Education Data Consultant for Pacific Countries

About the role

UNICEF Pacific is seeking a consultant to strengthen the use of education data for evidence‑informed planning, policy dialogue and programme design across selected Pacific Island countries. The role will support Ministries of Education and UNICEF teams in preparing, analysing and disseminating MICS, EMIS and other education datasets.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical support for MICS and EMIS data preparation, analysis, interpretation and dissemination.
• Facilitate linkages between household survey data and education administrative data for sector review and planning.
• Support foundational learning data work, including adaptation and analysis of FLS tools and alignment with PILNA, EGRA/EGMA and national assessments.
• Conduct scoping on climate‑risk and resilience indicators within education data systems.
• Prepare policy briefs, slide decks and other advocacy products for Ministries of Education.

Required profile

• Experience working with education data systems, household surveys (MICS) and administrative education data (EMIS) in low‑resource or Pacific contexts.
• Ability to apply an equity, gender and inclusion lens to data analysis and reporting.
• Strong communication skills to engage with government partners, UNICEF colleagues and regional organisations.

Required skills

• Technical expertise in education data analysis and interpretation.
• Familiarity with MICS methodology, EMIS platforms and foundational learning assessment tools.