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Project Officer (Strategic Foresight, Research and Country Insights)

Category | Grade:ProfessionalDeadline:31 Aug 2026 (14 days left)Job ID:1369435457Posted on:13 Aug 2026 (4 days ago)
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Job Description

UNESCO seeks a Project Officer (Strategic Foresight, Research and Country Insights) to deliver evidence-based technical and operational support. The role advances programme objectives through analysis, coordination, stakeholder engagement and high-quality outputs. The incumbent works with partners to translate priorities into practical results, maintain effective systems and strengthen implementation, reporting and decision-making acros

Key Details

Department

Institute for Statistics

Position details

Experience level

Early

Minimum experience

4 years

Category

Professional

Arrangement

Onsite

Education

Postgraduate degree

Contract duration

project appointment

Language Requirements

Required

English

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Lead horizon-scanning briefs and strategic intelligence products
  • Conduct applied research and country data ecosystem analysis
  • Manage databases and analytical tools for SDG 4 monitoring

Role Requirements

  • Advanced university degree in statistics economics data science public policy education or development studies
  • At least 4 years of relevant professional experience including 2 years internationally
  • Excellent English

Skills to Have

Tools Knowledge

Additional info

  • Apply through the official careers portal

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNESCO Careers, on 13 Aug 2026.