Programme Specialist (Education)
JOB DETAIL
OVERVIEW
Post Number : 5LBED0029RP
Grade : P-3
Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED)
Duty Station: Beirut
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) : 20-MAR-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, Education (ADG/ED), the functional authority of the Director of the UNESCO Office in Beirut, and the direct supervision of the Senior Education Programme Specialist, the incumbent is responsible for education in emergencies (EiE) and Inclusive Education programme and project work, advice, research and knowledge management, networking, partnerships and resource mobilization.
The incumbent works within the frameworks of UNESCO’s Medium Term Strategy (C/4s), the approved Programme and Budget (C/5), the Gender Equality Framework, and global development plans such as the 2030 agenda. The incumbent is expected to contribute, through programming and technical support, to regional and assigned countries education strategies and programs, competenency building, and surge capacity for education in emergencies especially to countries directly affected by conflict.
Long Description
More Specifically the incumbent should:
- Participate in the conceptualization, design, planning, development, coordination, monitoring and implementation of initiatives with focus on education in emergencies and Inclusive Education in line with UNESCO’s Medium Term Strategy, the approved Programme and Budget, the 2030 Agenda, , and as per countries’ needs and priorities.
- Develop, plan, implement, and coordinate initiatives pertinent to education in emergencies and inclusive education to scale up policies, good practices, and expand knowledge base evidence.
- Appraise and analyse the context of education in emergencies in the region including training systems and assist line ministries in formulating sound policy advice and strategies.
- Contribute to the provision of policy advice and technical assistance to ministries of education and education partners pertinent to digital education and learning continuity.
- Provide advice and technical support to field office and peers on matters related to learning continuity and advice on applicable tools, policies, and resources.
- Monitor regular and extra budgetary funded projects, activities, and programme implementation and outputs in a timely, coherent and integrated manner.
- Contribute to the evaluation of and report on projects and programmes. Provide input to the preparation of reports on the implementation of projects and other briefing as required by the office.
- Lead quality assurance process of inclusive education tools, guidelines and handbooks developed within the office.
- Ensure fund raising efforts to support the implementation of education in emergencies and inclusive education projects by identifying funding opportunities, preparing project proposals and cooperation frameworks and following up with donors.
- Ensuring Coordination and exchange between concerned parties such as UNESCO HQs, governments, UN agencies, International Organizations, ISESCO, ALECSO and bilateral donors.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- Advanced University degree (equivalent to Master’s) in education, social sciences, economics or related area(s).
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Minimum four (4) years of relevant professional experience in planning, development and implementation of education programmes, of which preferably 2 years acquired at international level.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
- Ability to develop concept notes, project documents and monitoring and evaluation Tools.
- Ability to draw project budgets, follow up expenditures and produce financial reports for project follow up purposes.
- Ability to provide advice and technical support on education policy, strategies planning and monitoring and evaluation.
- Fund raising and resource mobilization skills.
- Capacity to build and maintain effective partnerships inside and outside the organizations.
- Conceptual and analytical skills.
- Good IT skills including knowledge of standard office software.
LANGUAGES
- Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Experience in implementing programme and projects at least in one of the following domains: Education in Emergencies, Digital Learning, and Inclusive Education.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
- Knowledge of education management information systems.
LANGUAGES
- Working knowledge of Arabic and/ or French.
- Knowledge of other official languages of UNESCO (Chinese, 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 81,129 US $.
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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