Associate National Project Officer

Overview

Coordinate and implement education technology projects in Namibia

You have:

• Advanced university degree in Education, ICTs in Education, Science (STEM), Instructional design, Business, or Education Technology Management, or related areas.
• At least two years of work experience in the field of education, preferably related to ICTs.
• Excellent knowledge of English (oral and written).
• Good written and oral communication skills, human relations and team building.
• Strong skills in technical project management, event planning and presentation skills.

Contract

This is a NO-B contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be more than 3,846 USD.

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Post Number : 6NAED 0004PA Grade : NO-B Parent Sector : Field Office Duty Station: Windhoek Job Family: Education Type of contract : Project Appointment Duration of contract : 1 year Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 22-JAN-2024 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism ***Duration of contract: 1 year with possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance*** **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is assisting the Ministry of Education of Namibia in the implementation of an initiative on the use of technologies in education to enhance the overall resilience of the education system. Under the overall authority of the Head of the UNESCO Office in Windhoek, the direct supervision of the National Professional Officer for Education, and in close cooperation with the Unit for Technology and AI in Education within the Future of Learning and Innovation Division at UNESCO Headquarters (HQ), the incumbent will coordinate implementation of and reporting on the activities of the UNESCO-Korea Funds-in-Trust (KFIT) project ‘ICT Transforming Education in Africa’ in Namibia, maintaining regular contact with governmental and non-governmental counterparts (e.g. KFIT country project team), other stakeholders, donors (notably the Korean Embassy) and UNESCO HQ. More specifically, the incumbent’s tasks will cover: **1. Provision of technical support and fostering of partnerships for project implementation:** - Provide technical advice and guidance for the implementation of KFIT project activities, including participation in the production of technical deliverables and policy studies, provision of input to various framework documents as required, and support to the implementation of training programmes. - Maintain regular relations with national counterparts and key stakeholders (Ministries, regional and local authorities, etc.). - Raise awareness of potential partners and seeking solutions to boost ICT in education initiatives in the country. - Participate in and facilitate the establishment of strategic long-term engagements with strategic partners in the country. Long Description ---------------- **2. Implementation of the detailed operational plan and coordination of the project in compliance with the project strategic objectives, outcomes, outputs and activities as outlined in the results framework:** - Ensure quality achievement of the KFIT project outputs in line with UNESCO qualitative standards and the KFIT results matrix. - Support the design, as well as the periodic update and revision, of the detailed country project document, work plan and budget. - Identify project implementation partners and providers of goods and services. - Assist in the writing of terms of references for external vendors and in the recruitment of consultants, coordinators and interns. - Monitor implementation of the contracts, assess the quality of services provided and request disbursement of funds. - Plan, coordinate and organize network meetings, workshop and trainings to address specific needs and capacity gaps identified in the project. Long Description ---------------- **3. Ensure the monitoring and evaluation of project implementation and the reporting on project activities:** - Contribute to monitoring and evaluation of project activities, report on progress and suggest updates of the project results framework. - Regularly monitor the financial status of the project and ensure that budget execution rates are in line with agreed plans. Moreover, in case of contracting with partners where funds are to be granted for activities, ensure the Financial Reports along with original and appropriate justifications for funds granted are duly submitted on a timely basis to financially close related activities. - Regularly conduct meetings to steer the project, prepare minutes of meetings and action plans with clear responsibility and timeframe.- Conduct periodic project reviews with government counterparts and other partners recording the results of the review meetings in minutes and action plans. - Prepare reports on project activities for UNESCO, the donor and partners. - Provide content on major project achievements and steps in project implementation for UNESCO's public information services to increase the visibility of UNESCO. - Foster exchanges of information and experiences, and identify new strategies of action to improve delivery of services and to achieve the project requirements and objectives. Long Description ---------------- **4. Ensure communication and visibility:** - Prepare and implement the project communication and visibility plan. - Prepare technical briefs and status updates on the project for wider dissemination, including inputs for the periodic project newsletter. - Organize communication events (seminars and workshops) and liaise with local and international media. - Act as liaison between the HQ coordination team of the KFIT project and the national team. **COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** ------------------------------------ Communication (C) Accountability (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Professionalism (C) **-** ----- For detailed information, please consult the [UNESCO Competency Framework](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/competency_framework_e.pdf). **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** --------------------------- **Education** - Advanced university degree (Master or equivalent) in Education, ICTs in Education, Science (STEM), Instructional design, Business, or Education Technology Management, or related areas. A combination of a first advanced university degree with four years of experience in international development work and use of technology for education work may be substituted for the particular fields mentioned. **Work Experience** - At least two years of work experience in the field of education, preferably related to ICTs. - Experience in supporting and coordinating project activities, preferably in large international organizations and with other international partner organizations. **Skills and Competencies** - Good written and oral communication skills, human relations and team building. - Ability to interact with people from different disciplines, and with varying degrees of technical experience. - Strong skills in technical project management, event planning and presentation skills. - Ability to manage budgets and report on implementation. **Languages** - Excellent knowledge of English (oral and written). **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- **Work Experience** - Experience in the implementation of large-scale projects with technical components. - Work experience in African Countries in Education, particularly in Namibia and in collaboration with the Ministry of Education. - Experience with ICT hardware, mobile phones and web-based technologies in education, particularly designing or deploying tools appropriate to low-bandwidth or sub-standard infrastructure environments. **Skills and Competencies** - Expert knowledge or significant interest in one or more of these areas: (i) The use of technology in developing contexts particularly in Namibia; (ii) teacher training, particularly on the pedagogical use of ICT; (iii) m-learning and e-learning; (iv) ICT policy analysis and formulation; (v) educational audio-visual and multimedia materials in the classroom; and (vi) research-based education platforms in distance and assisted learning platforms to education. - Understanding of national and international development issues. - Basic understanding of set-up and administration of ICT services, networks and mobile services. **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 657,458.37 NAD. For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our [Guide to Staff Benefits.](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/unesco-staff-compensation-booklet_en.pdf) **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.](https://careers.unesco.org/careersection/2/joblist.ftl) 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. **Footer** ---------- *UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States ([last update here](https://en.unesco.org/careers/geographicaldistribution)) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.* *UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.*

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