Education Specialist (Education in Emergency), P3, Fixed Term, #ALG 00125213, Tindouf– Algeria, MENA

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For every child, Education

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Under the supervision of the Programme Specialist (Humanitarian) in Tindouf, the overall guidance of the Deputy Representative Programme and in close collaboration with the Education Specialist in Algiers, the Education in Emergencies (EiE) Specialist will support the implementation of the Education component of the humanitarian programme carried out by UNICEF Algeria in the refugee camps located in Tindouf Wilaya, thus in close collaboration with the education authorities and the Education Coordination Group, in line with UNICEF’s Core Commitments for children. 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. The expert contributes to the achievement of results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology, as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Support to programme development and planning

2. Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results

3. Technical and operational support to programme implementation

4. Networking and partnership building

5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

1. Support to programme development and planning

• Support the preparation, design and updating of the situation analysis for the EiE programmes towards targets in the Education five-years strategy to ensure that current and comprehensive data on education issues is available to guide UNICEF’s strategic policy, advocacy, intervention and development efforts on EiE programmes.
• Help supervisor set priorities, strategies, design and implementation plans. Keep abreast of development trends to enhance programme management, efficiency and delivery.
• Support the coordination and UNICEF leadership of the Education in Emergencies (EiE) Sector, including supporting the development and implementation of a Sector/Cluster strategy/plan.
• Participate in strategic programme discussion on the planning of EiE programmes and formulate, design and prepare programme proposals for the sector
• In collaboration with the Education and Communications team, draft sound Education programme budgets for EiE, communications and concept notes.
• Establish specific goals, objectives, strategies and implementation plans for the sector using results-based planning terminology and methodology (RBM). Prepare required documentations for programme review and approval.
• Work closely and collaboratively with internal colleagues and partners to discuss strategies and methodologies, and to determine national priorities to ensure the achievement of concrete and sustainable results.
• Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes and to ensure integration, coherence and harmonization of programmes/projects with other UNICEF sectors and achievement of results as planned and allocated.

2. Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results

• Plan and collaborate with internal colleagues and external partners to establish monitoring benchmarks, performance indicators and other UNICEF/UN system indicators to assess/strengthen performance accountability, coherence and delivery of concrete and sustainable results for the assigned sector on education programmes.
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual reviews and other counterparts to assess progress and to determine required action/interventions to achieve results.
• Prepare and assess monitoring and evaluation reports to identify gaps, strengths and weaknesses in programme management.
• Identify lessons learned and use knowledge gained for development planning and timely intervention to achieve goals.
• Actively monitor programmes/projects through field visits and surveys, and exchange information with stakeholders to assess progress, identify bottlenecks and potential problems, and take timely decisions to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for timely resolution.
• Monitor and verify the optimum and appropriate use of sectoral programme resources (financial, administrative and other assets) confirming compliance with organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity, ensuring timely reporting and liquidation of resources.
• Prepare regular and mandated programme reports for management, donors and partners to keep them informed of programme progress.

3. Technical and operational support to programme implementation

• Provide technical guidance and operational support to strengthen integrated emergency responses, including with improved linkages with other sectoral responses (water and sanitation, child protection, social protection, etc.)
• Analyse collected data and information and prepare progress reports.
• Provide technical inputs to proposals and other technical documents (Donor proposals, Response plans).
• Provide technical support as necessary to the partners and strengthen the monitoring and evaluation of the education system linked with the EMIS, draw the lessons learned from the field and share knowledge with partners to improve the outcomes of the education programme
• Participate in education programme meetings including programme development and contingency planning to provide technical and operational information, advice and support.
• Ensure that the EiE planning enhances policy dialogue, planning, supervision, technical advice, management, training, research and support; and that the monitoring and evaluation component strengthens monitoring and evaluation.

4. Networking and partnership building

• Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with education Sahrawi authorities, UN partners, global partners, donors, through active networking, advocacy and effective communication to build capacity, exchange knowledge/expertise and to reinforce cooperation to achieve sustainable and broad results on EiE programmes.
• Support and monitor the partnerships with implementing partners
• Monitor all the activities in collaboration with education Sahrawi authorities and implementing partners
• Prepare communication and information materials for CO programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnerships and support fund raising for education programmes.
• Participate and/or represent UNICEF in appropriate inter-agency discussions on EiE and related issues to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on planning and preparation of programmes/projects ensuring organizational position, interests and priorities are fully considered in the integrated emergency responses process in development planning and agenda setting.
• Maintain strong substantive work relations with Local/Institutional/ Non governemental Partners

5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

• Apply and introduce innovative approaches and good practices to build the capacity of partners and stakeholders and to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable programme results.
• Keep abreast, research, benchmark, and implement best practices in education management. Assess, institutionalize and share best practices and knowledge learned. § Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure optimum efficiency and efficacy of sustainable programmes and projects.
• Organize and implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders to promote sustainable results on education and related programmes/projects.

Impact of Results

The efficiency and efficacy of support provided by the Education in Emergencies Specialist to programme preparation, planning and implementation, contributes to the achievement of sustainable results to improve learning outcomes and universal access to quality, equitable and inclusive education. Success in EiE programmes and projects in turn contribute to maintaining and enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to provide programme services for mothers and children that promotes greater social equality in the country

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Education:

An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in any of the following fields: Education, Economics, Social/Behavioral Sciences or a related technical field.

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of progressively, responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in developing, implementing and supporting education programme and policies, strategic planning with substantial experience in emergency and crisis situations. Experience in working in emergency responses and crisis affected contexts is required. Relevant co-ordination experience in humanitarian education programme development and management in a UN system agency or international organization (World Bank, etc.) is required. Experience working with diverse stakeholders or multi-stakeholder partnerships is highly desirable. Relevant work experience in Sahrawi refugee camps in Tindouf would be an asset

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English (oral and written), good command of French

language is required. Knowledge of Arabic (Hassania) is an asset.

Technical Competencies

The EiE Specialist will have a good understanding of the overall development context, including issues such as poverty, protracted conflict, and the impact of these factors on education and vice- versa. The Specialist will master inter-sectoral approaches to address such issues in collaboration with other sectors including Social Policy, Child Protection, Nutrition, WASH, Health, Communication for Development and Communication. Technical competencies must be demonstrated in the following areas:

• Have a good knowledge of global developments in education and international engagement strategies, including the application of the equity lens and human rights perspectives to programming
• Good ability to support policy dialogue: translation of analytical findings and evidence into development programme and policy discussions around equity and learning with partners, including authorities, development partners, CSOs and academia in relevant areas
• Have education sector planning knowledge/ability, including the range of modalities for delivering education, linkages between different sub-sectors (e.g. ECD, Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Inclusive Education), cost-effectiveness and efficiency issues, key institutional structures, components and processes, as well as governance issues
• Have a good education and policy sector analysis capacity, including understanding of the core education data sets and indicators; tools for analysis of equity; determinants of student access and learning; budget, costing, and financial management in education systems; and education policy and strategic planning
• Have a good understanding of gender and inequity issues in relation to education, development and the application of gender / equity analysis to policy and planning in education Comprehend policies and strategies to address issues related to resilience: risk analysis and risk management, education in conflict situations, natural disasters, and recovery.
• Be able to support efforts to mobilize resources for education, and monitor related results, including contributing to the development of workplans and other relevant program documents including those pertaining to data collection, assurance and analysis.
• Be able to timely contribute to situation/progress/status reports for management, donors, budget reviews, programme monitoring and evaluation, annual reports, reports linked to Humanitarian Performance Monitoring (HPM) etc.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

i) Core Competencies (For Staff without Supervisory Responsibilities) *

• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
• Works Collaboratively with others (1)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
• Drive to achieve impactful results (1)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: https://www.unicef.org/careers/media/1041/file/UNICEF%27s_Competency_Framework.pdf

Functional Competencies:

• Leading and supervising (I)
• Formulating strategies and concepts (II)
• Analyzing (III)
• Relating and networking (II)
• Deciding and Initiating action (II)
• Applying technical expertise (III)

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable Male candidates  are encouraged to apply.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa  by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with

UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage

of the selection process

Remarks:

Position Opened for non-Algerian Only

“The VA is open to all (internal and external candidates)”

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage  of the selection process