United Nations
Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) – It seeks to build
peace through international cooperation in Education, the Sciences and Culture.
UNESCO’s programmes contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable
Development Goals defined in Agenda 2030, adopted by the UN General Assembly in
2015.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Education Programme Specialist – (P3)
Post Number: 6NGED0003RP
Location: Abuja
Parent Sector: Education Sector (ED)
Job Family: Education
Type of contract: Fixed Term
Duration of contract: 2 years
Recruitment open to: Internal and external candidates
Grade: P-3
Location: Abuja
Parent Sector: Education Sector (ED)
Job Family: Education
Type of contract: Fixed Term
Duration of contract: 2 years
Recruitment open to: Internal and external candidates
Grade: P-3
Overview Of the Functions of the Post
Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Education, the authority of the Director of Abuja Office, UNESCO’s Multi-Sectoral Regional Office for West Africa, and the immediate supervision of the Senior Education Programme Specialist, the incumbent will:
Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Education, the authority of the Director of Abuja Office, UNESCO’s Multi-Sectoral Regional Office for West Africa, and the immediate supervision of the Senior Education Programme Specialist, the incumbent will:
- Coordinate
the education programmes and projects planning, development,
implementation, operation and follow-up.
- Provide
intellectual, strategic and operational assistance with pertinent and
timely responses to demands for UNESCO services and inputs in a
coordinated and complementary manner.
- Advice
the Office on the most appropriate way to integrate regional, sub regional
and countries concerns in UNESCO’s education strategies, policies,
programmes and projects, recognizing also the crucial role that National
Commissions play in advising UNESCO field offices on national priorities
related to education.
- Facilitate
consultations with line ministries, mobilize national expertise, and
advocate to national and regional authorities the Organization’s norms,
standards and priorities.
- Prepare
extra budgetary proposals in Education for additional resources for the
Office and Sub-region.
- Follow-up
budget and financial situation, reporting status and raising potential
issues with managers.
- Identify
prospective donors and actively participate in such meetings.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Education:
- Advanced
University degree (equivalent to Masters level) in Education, Social
Sciences or other related fields.
Work Experience:
- A
minimum of 4 years of professional experience in the field of education,
of which preferably 2 years in international level.
- Proven
experience in developing, operating and monitoring Education programmes.
Skills and competencies:
- Excellent
coordinating, organizating and planning skills.
- Building
effective partnerships between teams and stakeholders, inside and outside
the organization.
- Ability
to communicate effectively and persuasively, orally and in writing, with
ability to draft clear and concise reports/documents
- Ability
to work in a team and to maintain effective working relationships in
multi-cultural environment.
- Demonstrated
Fund-raising and resource mobilization skills
Languages:
- Excellent
knowledge of French and working knowledge of English.
Desirable Qualifications
Work Experience:
Work Experience:
- Experience
in implementing programme and projects at least in one of the following
domains will be an asset: Literacy and Non-Formal Education (NFE), gender,
Early Childhood Development (ECD).
Languages:
- Knowledge
of another official language of UNESCO (Arabic, Chinese, Russian,
Spanish).
- Working
knowledge of Portuguese will be an asset.
Competencies (Core / Managerial)
- Communication
(C)
- Planning
and organizing (C)
- Results
focus (C)
- Teamwork
(C)
- Accountability
(C)
- Innovation
(C)
- Knowledge
sharing and continuous improvement (C)
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.
- For
more information in benefits and entitlements, please consult ICSC website
and UNESCO’s career website.
Assessment:
- Evaluation
of qualified applicants may include an assessment exercise and a
competency-based interview.
Deadline: Midnight Paris Time; 18th December, 2019.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should click here to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should click here to apply