UNESCO

Consultant

• Carry out a comprehensive, multidimensional assessment of the current EMIS in Burundi
• Conduct national-level interviews with key producers and users of education/school statistics
• Analyze current data collection processes
• Prepare the diagnostic report on the statistical system for the education sector
• Provide the technical support required to the national team responsible for developing the national EMIS development strategy document

International Consultant to Support Updating the EMIS Strategy

• Provide translation and interpretation as needed (Kirundi/French) during interviews and field visits.
• Collect, compile and synthesize national reference documents.
• Contribute to the analysis of the administrative context and institutional dynamics.
• Help identify and understand informal practices.
• Actively participate in working meetings and workshops.
• Help incorporate comments and observations from national stakeholders.
• Contribute to drafting workshop minutes and summary notes.

National Consultant supporting the International Consultant

• Soutenir la coordination du projet EFFICACE à travers un appui de proximité dans la mise en œuvre des activités techniques dans les HPR et IFME.
• Appuyer le processus d’élaboration des documents administratifs relatifs aux activités (les termes de référence, les notes conceptuelles, les rapports…).
• Appuyer l’élaboration des outils pédagogiques des HPR et IFME.
• Appuyer la mise en œuvre de la formation des acteurs des HPR et des IFME.
• Appuyer le processus du suivi pédagogique et administratif, ainsi que l’évaluation des activités sur terrain.
• Contribuer à la mise en place des plans des gouvernances efficaces des HPR et IFME.
• Apporter son appui à la préparation des rapports.

Consultant National pour l'Appui Technique du Projet Efficace

Director

• Provide strategic leadership and guidance in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Culture Sector’s strategy, policies and programmes.
• Promote the role of culture, heritage and creativity as drivers of sustainable social and economic development.
• Oversee the protection, conservation and transmission of cultural heritage.
• Represent the Director-General and UNESCO in high-level international forums.

Deputy Director-General, Culture

• Provide strategic direction and leadership in formulating, implementing and monitoring the Education Sector’s strategy, programmes and policies, in line with UNESCO’s governing bodies decisions.
• Lead UNESCO’s role as the global coordinator of SDG 4 (Quality Education), ensuring coherence, accountability and alignment of national, regional and global actions within the Education 2030 Framework for Action.
• Strengthen support to Member States in developing and implementing inclusive, equitable and high-quality education policies, systems and practices at all levels – from early childhood to higher education and lifelong learning.
• Advance the “Futures of Education” and “Transforming Education” agendas, fostering innovation, digital transformation and resilience in education systems to meet emerging societal and technological challenges.
• Promote lifelong learning and skills development, aligning education and training with the evolving needs of labour markets, digital economies and sustainable societies.
• Empower learners to become creative, responsible and ethical global citizens through education that promotes human rights, peace, gender equality, sustainability and intercultural understanding.
• Oversee and guide the work of UNESCO’s education-related category 1 institutes, ensuring programmatic coherence and synergy across global, regional and thematic initiatives.
• Develop and maintain high-level partnerships, with Member States, United Nations entities, development banks, private sector and philanthropic organizations to expand the Sector’s reach and impact.
• Foster innovation and foresight in the natural sciences, ensuring UNESCO remains a global laboratory of ideas in response to emerging challenges.
• Represent the Director-General and UNESCO in high-level international fora and intergovernmental meetings, strengthening UNESCO’s visibility, influence and thought leadership.
• Ensure effective management and accountability, fostering a culture of performance, transparency and diversity across the Sector.

Assistant Director-General for Education – Re-advertisement

• Conduct a thorough, multidimensional assessment of the current state of the SIGE in Burundi
• Conduct national-level interviews with primary producers and users of school statistics, such as the Ministry(ies) of Education
• Analyze the current functional relationship between the SIGE, the Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies of Burundi (ISTEEBU), and the operations of the General Population and Housing Census (RGPH)
• Prepare the diagnostic report on the education sector statistical system

Senior Consultant, SIGE Strategy

• Lead a hands-on training on QGIS and KoboToolbox
• Train senior staff in reliable data collection methods
• Design and deliver the training
• Develop appropriate training materials and user guides
• Assess learning outcomes and recommend adjustments
• Design technical and functional specifications
• Develop a high-performance, lightweight application leveraging StatEduc data (MS Access/SQL Server)
• Define the platform's technical specifications
• Develop the platform: application development (Power BI or a custom Python solution)
• Test the platform and facilitate a training workshop in N'Djamena for administrators and key users
• Prepare a comprehensive end-of-assignment report

Senior Consultant, GIS, Education Dashboard

Support Engineer

• Support SDG 4 data collection through UIS instruments in coordination with the UIS Regional Advisor’s team
• Provide direct technical and data assistance to at least five countries facing challenges in their data systems
• Assist in the country-level validation of UIS Dynamic Templates
• Identify and extract relevant national data sources to support international education reporting
• Support data country data submission and validation processes in coordination with the UIS regional advisor
• Support the development of Country Data Plans
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of Country Folders
• Review and analyze existing education statistics
• Contribute to the verification and finalization of Dynamic Templates
• Analyze and identify usable national data from published reports and datasets
• Maintain close communication with the UIS team

Consultant, Technical Support – SDG 4 Data and Statistics Agenda

• Provide strategic direction and leadership in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Culture Sector’s strategy, policies and programmes, as approved by the governing bodies.
• Promote the role of culture, heritage and creativity as enablers of sustainable social and economic development, in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
• Lead the implementation of UNESCO’s cultural conventions and other normative instruments, supporting Member States in translating global frameworks into concrete national actions and strengthening international cooperation.
• Oversee the protection, conservation and transmission of cultural heritage.
• Foster creativity and the diversity of cultural expressions, strengthening cultural and creative industries as drivers of inclusive growth and innovation.
• Enhance the Culture Sector’s contribution to conflict prevention, crisis response and recovery, ensuring that culture and heritage are protected in emergencies and integrated into humanitarian and peacebuilding strategies.
• Develop and maintain high-level partnerships with Member States, United Nations entities, development banks, private sector and philanthropic organizations to expand the Sector’s reach and impact.
• Promote innovation and knowledge sharing, anticipating emerging trends and harnessing digital technologies for cultural preservation and access.
• Represent the Director-General and UNESCO in high-level international fora and intergovernmental meetings, strengthening UNESCO’s visibility, influence and thought leadership in the cultural field.
• Ensure effective management and accountability, fostering a culture of performance, transparency and diversity across the Sector.

Assistant Director-General for Culture

QA Engineer

• Provide a range of administrative support services in accordance with UNESCO rules and regulations
• Assist with procurement, logistics and financial tasks
• Support the preparation, review and issuance of documents
• Contribute to monitoring project activities and budgets
• Liaise with service providers in Burundi and the region
• Provide administrative and logistical support for field missions, meetings, workshops and conferences
• Participate in meetings as required