Associate Programme Specialist (Education)

Contract

This is a P-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 92,488 USD and 125,622 USD.

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Post Number : TA 035 Grade : P-2 Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED) Duty Station: Paris Job Family: Education Type of contract : Temporary Appointment Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 12-MAY-2023 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- The Section for Teacher Development (TED) garners the synergy between UNESCO resources on Teachers and those of the network of the International Teacher Task Force to support member states and other partners in implementation of activities to achieve the Teacher Target in SDGs and Education 2030 agenda, and related targets. It also coordinates the Global Teacher Campus, a mission under the Global Education Coalition. The Global Teacher Campus (GTC) is a flagship program of UNESCO’s Global Education Coalition. It seeks to provide teachers and educators with opportunities to improve their pedagogical knowledge and practice through a wide selection of upskilling courses ranging from Mental Health Psychosocial Support/Social Emotional Learning (MHPSS/SEL) and digital pedagogical training for conflict areas, to the use of ICTs, digital technologies, and other forms of distance and hybrid education. Long Description ---------------- Under the overall authority of the Director, Policies and Lifelong Learning Systems Division, and the immediate supervision of the Chief of the Section for Teacher Development, the incumbent will act as Associate Project Officer of the Global Teacher Campus (GTC). The incumbent major activities include: - Based on the needs of the project and lessons learned from the first two years of GTC operations, analyse strengths and challenges, and support the development of a strategic and operational framework of action, including key innovations in modus operandi of the GTC and a corresponding two-year workplan; - Support the development and maintain a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Framework for the GTC and collect and consolidate M&E inputs during the implementation for each project and also by partner. This M&E Framework should cover the entire GTC programme and include regular quarterly monitoring reports to management; - Liaise with TED colleagues, existing GTC partners, potential new partners, and national focal points to design national level projects and the monitoring and evaluation processes which will support those projects in order to report on GTC global and national KPIs; Long Description ---------------- - Support all aspects of the logistics of the external GTC partner meetings to be organized twice per year and produce the minutes of the meeting; - Contribute to resource mobilization for the GTC by supporting the establishment of strategic cooperation with partners and donors and develop related project proposals; - Prepare updates to the GTC website including text content and images as needed, and facilitate these web updates in the backend of the website. - Support communications colleagues in communications-related activities for the GTC including identifying topics to be published as blogs, drafting, liaising with authors, editors and translators and preparing the comms products to publication standard. - Coordinate any requests related to the GTC in line with the Global Education Coalition (GEC), including acting as a liaison to other missions. **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 (Masters or equivalent) in international development, public administration, business administration, social sciences, education, education planning, communication/information management or other related field. **Work Experience** - Minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in project or programme management and/or in a similar position, of which preferably one year at international level in one of the following areas of expertise: international education development, educational communication, partnerships for education, especially those related to digital solutions and/or those aimed at teachers. - Experience in the development of M&E sytems/processes and performance indicators. - Experience to apply management and business principles, to project management and external partnerships. - Experience working on web site editors, including design and development. Long Description ---------------- **Skills and Competencies** - Strong analytical skills, result-oriented approach, and ability to identify key strategic issues, objectives, opportunities and risks, and familiarity with the use of results frameworks. - Good knowledge and understanding of the international development agenda, in particular in the field of education. - Ability to develop innovative approaches in terms of strategic planning - Ability to draft complex concepts (including budgetary and financial information) in a clear and concise way for both internal and external use - Ability to work in a collegial manner and build partnerships both within and externally to UNESCO. - Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision. - Capacity to deliver high-quality results within specified timelines. - Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively deal with partners and networks in private and public sectors in education and teacher development. - Excellent drafting skills and proven experience of producing technical reports. - Excellent level of IT skills (MS Office), Content Management Systems (CMS), and communication management. **Languages** - Excellent knowledge (oral and written) of English. **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- **Work Experience** - Relevant experience in a UN agency or similar international organizations. - Experience with UNESCO internal processes and procedures. **Languages** - Good knowledge of French is desirable - Knowledge of other official UNESCO languages (Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, Russian). **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 69,119 US $. 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.*