Associate Project Officer (Learning Assessments) at UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), Montreal, Canada: Apply for an International Education Data and Research Career

<p data-start="262" data-end="642">The <strong data-start="266" data-end="307">UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS)</strong> is inviting applications for the position of <strong data-start="353" data-end="405">Associate Project Officer (Learning Assessments)</strong>. This is an exciting international career opportunity for professionals with expertise in statistics, education data, research, project management, and learning assessments who are passionate about improving education systems worldwide.</p> <p data-start="644" data-end="958">Based in <strong data-start="653" data-end="673">Montreal, Canada</strong>, this <strong data-start="680" data-end="715">Project Appointment (P-2 Grade)</strong> offers qualified professionals the opportunity to contribute to the global monitoring of <strong data-start="805" data-end="847">Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4)</strong> by supporting the collection, management, validation, and reporting of international learning assessment data.</p> <p data-start="960" data-end="1159">The position is open to both <strong data-start="989" data-end="1025">internal and external candidates</strong> and offers a <strong data-start="1039" data-end="1060">one-year contract</strong>, with the possibility of extension depending on funding availability and satisfactory performance.</p> <p class="" data-start="1161" data-end="1224"><strong data-start="1161" data-end="1186">Application Deadline:</strong> <strong data-start="1187" data-end="1224">8 July 2026 (Midnight Paris Time)</strong></p> <h1 data-section-id="agkjyb" data-start="1231" data-end="1276">About UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS)</h1> <p data-start="1278" data-end="1394">The UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) serves as the official source of internationally comparable statistics on:</p> <ul data-start="1396" data-end="1443"> <li data-section-id="n0dh7m" data-start="1396" data-end="1407">Education</li> <li data-section-id="1tue68s" data-start="1408" data-end="1417">Science</li> <li data-section-id="jvykw4" data-start="1418" data-end="1427">Culture</li> <li data-section-id="tg03oo" data-start="1428" data-end="1443">Communication</li> </ul> <p data-start="1445" data-end="1714">Within the education sector, UIS plays a leading role in measuring and tracking global progress toward <strong data-start="1548" data-end="1590">Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4)</strong>, which focuses on ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all.</p> <p data-start="1716" data-end="1883">As countries continue producing larger volumes of learning assessment data, UNESCO is modernizing its systems, methodologies, and data management processes to improve:</p> <ul data-start="1885" data-end="1979"> <li data-section-id="l4ys8l" data-start="1885" data-end="1899">Data quality</li> <li data-section-id="1jvhjt2" data-start="1900" data-end="1915">Accessibility</li> <li data-section-id="1ls057k" data-start="1916" data-end="1930">Transparency</li> <li data-section-id="ws9cky" data-start="1931" data-end="1960">International comparability</li> <li data-section-id="3qmisp" data-start="1961" data-end="1979">Policy relevance</li> </ul> <p data-start="1981" data-end="2211">The Associate Project Officer will become part of this transformation by helping manage international datasets, supporting research, coordinating projects, and ensuring high-quality reporting of learning outcomes across countries.</p> <h1 data-section-id="sf49ng" data-start="2218" data-end="2237">Position Overview</h1> <p data-start="2239" data-end="2307"><strong data-start="2239" data-end="2258">Position Title:</strong> Associate Project Officer (Learning Assessments)</p> <p data-start="2309" data-end="2342"><strong data-start="2309" data-end="2329">Position Number:</strong> 1CAUIS0107PA</p> <p data-start="2344" data-end="2358"><strong data-start="2344" data-end="2354">Grade:</strong> P-2</p> <p data-start="2360" data-end="2415"><strong data-start="2360" data-end="2377">Organization:</strong> UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS)</p> <p data-start="2417" data-end="2442"><strong data-start="2417" data-end="2432">Job Family:</strong> Education</p> <p data-start="2444" data-end="2478"><strong data-start="2444" data-end="2461">Duty Station:</strong> Montreal, Canada</p> <p data-start="2480" data-end="2518"><strong data-start="2480" data-end="2498">Contract Type:</strong> Project Appointment</p> <p data-start="2520" data-end="2594"><strong data-start="2520" data-end="2542">Contract Duration:</strong> 1 year (renewable based on funding and performance)</p> <p data-start="2596" data-end="2645"><strong data-start="2596" data-end="2612">Recruitment:</strong> Internal and External Candidates</p> <h1 data-section-id="ls18e3" data-start="2652" data-end="2674">Key Responsibilities</h1> <p data-start="2676" data-end="2748">The successful candidate will contribute across several strategic areas.</p> <h2 data-section-id="sidy97" data-start="2750" data-end="2793">1. Learning Assessment Programme Support</h2> <p data-start="2795" data-end="2895">The Associate Project Officer will assist in implementing UNESCO&#8217;s learning assessment programme by:</p> <ul data-start="2897" data-end="3203"> <li data-section-id="1i22g5r" data-start="2897" data-end="2965">Supporting production of the global learning indicator (SDG 4.1.1)</li> <li data-section-id="qk0rpu" data-start="2966" data-end="3002">Applying data eligibility criteria</li> <li data-section-id="16j95lg" data-start="3003" data-end="3035">Supporting technical workflows</li> <li data-section-id="1wwwbqo" data-start="3036" data-end="3072">Tracking work plans and milestones</li> <li data-section-id="1iq2use" data-start="3073" data-end="3143">Coordinating with international partners and participating countries</li> <li data-section-id="1ql03d" data-start="3144" data-end="3203">Maintaining technical documentation and programme records</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="vovvw3" data-start="3210" data-end="3253">2. Data Management and Quality Assurance</h2> <p data-start="3255" data-end="3320">The role requires maintaining high-quality education datasets by:</p> <ul data-start="3322" data-end="3632"> <li data-section-id="1mdw4fs" data-start="3322" data-end="3362">Managing learning assessment databases</li> <li data-section-id="w50iu8" data-start="3363" data-end="3405">Supporting data collection and ingestion</li> <li data-section-id="um7kbv" data-start="3406" data-end="3437">Validating submitted datasets</li> <li data-section-id="g6nuy9" data-start="3438" data-end="3464">Managing version control</li> <li data-section-id="1yay1cx" data-start="3465" data-end="3487">Harmonizing metadata</li> <li data-section-id="xaphef" data-start="3488" data-end="3520">Monitoring country submissions</li> <li data-section-id="1eu95s4" data-start="3521" data-end="3558">Maintaining structured repositories</li> <li data-section-id="cfzji3" data-start="3559" data-end="3632">Supporting quality assurance procedures that improve reporting accuracy</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="2hxyq5" data-start="3639" data-end="3676">3. Research and Analytical Support</h2> <p data-start="3678" data-end="3754">The Associate Project Officer will also contribute to technical research by:</p> <ul data-start="3756" data-end="4062"> <li data-section-id="1rl0fz8" data-start="3756" data-end="3789">Preparing datasets for analysis</li> <li data-section-id="kopkob" data-start="3790" data-end="3824">Supporting indicator computation</li> <li data-section-id="13y2lmy" data-start="3825" data-end="3854">Checking analytical outputs</li> <li data-section-id="19nm32p" data-start="3855" data-end="3925">Conducting background research on international learning assessments</li> <li data-section-id="1ekslr1" data-start="3926" data-end="3970">Reviewing education measurement frameworks</li> <li data-section-id="wqhegr" data-start="3971" data-end="3998">Drafting technical papers</li> <li data-section-id="8rsmqm" data-start="3999" data-end="4031">Preparing governance documents</li> <li data-section-id="1dodk1r" data-start="4032" data-end="4062">Supporting expert committees</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="eozkd2" data-start="4069" data-end="4101">4. Project Management Support</h2> <p data-start="4103" data-end="4155">Daily project coordination responsibilities include:</p> <ul data-start="4157" data-end="4398"> <li data-section-id="1h90kzw" data-start="4157" data-end="4186">Monitoring project progress</li> <li data-section-id="14sa5ce" data-start="4187" data-end="4218">Supporting internal reporting</li> <li data-section-id="ucs674" data-start="4219" data-end="4256">Coordinating technical deliverables</li> <li data-section-id="141aucd" data-start="4257" data-end="4292">Tracking implementation timelines</li> <li data-section-id="18e11l9" data-start="4293" data-end="4326">Identifying project bottlenecks</li> <li data-section-id="1ckw29e" data-start="4327" data-end="4361">Assisting procurement activities</li> <li data-section-id="muodaz" data-start="4362" data-end="4398">Supporting contract administration</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="kswv06" data-start="4405" data-end="4453">5. Capacity Building and Knowledge Management</h2> <p data-start="4455" data-end="4520">The selected candidate will help strengthen education systems by:</p> <ul data-start="4522" data-end="4795"> <li data-section-id="79zqhg" data-start="4522" data-end="4552">Preparing training materials</li> <li data-section-id="2i2to0" data-start="4553" data-end="4594">Developing technical guidance documents</li> <li data-section-id="natia0" data-start="4595" data-end="4635">Supporting workshops and consultations</li> <li data-section-id="1gfualn" data-start="4636" data-end="4666">Coordinating expert meetings</li> <li data-section-id="1mntnif" data-start="4667" data-end="4703">Maintaining knowledge repositories</li> <li data-section-id="1bxs0wn" data-start="4704" data-end="4747">Preparing international meeting materials</li> <li data-section-id="1hd37tq" data-start="4748" data-end="4795">Facilitating coordination across UNESCO teams</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="th2vc8" data-start="4802" data-end="4846">6. Partnerships and Resource Mobilization</h2> <p data-start="4848" data-end="4919">Responsibilities also include supporting organizational growth through:</p> <ul data-start="4921" data-end="5092"> <li data-section-id="1xhefj6" data-start="4921" data-end="4960">Researching partnership opportunities</li> <li data-section-id="10pxnbe" data-start="4961" data-end="4996">Identifying funding opportunities</li> <li data-section-id="1u0gc7c" data-start="4997" data-end="5048">Supporting grant and project proposal development</li> <li data-section-id="16n2s7m" data-start="5049" data-end="5092">Preparing analytical background materials</li> </ul> <h1 data-section-id="6uehu5" data-start="5099" data-end="5124">Required Qualifications</h1> <p data-start="5126" data-end="5181">Applicants should possess the following qualifications.</p> <h2 data-section-id="nq27tb" data-start="5183" data-end="5195">Education</h2> <p data-start="5197" data-end="5315">Applicants must hold an <strong data-start="5221" data-end="5283">advanced university degree (Master&#8217;s degree or equivalent)</strong> in one of the following fields:</p> <ul data-start="5317" data-end="5491"> <li data-section-id="wt3kb1" data-start="5317" data-end="5329">Statistics</li> <li data-section-id="c1jzmc" data-start="5330" data-end="5341">Economics</li> <li data-section-id="1qonj7w" data-start="5342" data-end="5356">Data Science</li> <li data-section-id="1hz6b26" data-start="5357" data-end="5369">Demography</li> <li data-section-id="8rj4ux" data-start="5370" data-end="5391">Applied Mathematics</li> <li data-section-id="1g8as0j" data-start="5392" data-end="5426">Related quantitative disciplines</li> <li data-section-id="26os1z" data-start="5427" data-end="5491">Social sciences with significant applied statistics components</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="105fkls" data-start="5498" data-end="5524">Professional Experience</h2> <p data-start="5526" data-end="5549">Candidates should have:</p> <ul data-start="5551" data-end="5827"> <li data-section-id="1aqppa" data-start="5551" data-end="5602">At least <strong data-start="5562" data-end="5575">two years</strong> of professional experience</li> <li data-section-id="19vov82" data-start="5603" data-end="5634">Experience in data management</li> <li data-section-id="ppz9ag" data-start="5635" data-end="5659">Experience in research</li> <li data-section-id="15hjjn1" data-start="5660" data-end="5706">Experience supporting projects or programmes</li> <li data-section-id="1xp4eyo" data-start="5707" data-end="5739">Database management experience</li> <li data-section-id="c1rch9" data-start="5740" data-end="5768">Data processing experience</li> <li data-section-id="sbnnh" data-start="5769" data-end="5827">Experience supporting complex multi-component programmes</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="scigvi" data-start="5834" data-end="5852">Required Skills</h2> <p data-start="5854" data-end="5895">Successful applicants should demonstrate:</p> <ul data-start="5897" data-end="6286"> <li data-section-id="jd209w" data-start="5897" data-end="5952">Strong knowledge of education and assessment concepts</li> <li data-section-id="1b2cmtu" data-start="5953" data-end="5991">Understanding of statistical methods</li> <li data-section-id="dm7ca4" data-start="5992" data-end="6023">Database management knowledge</li> <li data-section-id="1k06bz" data-start="6024" data-end="6051">Data-processing expertise</li> <li data-section-id="1bx2ts7" data-start="6052" data-end="6079">Research synthesis skills</li> <li data-section-id="1gca77e" data-start="6080" data-end="6115">Excellent documentation abilities</li> <li data-section-id="671upb" data-start="6116" data-end="6146">Strong organizational skills</li> <li data-section-id="mv01wt" data-start="6147" data-end="6192">Ability to coordinate multiple work streams</li> <li data-section-id="146bizv" data-start="6193" data-end="6226">Excellent written communication</li> <li data-section-id="1nli56q" data-start="6227" data-end="6259">Excellent verbal communication</li> <li data-section-id="46ha81" data-start="6260" data-end="6286">Technical writing skills</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="c69z48" data-start="6293" data-end="6316">Language Requirement</h2> <p data-start="6318" data-end="6342">Applicants must possess:</p> <ul data-start="6344" data-end="6398"> <li data-section-id="ln3wu1" data-start="6344" data-end="6371">Excellent written English</li> <li data-section-id="140v3ki" data-start="6372" data-end="6398">Excellent spoken English</li> </ul> <h1 data-section-id="fg7l47" data-start="6405" data-end="6431">Desirable Qualifications</h1> <p data-start="6433" data-end="6476">Preference may be given to applicants with:</p> <ul data-start="6478" data-end="6855"> <li data-section-id="1leou35" data-start="6478" data-end="6520">Specialization in educational assessment</li> <li data-section-id="1peiaxi" data-start="6521" data-end="6543">Learning measurement</li> <li data-section-id="142v1mp" data-start="6544" data-end="6571">International development</li> <li data-section-id="1095um6" data-start="6572" data-end="6616">Experience working with education datasets</li> <li data-section-id="g1p8vu" data-start="6617" data-end="6654">International assessment experience</li> <li data-section-id="dx9pqn" data-start="6655" data-end="6689">Multi-country project experience</li> <li data-section-id="z313rc" data-start="6690" data-end="6724">Workshop organization experience</li> <li data-section-id="1y1wpkn" data-start="6725" data-end="6757">Contract management experience</li> <li data-section-id="1hqywc1" data-start="6758" data-end="6785">United Nations experience</li> <li data-section-id="44p9bk" data-start="6786" data-end="6817">Financial tracking experience</li> <li data-section-id="ex4kfx" data-start="6818" data-end="6855">Project planning software knowledge</li> </ul> <p data-start="6857" data-end="6912">Additional language skills are considered an advantage:</p> <ul data-start="6914" data-end="6961"> <li data-section-id="1ygyn4s" data-start="6914" data-end="6922">French</li> <li data-section-id="1mvdod2" data-start="6923" data-end="6932">Spanish</li> <li data-section-id="1wkh3si" data-start="6933" data-end="6941">Arabic</li> <li data-section-id="6ld66v" data-start="6942" data-end="6951">Chinese</li> <li data-section-id="a4boi1" data-start="6952" data-end="6961">Russian</li> </ul> <h1 data-section-id="uaqmp0" data-start="6968" data-end="6988">UNESCO Core Values</h1> <p data-start="6990" data-end="7029">Applicants are expected to demonstrate:</p> <ul data-start="7031" data-end="7222"> <li data-section-id="1wer8gi" data-start="7031" data-end="7063">Commitment to the Organization</li> <li data-section-id="1b8u03z" data-start="7064" data-end="7075">Integrity</li> <li data-section-id="r1r1hq" data-start="7076" data-end="7099">Respect for Diversity</li> <li data-section-id="9caf2s" data-start="7100" data-end="7117">Professionalism</li> <li data-section-id="tujhn" data-start="7118" data-end="7134">Accountability</li> <li data-section-id="zno41x" data-start="7135" data-end="7147">Innovation</li> <li data-section-id="o0xd90" data-start="7148" data-end="7158">Teamwork</li> <li data-section-id="1kznupx" data-start="7159" data-end="7186">Planning and Organization</li> <li data-section-id="n1nqzi" data-start="7187" data-end="7202">Results Focus</li> <li data-section-id="1srkvaq" data-start="7203" data-end="7222">Knowledge Sharing</li> </ul> <h1 data-section-id="1co06ot" data-start="7229" data-end="7250">Salary and Benefits</h1> <p data-start="7252" data-end="7318">UNESCO offers an internationally competitive compensation package.</p> <p data-start="7320" data-end="7362">The approximate annual starting salary is:</p> <p data-start="7364" data-end="7378"><strong data-start="7364" data-end="7378">USD 75,325</strong></p> <p data-start="7380" data-end="7412">Additional benefits may include:</p> <ul data-start="7414" data-end="7640"> <li data-section-id="1pe5ome" data-start="7414" data-end="7436">30 days annual leave</li> <li data-section-id="5o3n7d" data-start="7437" data-end="7456">Medical insurance</li> <li data-section-id="1lskyl7" data-start="7457" data-end="7471">Pension plan</li> <li data-section-id="16vvka7" data-start="7472" data-end="7509">Family allowance (where applicable)</li> <li data-section-id="o6njd9" data-start="7510" data-end="7555">International professional work environment</li> <li data-section-id="1dffkqu" data-start="7556" data-end="7590">Career development opportunities</li> <li data-section-id="15zj2j2" data-start="7591" data-end="7640">Exposure to global education policy initiatives</li> </ul> <h1 data-section-id="1b6qlrh" data-start="7647" data-end="7666">Selection Process</h1> <p data-start="7668" data-end="7704">The recruitment process may include:</p> <ol data-start="7706" data-end="7873"> <li data-section-id="14t6idj" data-start="7706" data-end="7738">Online application submission</li> <li data-section-id="17fk8d7" data-start="7739" data-end="7761">Written assessments</li> <li data-section-id="jgink6" data-start="7762" data-end="7793">Pre-recorded video interview</li> <li data-section-id="mat6qo" data-start="7794" data-end="7812">Panel interview</li> <li data-section-id="kyx9pc" data-start="7813" data-end="7832">Reference checks</li> <li data-section-id="m0a9pr" data-start="7833" data-end="7873">Additional documentation verification</li> </ol> <p data-start="7875" data-end="8004">Applicants should ensure all information submitted is complete and accurate, as applications cannot be modified after submission.</p> <h1 data-section-id="1e5g22m" data-start="8011" data-end="8033">Why You Should Apply</h1> <p data-start="8035" data-end="8216">This opportunity allows professionals to contribute directly to improving education outcomes worldwide while working alongside leading experts in international education statistics.</p> <p data-start="8218" data-end="8253">Benefits of joining UNESCO include:</p> <ul data-start="8255" data-end="8590"> <li data-section-id="11v376a" data-start="8255" data-end="8303">Contributing to Sustainable Development Goal 4</li> <li data-section-id="1e8zpb" data-start="8304" data-end="8364">Working on internationally recognized education indicators</li> <li data-section-id="fbhwra" data-start="8365" data-end="8417">Collaborating with governments and global partners</li> <li data-section-id="14sdzwu" data-start="8418" data-end="8469">Developing expertise in education data and policy</li> <li data-section-id="1yzbxvb" data-start="8470" data-end="8537">Building an international career within the United Nations system</li> <li data-section-id="15ca0zq" data-start="8538" data-end="8590">Working in a multicultural and diverse environment</li> </ul> <h1 data-section-id="eql55v" data-start="8597" data-end="8630">Diversity and Equal Opportunity</h1> <p data-start="8632" data-end="8677">UNESCO strongly encourages applications from:</p> <ul data-start="8679" data-end="8852"> <li data-section-id="17b7v5i" data-start="8679" data-end="8686">Women</li> <li data-section-id="156w7w9" data-start="8687" data-end="8735">Candidates from underrepresented Member States</li> <li data-section-id="1f9s1p2" data-start="8736" data-end="8763">Persons with disabilities</li> <li data-section-id="oatfnb" data-start="8764" data-end="8784">Indigenous peoples</li> <li data-section-id="1j43n1z" data-start="8785" data-end="8802">Minority groups</li> <li data-section-id="12316sl" data-start="8803" data-end="8852">Professionals from diverse cultural backgrounds</li> </ul> <p data-start="8854" data-end="8988">UNESCO follows a zero-tolerance policy regarding harassment and maintains equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants.</p> <h1 data-section-id="1xqj6xi" data-start="8995" data-end="9017">Application Deadline</h1> <p data-start="9019" data-end="9066"><strong data-start="9019" data-end="9066">Deadline: 8 July 2026 (Midnight Paris Time)</strong></p> <p data-start="9068" data-end="9294">Interested candidates should complete their applications before the deadline through the official UNESCO Careers portal. Ensure all required information and supporting documents are submitted before finalizing the application.</p> <p data-start="9068" data-end="9294"><a href="https://career2.successfactors.eu/careers?company=unesco" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Apply Here</strong></a></p> <p data-start="9068" data-end="9294">For more information, visit the<strong><a href="https://careers.unesco.org/job/Montreal-Associate-Project-Officer-%28Learning-Assessments%29-QC/1364718357/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> official website</a></strong></p> <p data-start="9068" data-end="9294">Discover more global job opportunities on OFY, <a href="https://opportunitiesforyouth.org/?s=job" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>VISIT HERE</strong></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://opportunitiesforyouth.org/2026/07/05/unesco-associate-project-officer-research-job-in-india-2026-join-a-leading-un-agency-driving-innovation-in-education-research/">Associate Project Officer (Learning Assessments) at UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), Montreal, Canada: Apply for an International Education Data and Research Career</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://opportunitiesforyouth.org">Opportunities for Youth</a>.</p>