Assistant Education Officer
Support education and youth programming in South Sudan under MCF initiatives.
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Overview
Support education and youth programming in South Sudan under MCF initiatives.
You have:
- University degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies or a related field.
- Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in education programming, coordination or administration.
- Knowledge of education programming and coordination.
- Strong communication and drafting skills.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Coordination and teamwork skills.
- Experience in humanitarian or development contexts, particularly refugee education, is an asset.
- Experience working with government education authorities or NGOs is desirable.
Deadline for Applications
February 14, 2026Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)
E (most hardship)Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
Non Family with Residential LocationStaff Member / Affiliate Type
UNOPS LICA8Target Start Date
2026-01-29Terms of Reference
General Background UNHCR South Sudan implements education programmes in line with Refugee Education 2030, the Global Compact on Refugees (GCR) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 4), with a growing emphasis on national system strengthening, youth inclusion and development-linked programming. Through funding from the Mastercard Foundation, UNHCR supports access to quality education, skills development and pathways to sustainable futures for refugee and host community youth.
The Assistant Education Officer position supports the planning, implementation, coordination and monitoring of education and youth interventions under the MCF portfolio and related education/youth programmes, ensuring alignment with national education strategies, donor requirements and UNHCR policies.
Purpose and Scope of Assignment The Assistant Education Officer will provide technical and operational support to UNHCR’s education programming in South Sudan, with a focus on MCF-funded education and youth initiatives, coordination with partners and government counterparts, and integration of education within broader protection and solutions frameworks.
• Support the implementation of education and youth activities in line with Refugee Education 2030, SDG 4 and UNHCR education and youth policies; • Provide technical support to education partners in programme implementation, monitoring and reporting; • Support coordination with the Ministry of General Education and Instruction, education authorities and relevant education sector coordination mechanisms; • Assist in monitoring education and youth programs, including school enrolment, attendance, retention, learning outcomes and peacebuilding • Support education components related to secondary education, non-formal education, youth programming and scholarships, including coordination linked to MCF initiatives; • Contribute to education/youth inputs for donor reports, progress updates and internal planning documents; • Support integration of education/youth with child protection, GBV, community services and livelihoods interventions; • Participate in field missions, joint assessments and monitoring visits as required; • Assist in capacity building of partners and government counterparts through trainings, workshops and technical guidance; • Support data collection, analysis and documentation of education/youth activities and good practices; • Perform other protection related duties as required. Monitoring and Progress Controls Performance will be monitored through: • Timely delivery of assigned education/youth support activities; • Quality and accuracy of education monitoring inputs and reporting contributions; • Effective coordination with partners and government counterparts; • Compliance with UNHCR education standards and donor requirements.
Qualifications and Experience
a. Education University degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies or a related field.
b. Work Experience Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in education programming, coordination or administration. Experience in humanitarian or development contexts, particularly refugee education, is an asset. Experience working with government education authorities or NGOs is desirable.
c. Key Competencies
Required: • Knowledge of education programming and coordination • Strong communication and drafting skills • Ability to work with minimum supervision • Coordination and teamwork skills
Desirable: • Experience in refugee or emergency education contexts • Familiarity with UNHCR education policies and standards
• Experience in education data collection and monitoringStandard Job Description
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This position doesn't require a functional clearance Remote
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Potential interview questions
| What strategies would you implement to enhance education and youth inclusion in refugee contexts? | This question assesses your ability to strategize and implement educational programs in challenging environments. | Discuss innovative strategies you have applied or are aware of, focusing on inclusion and sustainability. |
| Can you provide an example of how you coordinated with educational partners in past roles? | This helps evaluate your teamwork and coordination skills in a professional setting. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach monitoring and evaluating educational programs? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to work independently on a project. What challenges did you face? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with data collection and reporting in the education sector? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you ensure integration between education programs and child protection services? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to work in refugee education, and how do you keep yourself updated in this field? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you talk about a successful training you facilitated and what made it effective? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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