A. Act as the think tank of the OEC, publishing reports and policy papers, and foster the exchange of ideas, perspectives, and best practices.
B. Collect, analyse, monitor, and evaluate data to inform policy and practice.
C.Facilitate transdisciplinary research opportunities and access to knowledge.
The Transdisciplinary Research Section of REEF is responsible for producing high quality transdisciplinary research and resources, including epistemological frameworks, System Diagnostic and Monitoring and Evaluation tools, as well as evidence-led recommendations to support Member States in defining, revitalising, diagnosing, monitoring and evaluating their knowledge and education systems in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Balanced and Inclusive Education(UDBIE).
Under the overall authority of the Secretary General, the guidance of the UnderSecretary-General for REEF, and the direct supervision of the Chief of Section of Transdisciplinary Research, Senior Research and Policy Specialists are responsible for developing transdisciplinary knowledge across various areas of expertise, providing policy advice and technical assistance to Member States and Associate Members.
The Senior Research & Policy Specialist for Physical and Environmental Science (SPRS-PES) will be responsible for applying scientific thinking in the critical production, evaluation and exchange of scientific information to advance transdisciplinary dialogue.
Duties :
- Conduct research, provide policy advice and technical assistance on the application of the principles and techniques of scientific thinking to advance transdisciplinarity.
- Contribute to the development of a contextually relevant balanced and inclusive education system diagnostic, monitoring and evaluation tool.
- Evaluate science education systems, policies and programmes, interpret and report findings.
- Support REEF activities on the establishment of transdisciplinary regional research centres and institutes.
- Support the selection and collection of appropriate academic references and endogenous knowledge for hosting in an OEC digital database for use by higher education institutions and researchers of Member States and Associate Members.
- Identify new challenges and emerging issues in transdisciplinary research and practice on which to provide timely, relevant commentary and guidance for stakeholders.
- Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks, including the establishment of performance indicators and measurement techniques.
- Manage the collection, analysis, reporting and visualization of data and information collected through monitoring and evaluation activities.
- Write policy notes and research/evaluation briefs for various audience groups.
- Contribute to the overall strategy and vision of the Transdisciplinary Research Section of REEF.
- Effectively project manage their activities, including public events and publications.
- Produce high-quality knowledge products.
- Perform other duties as requested by the Chief of Section, the USG-REEF or the Secretary-General.
How to apply
Send your Resume and Cover Letter to:
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This position is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and open to international applicants. (Applications South America and Asia Pacific highly encouraged).
Female Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Position open until filled.