OVERVIEW
Parent Sector : UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS)
Duty Station: Montreal
Classification of duty station: [[filter12]]
Standard Duration of Assignement : [[filter13]]
Job Family: Education
Type of contract : Non Staff
Duration of contract : 1 year
Recruitment open to : External candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 31/10/2025
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
Background
The International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) is the framework used internationally to classify education programmes and related qualifications by levels and fields. Developed and maintained by the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), ISCED underpins the production of internationally comparable education statistics across countries.
As part of ISCED governance and to ensure that the classification remains fit for purpose and reflects evolving education systems, UIS convened an ISCED Review Panel in June 2023. The Panel's mandate was to review ISCED 2011 (ISCED-P 2011 and ISCED-A 2011) and ISCED-F 2013, identify areas for further development, and provide guidance to UIS. Following its deliberations, the Panel issued 16 recommendations covering conceptual, methodological, and operational aspects of the classifications.
In response, UIS is establishing four thematic ISCED Task Forces to implement these recommendations :
1. Task Force on the classification of Early Childhood Education (ECE) programmes;
2. Task Force on professional/occupational and academic programmes at ISCED levels 6 to 8;
3. Task Force on the integration of Work-Based Learning (WBL) into ISCED;
4. Task Force on the revision of ISCED Fields of Education and Training (ISCED-F 2013).
The Task Forces will operate virtually for 12-18 months, composed of international experts nominated by Member States and key stakeholders, with UIS providing management and secretariat support. Their work will directly inform the amendment of ISCED 2011 (ISCED-P 2011 and ISCED-A 2011) and the comprehensive revision of ISCED-F 2013, with outcomes expected to be presented to the UNESCO General Conference in 2027.
Objectives
The objective of this consultancy is to provide technical expertise, coordination, and drafting support to the ISCED Task Forces and UIS Management, ensuring their work progresses in a structured, evidence-based, and timely manner.
Key tasks
Under the authority of the Director of the UIS and the direct supervision of the Head of the Education Standards Unit, the Consultant will:
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