Programme Specialist (Education)
OVERVIEW
Post Number : 4FJED0001RP
Grade : P-4
Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED)
Duty Station: Suva
Job Family: Education
Type of contract : Fixed Term
Duration of contract : 2 years, renewable
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 01-NOV-2024
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Education (ADG/ED) and the direct supervision of the Director of the UNESCO Office in Apia (Samoa), the incumbent will be responsible for the development, planning, implementation and management of activities and projects under the Education portfolio of the Office in the countries covered within the 17 Pacific StatesCluster (i.e. Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Republic of Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu). The incumbent will perform the following essential tasks:
• Promote UNESCO’s Education Programme within the Pacific Region through the coordination and monitoring of activities and projects aimed at identifying the strategic issues, priorities, opportunities and risks of Member States, so as to effectively integrate them into Organizational work plan objectives.
• Conceptualize, develop and implement activities and projects that give particular consideration, within the context of the Pacific Region, to the precepts of key policy drivers such as Goal 4 (Quality Education) of the 2030 Global Agenda for Sustainable Development, the UNESCO Education 2030 Framework for Action, the Samoa Pathway, and the Pacific Education Development Framework, with the aim of improving access, equity and the quality of education.
• Provide technical support and expert advice to related government ministries and other key development stakeholders, including national commissions, in order to support policy formulation, project implementation, and the strengthening of national institutions that are integral to capacity building in education.
• Collaborate and build strategic partnerships and professional networks internally and with external actors in order to bolster implementation and monitoring efforts, as well as to benefit from the pooling of resources and other operational synergies.
• Participate in joint UN programming activities related to education and ensure UNESCO’s contribution and representation, where required, in UN Country Team(s) (UNCT), UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) and the Delivering As One framework in the Member Countries.
• Locate and mobilize resources to support the Education strategy and planning through the preparation of concept notes, project proposals and cooperation frameworks with donor agencies and Member States.
• Lead and supervise the Office’s Education team.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
• Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in Education, Economics, Social Sciences or related Education fields.
Work Experience
• A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience in one or several subject areas of education, of which at least 3 years acquired at the international level.
• Experience in planning, development, implementation, management and evaluation of educational programmes/projects.
• Experience in fund raising and resource mobilization.
Skills and competencies
• Analytical skills and ability to collect, synthesize and analyze information from various sources.
• Proven ability to identify emerging educational trends and needs.
• Demonstrated ability to plan strategically, and to translate strategy into priorities and action.
• Ability to coordinate, negotiate and deal with partners and networks in private and public sectors.
• Proven ability to prepare, present and discuss findings and recommendations clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated skills in results-based planning, management, monitoring and evaluation.
Languages
• Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education
• Advanced university degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in the field of education.
Work Experience
• Professional experience acquired in the Pacific Region or a Small Island Developing State (SIDS) in other regions.
Skills and competencies
• Familiarity with the work and general functioning of international organizations and/or the United Nations System.
Languages
• Good knowledge of other UNESCO official languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) .
BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc.
The approximate annual starting salary for this post is 114 442 USD.
For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits.
SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.
The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview.
UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.
Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.
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