Director, UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS)
Education Sector (ED) · Montreal · Apply by October 16, 2026
About this role
Director, UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) OVERVIEW Position Number: 1CAUIS0001ST Grade: D-2 Parent Sector: Education Sector (ED) Duty Station: Montreal Job Family: Education Contract Type: Fixed Term Duration of contract: 2 years, renewable - maximum duration of 6 years Recruitment open to: Internal and external candidates Application deadline (Midnight Paris Time): 10/10/2026 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, ProfessionalismORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT The UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) is the statistical branch of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the United Nation’s depository for global statistics. Established in 1999, the Institute produces data and methodologies to monitor trends, at the national and international levels, delivering comparative data for countries at all stages of development to provide a global perspective on education, science and technology, culture and communication. UIS is mandated by the international development community to develop methodologies, statistical frameworks and classifications, to set standards, to collect and disseminate data, and…