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For every child, the right to education.

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The Government of Madhya Pradesh is committed to enhancing evidence-based decision-making in school education through the Vidya Samiksha Kendra (VSK), a flagship initiative aimed at real-time monitoring, data-driven governance, and policy-level interventions. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes the role of robust data systems for school education (NEP 2020, Para 8.7) and mandates the use of technology for improving learning outcomes, tracking student progress, and ensuring efficient resource allocation (NEP 2020, Para 23.2). The Vidya Samiksha Kendra serves as a centralized data intelligence unit, integrating key databases such as the Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE+), the state’s Education Management & Information System (EMIS), and real-time school monitoring and assessment data.

The selected candidate will need to be based in Bhopal and work remotely from the residence in Bhopal. Candidates who are not residents of Bhopal but are willing to relocate to Bhopal for this consultancy need to do so at their own expense. Further, the candidate will be expected to visit UNICEF office, government offices from time to time, as may be required.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: State Consultant Education Data - Bhopal - External TOR.pdf

Minimum requirements:

Education: Graduate degree (minimum Bachelors) in Social Sciences/ Humanities/ B. Tech
Work Experience:

At least 5 years’ experience of data analysis, report writing and documentation
Previous experience of working with EMIS data/ data analysis, policy and practice
Expertise in using MS-Office application software (MS Word, Excel, Power Point) essential, especially Excel.
Previous experience of working with the government administrative

Language Requirements: Good verbal and written communicaton skills in Hindi and English required
Location required: to be based in Bhopal for the assignment
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:

Ability to analyze data, identify bottlenecks to improve systems and provide recommendations
Good analytical, writing and presentation skills.
Ability to create a database to address contextual needs.
Ability to organize, manage and participate within teams.

Desirables:

Previous experience working with a database on out-of-school children desirable
Knowledge and experience in using SPSS is desirable.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

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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 encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

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.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
Cover letter
A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template) Financial proposal State Consultant - EDU Bhopal.xlsx
A detailed technical proposal: A sample pf previous work in education data analysis to be submitted with the application to strengthen the candidate's profile.

Remarks: If the TOR or financial proposal documents are not downloadable on certain recruitment platforms, please visit our official page Vacancies | UNICEF Careers.

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National State Consultant – Education Data (Consultant is expected to be based in Bhopal for 14 months)