Yemen: Internal/External Vacancy Announcement # 33/2013 - Education Specialist
Country: Yemen
Closing date: 03 Sep 2013
If you are a committed, creative Yemeni and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading child rights organization. UNICEF would like to hear from you.
Post Title : Education Specialist
Contract type : Fixed Term
Level of Post : NOC
Duration : One Year, renewable
Duty Station : Sana’a
PURPOSE
Under the guidance of the Chief of Education responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of assigned programme/project(s) within the Education sector.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Contributes towards the preparation of the Situation Analysis by compiling data, analyzing and evaluating information, and contributing to the writing of the Analysis. Actively participate and contribute to the development of country program and the Annual Work Plans.
Designs, prepares, implements, monitors and evaluates programme activities. Analyzes and evaluates data to ensure achievement of objectives and/or takes corrective action when necessary to meet programme/project objectives. Contributes to the development and/or introduction of new approaches, methods and practices in project management and evaluation.
Plan and supervise implementation of research, assessments on specific areas related to the program produce evidence based reports and advocacy materials necessary to influence policies and attitudes.
Participates in intersectoral collaboration with other programme colleagues. Assists in development of appropriate communication and information strategy to support and/or advocate programme development.
Undertakes field visits to monitor programmes, as well as conducts periodic programme reviews with government counterparts and other partners. Proposes and/or undertakes action on operational procedures affecting project management and implementation. Provides technical advice and assistance to UNICEF field office teams and government officials and other partners in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programme/project(s).
Meets with national and international agencies implementing programmes in education and related field to ensure coordination of activities and maximize the impact of our inputs to the program. Participates in meetings with ministries responsible for programme review, and follows up on implementation of recommendations and agreements.
Assists government authorities in planning and organizing training programmes. Identifies training needs and objectives for the purpose of capacity building, programme sustainability, as well as promotion and advocacy.
Coordinates with the Operations/Supply staff on supply and non-supply assistance activities ensuring proper and timely UNICEF and government accountability. Certifies disbursements of funds, monitors and submits financial status reports to the Deputy Representative or Representative, as required.
Participates in the development of the sectoral workplan, ensures the achievement of specific assigned objectives. Provides guidance and support to staff in meeting project objectives.
Ensures the accurate and timely input of project information in the computerized programme system, and issues status reports for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
Prepares programme/project status reports required for management, Board, donors, budget review, programme analysis, annual reports, etc.
Provide leadership in timely development and operationalization of EPRPs as well as crises program response plans when required, in line with CCCs and humanitarian reform accountabilities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master Degree in Social Sciences, specialization in Education, an advantage, or related technical field.
• Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme management, monitoring and evaluation, in a related field.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
COMPETENCIES:
i) Core Values (Required) • Commitment • Diversity and Inclusion • Integrity ii) Core Competencies (Required) • Communication [II] • Working with People [II] • Drive for Results [II] (iii) Functional Competencies (Required) • Leading and Supervising [I]
• Formulating Strategies & Concepts [II]
• Analyzing [III]
• Relating & Networking [II]
• Deciding & Initiating Action [II]
• Applying Technical Expertise [III]
How to apply:
If you meet the requirements stated above, please send your application, enclosing comprehensive curriculum vitae, duly completed United Nations Personal History form (which can be downloaded from www.unicef.org/employ) stating telephone number, email address and detailed contact address quoting the vacancy number to: yemenhr@unicef.org not later than 3 September 2013. For additional information on UNICEF, please visit our website: www.unicef.org
UNICEF, is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation. UNICEF is a smoke-free environment. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
