Yemen: Education Specialist

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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 Appointment

Level of Post : NO-3

Duration : One Year, renewable

Number of Posts : 1 Post

Post Number : 14993

Duty Station : Sana’a

PURPOSE:

Under the guidance & close supervision of the Chief of Education- L4, the incumbent is responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of assigned programme/ project(s) within the education sector.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Contribute towards the preparation of the situation Analysis by compiling data, analysing and evaluating information, and contributing to the writing of the analysis. Actively participate and contribute to the development of country programme and the annual work plan.

· Design, prepare, implement, monitor and evaluate programme activities. Analyze and evaluate data to ensure achievement of objective 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.

· Participate in inter-sectoral collaboration with other programme colleagues. Assist in development of appropriate communication and information strategy to support and/or advocate programme development.

· Undertake field visits to monitor programmes, as well as conduct periodic programme reviews with government counterparts band other partners. Propose and/or undertake actions on operational procedures affecting project management, and implementation. Provide technical advice and assistance to UNICEF field office teams, government officials and other partners in planning, monitoring, implementation and evaluation of programme/project (s).

· Meet 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 programme review, and follow up on implementation of recommendations and agreements.

· Assist government authorities in planning and organizing training programmes. Identify training needs and objectives for the purpose of activity building, programme sustainability, as well as promotion and advocacy.

· Coordinate with the Operations/Supply staff on supply and non-supply assistance activities ensuring proper and timely UNICEF and government accountability. Certify disbursement of funds, monitor and submit financial reports to the Deputy Representative or Representative, as required.

· Participate in the development of the sectoral work plan, ensure the achievement of specific assigned objectives. Provide guidance and support to staff in meeting project objectives.

· Ensure the accurate and timely input of project information in the computerized programme system, and issue status reports for monitoring and evaluation process.

· Prepare 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, specialized in Education is an advantage, or a related technical field.

· Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at national and international levels in programme management, monitoring and evaluation in a related field.

· Fluency in English and Arabic, both oral and written is required.

COMPETENCIES:

i)Core Values (Required)

• Commitment • Diversity and Inclusion • Integrity

ii)Core Competencies (Required)

• Communication [II] • Working with People [I] • Drive for Results [I]

iii)Functional Competencies (Required)

• Formulating Strategies and Concepts [II] • Analyzing [II]

• Applying Technical Expertise [III] • Leading and Supervising [I]

• Deciding and Initiating Action [II] • Relating & Networking [II]

If you meet the requirements stated above, you must send the below to yemenhr@unicef.orgnot later than 11 April 2016:

1. The duly completed United Nations Personal History form – P11 (which can be downloaded from www.unicef.org/employ) stating telephone number, email address and detailed contact address. You may also attach your curriculum vitae, however screening will be based on information in the Personal History Form (P11).

2. Create an excel file and attach it with your application documents in which you must provide us with the below information:

Name

Date of Birth

Gender

Qualification

Current Post/ The Most Recent Post

Years of experience

1. Please ensure to clearly quote the vacancy announcement number in the subject line of the email application. Any application with no clear indication in the subject line about the vacancy announcement number will not be considered.

4.Applications with No Signed Personal History Form (P11) will not also be considered.

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 organization. UNICEF is a smoke-free environment.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.