Under the guidance of the Education Specialist (Access, Quality and ECE), the Education Specialist supports the development and preparation of the Education (or a sector of) programmes and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting the progress of education programmes/projects including for Inclusive education community engagement for demand creation for children with disabilities and boys and girls and boys out-of-school or at risk of drop out, also for all safeguarding aspects of children in and around schools within the country programme. The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of results on education programmes/projects to improve learning outcomes and equitable and inclusive education, especially for children who are marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded in society. Moreover the Specialist contributes to achievement of results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary Of Key Functions/accountabilities
Support to programme development and planning Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results Technical and operational support to programme implementation Networking and partnership building Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
Qualifications and Experience
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Minimum Requirements
Education: An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: education, economics, psychology, sociology, or another relevant technical field. Work Experience: A minimum of five years of professional experience in programme planning, management, and/or research in education is required. Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of the local language is an asset.
Desirables
Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency. Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description hereEducation Specialist (Learners' welfare and Equity) NO3-ZIM25018-signed JA.pdf
