Contribute to the Institute Research Agenda

• Design and formulate research that builds measurable SEL skills for K-12 and youth using digital pedagogies on Framerspace.
• Identify measurable SEL indicators that map SEL competencies to competency development within SDG 4.7  and the broader educational agenda.
• Mentor and advise program staff on implementing evidence based research pedagogies.
• Develop innovative research methodology to understand learning dynamics on Framerspace.
• Use a range of quantitative and qualitative research methods, ensuring credibility of information and evidence to build empirical evidence for proximal and distal outcomes of SEL.
• Support the research team in developing international research proposals for competitive funding.
• Adapt empirical findings to strengthen the science policy nexus.
• Supervise the development of manuscripts for international peer review and develop policy briefs for stakeholders.

Contribute to global research agenda for science of learning

• Identify gaps in the global research agenda with a focus on identifying missing research links in the global south.
• Identify relevant partners that will assist in fulfilling gaps in the research agenda.
• Develop partnerships with relevant organisations to develop and advance a global research agenda on the science of learning.
• Organise strategic dialogues across relevant stakeholders to advance the research agenda for the science of learning in the global south.

Coordinate Stakeholder Consultation

• Coordinate with various project teams at the Institute to provide relevant research inputs for different projects.
• Coordinate with relevant divisions and field offices of UNESCO to translate research from the science of learning to member states
• Identify relevant research stakeholders from universities and research institutes to build an effective network for research informed education action and policy.
• With the partnerships team at MGIEP, develop strategic research partnerships for the Institute

Management and Monitoring

• Provide intellectual leadership and technical guidance and foster a supportive and collaborative work environment within and across teams in the Institute.
• Oversee the development and adherence to results based tracking systems to monitor progress against established performance targets.
• Monitor performance against programmatic and operational targets.
• Oversee the independent evaluation of the Institute’s programmes and projects in compliance with UNESCO Evaluation policy.
• Co-ordinate and oversee the preparation of reports and research progress to senior management and governing boards on budget and program performance.

• Research and Development. Comprehensive research, interpretation, and critical analysis skills.
• Knowledge of research methods and experience of supporting learner communities to achieve greater inclusiveness, equity, and quality.
• Ability to lead integral work of teams utilizing expertise, vision, problem-solving capability, and collaborative energy in the field of education.
• Ability to use methods and tools to monitor context triggers and determine the impact of various dynamics in education outcomes.
• Ability to efficiently handle and share information and knowledge.
• Ability to catalyze new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in the field of education.
• Advanced and persuasive written and communication skills and ability to undertake literature reviews and write high-quality journal papers
• Ability to engage and work with multi-disciplinary teams of experts and accommodate multiple perspectives to provide policy recommendations and guidance in the field of education.
• Good knowledge of quantitative methods including statistical tools andor mathematical modeling.

Desirable qualifications

Education

• PhD in neuroscience, science of learning, education cognitive science, or other education related sciences.

Work Experience

• Experience within an international environment with a research focus.
• Experience in setting up an independent research programme.
• An H-Index of 7 and above is a huge advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent statistical analysis skills with a strong command over R or Python programming would be a huge advantage.

Languages

• Working knowledge of another UNESCO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish).