics

Business Intelligence

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

KPIs

Education

Bachelor or equivalent in Education/Public Policy/Statistics/Economics

Job description

Re-Advertisement: Education Officer (Data & Systems), NO-2, Temporary Position, 364 days, Karachi, Pakistan, #00137467

Job no: 593772
Position type: Temporary Appointment
Location: Pakistan
Division/Equivalent: Kathmandu(ROSA)
School/Unit: Pakistan
Department/Office: Karachi, Pakistan
Categories: Education

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

For every child, the right to Education

How can you make a difference?

The increasing scale and complexity of education data, digital platforms, and results-based management requirements under SCG, STG, and UNICEF's broader Education Programme in Sindh necessitate dedicated technical capacity within UNICEF to support system design, data integration, quality assurance, analytics, and effective use of education data for decision-making.

Under the supervision of the Education Manager (P4), the Education Officer (Data and Systems) will play a key role in supporting SELD and UNICEF to institutionalize data-driven governance, strengthen monitoring and evaluation systems, and ensure that digital investments translate into improved service delivery, enhanced accountability, and sustained gains in learning outcomes across the province. The Officer will lead the planning and implementation of education data digitization and systems integration initiatives, with a strong emphasis on building SELD's institutional capacity and government ownership of data infrastructure, systems, and processes.

Duties and responsibilities for the post are as under:

• Technical Programme Planning and Systems Assessment
• Technical and Operational Support to Programme Implementation
• Programme Monitoring, Reporting, and Results Management
• Government Ownership, Networking, and Partnership Building
• Innovation, Knowledge Management, and Capacity Development

The position’s location is Karachi with travel to Sindh districts as required as part of programme implementation and monitoring.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Education: Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in Education, Public Policy, Statistics, Economics, or other Social Science field is required. Specialized degree/courses with practical experience of dealing with education management information and data systems will be preferred.
• Work Experience: At least 2 years of professional experience in Programme Planning, Management, and/ or Research in Education is required. Relevant experience in education data analysis, management information systems and monitoring systems is required.
• Skills: Data Analytics and Visualization, Business Intelligence, Tableau, Power BI, Excel, Key Performance Indicators.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Urdu is required, and Sindhi preferred.
• Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.
• Experience working in budget support or technical assistance context is desirable.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

• (1) Builds and maintains partnerships
• (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
• (3) Drive to achieve results for impact
• (4) Innovates and embraces change
• (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
• (6) Thinks and acts strategically
• (7) Works collaboratively with others

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

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.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable females, persons with disabilities, and suitable candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF Will not ask for applicants' bank account information.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

Visa residence requirements: i.e. UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.