Programme Specialist (Education)
OVERVIEW
Post Number : ED 047
Grade : P-3
Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED)
Duty Station: Paris
Job Family: Education
Type of contract : Fixed Term
Duration of contract : 2 years
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 06-JAN-2022
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), guidance from the Director of the Division and the direct supervision from Chief of Section, the incumbent incumbent is responsible for implementing, monitoring and reporting on Global Citizenship and Peace Education related initiatives and programmes, with an emphasis on social and emotional learning and the intersection innovative educational approaches. The incumbent will be expected to perform the following essential duties:
Long Description
- Implement, monitor, evaluate and report on the Section’s projects and programs, assuming one or more thematic and/or focal responsibilities, including the development of knowledge products, advocacy materials, global/regional studies and other reports, as well as the monitoring of emerging issues in thematic areas relevant to the section.
- Contribute to providing strategic guidance on UNESCO activities related to the Global Citizenship and Peace Education section, with special focus on citizenship education and interculturality, with a lifelong learning perspective, and coordinate engagement of Member States and partners in these areas.
- Provide guidance and monitor the work of regional and field offices in the domain relevant to the section and offer technical support, including capacity development resources to field personnel.
- Maintain and develop collaboration within the UNESCO Education Sector with other programme Sectors, Regional Bureaus and Education Category I Institutes on the design, implementation and evaluation of relevant programmes.
- Contribute to resource mobilization by playing an active role in funding and project proposal developments, submissions and follow-up. Locate and mobilize resources and ensure the preparation of extra-budgetary projects progress reports, including the submission of essential information to concerned parties to support the timely finalization of accurate financial reports.
- Strengthen network of key partners, including UNESCO Chairs, in the field of work of Global Citizenship and Peace Education.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in the field of Social or Human Sciences, History, Education, Political Science or related fields.
Work Experience
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience in international development, civic and citizenship education, education policies, of which preferably 2 years acquired at the international level.
- Experience in international education research and/or policy development, and/or capacity development and training.
- Demonstrated experience in project management, fundraising, outreach and network building.
Skills and Competencies
- Very good understanding of education issues and challenges relating to civic and citizenship education, lifelong learning and interculturality.
- Excellent communication skills, including ability to draft clearly and concisely for specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to work innovatively to tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and deliver to deadline, as well as to work under pressure.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in multicultural environment with external and internal partners.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Good IT skills, including knowledge of MS software (Word, Excel etc.).
Languages
- Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English or French and good working knowledge of the other.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Work Experience
- Experience in management of international education programmes.
Languages
- Knowledge of another official language of UNESCO (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and/or 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.
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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