Consultant (Multi-sector Project Coordinator)

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED) Duty Station: Kabul Classification of duty station: \[\[filter12\]\] Standard Duration of Assignement : \[\[filter13\]\] Job Family: Education Type of contract : Non Staff Duration of contract : From 1 to 6 months Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 16-APR-2022 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- Set up in October 2021, Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan (STFA) is a special fund established as an inter-agency mechanism to enable donors to channel their resources to support joint UN programming in Afghanistan. It contributes to finance the implementation of the UN Transitional Engagement Framework (TEF) for Afghanistan (Outcome 2: Sustain essential services; and Outcome 3: Preserve social investments and community-level systems). STFA’s strategic priorities focus on four thematic areas, namely: (i) Provision of essential services; (ii) Community livelihoods and local economic activities; (iii) Protecting farm-based livelihoods from natural disasters; and (iv) Community resilience and social cohesion. STFA currently has 14 Participating UN Organizations (PUNOs). UNESCO is the only organization amongst PUNOs, having a mandate in the education, culture, and communication and information sectors. STFA supports Afghanistan in an area-based approach, focusing on eight regions of Afghanistan. UNESCO will be rolling out interventions in all eight regions, i.e. North, South, West, East, North-East, South-East, Capital and Central Highlands regions in the Education, Culture and Communication and Information (CI) sectors. In light of the above, there is a need of coordination between sectors and with the secretariat/Trust Fund Management Unit of STFA with regards to project proposals, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting. In this context, UNESCO is recruiting a national consultant to coordinate the engagement of UNESCO across sectors within the organization and externally with other PUNOs, and the secretariat/Trust Fund Management Unit of STFA. Long Description ---------------- **Main duties and responsibilities** Under the overall authority of the Director of the UNESCO Office in Kabul and Representative of UNESCO to Afghanistan and the direct supervision of the Head of Education Unit, the incumbent will be responsible for coordinating the engagement of UNESCO in relation to STFA. The incumbent will perform the following tasks: **1.Coordination** a.Coordinate with the Trust Fund Management Unit of STFA situated within UNDP on matters relating to proposals, monitoring, evaluation and reporting or any other queries. b.Coordinate with the programme staff of the Education, Culture, and Communication and Information (CI) sectors within UNESCO on matters relating to monitoring, reporting (quarterly and annual) and evaluation or any other queries. c.Participate in all coordination meetings of STFA and keep programme staff of UNESCO informed about the summary of the meetings including action points. d.Convene any inter-sectoral meetings of UNESCO programme staff that may be required to discuss and deliberate on matters related to STFA. Be the one focal point of communication between UNESCO and the Trust Fund Management Unit of STFA situated within UNDP and between Kabul Office and other relevant counterparts within UNESCO, including its Headquarters and Regional Office as appropriate. Long Description ---------------- **2.Compilation and knowledge managemen**t a. Compile programme documents, proposals or any other inputs from UNESCO that may be required by the Trust Fund Management Unit of STFA. b. Compile the quarterly narrative and financial reports and final report for STFA in coordination with all implementing sectors, the finance and communications teams. This will include compiling and consolidating data with regards to outputs and targets achieved based on relevant performance indicators. c. Compile any inputs with regards to STFA that may be required by UNESCO Headquarters, Regional office, and donors. d. Arrange all necessary documents in the internal shared platform for good records management. **3.Monitoring and communication** a. Monitor the progress of implementation of projects by keeping track of outputs and targets achieved based on relevant performance indicators. b. Monitor key deadlines, target dates and other data and keep programme staff informed on the same. c. Prepare briefing notes, presentations, and documents to update on the progress of STFA. d. Work closely with programme staff on communications to ensure visibility of UNESCO’s role in STFA, including drafting and reviewing advocacy and communications materials. Long Description ---------------- **Outputs/Deliverables** 1.Monthly Coordination Report, including any necessary STFA related reports as required: Submit a monthly report on coordination activities for STFA, which should include details of activities including summary of key meetings and actions anticipated in the next month, together with the necessary STFA related reports as required over the monthly reporting period. 2.UNESCO Quarterly report of STFA submitted by 30 June 2022 or a date requested by the Trust Fund Management Unit of STFA. Timeline for deliverables 1 Monthly coordination report - 15/05/2022 (30%) 2 Monthly coordination report - 15/06/2022 (30%) 3 UNESCO Quarterly report of STFA - 30/06/2022 (20%) 4 Monthly coordination report - 15/07/2022 (20%) Conditions of work The consultant will be reporting to the UNESCO Kabul Office during working days (Sundays to Thursdays, 8am to 4pm). **COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** ------------------------------------ Accountability (C) Communication (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** At least a Bachelors in Social Sciences, Education, Communication and Information or any other related field **Work Experience** Prior experience of at least 5 years of relevant professional experience in coordinating large projects. **Skills** -Strong sensitivity and adaptability (cultural, gender, religion, race and nationality). -Ability to summarize and provide concise and comprehensible reports. -Proficient in using office productivity tools, such as Microsoft Office, and video conferencing. tools like Skype, Zoom and Microsoft Teams, etc. **Language** Excellent written and oral English, with effective English presentation skills. Good knowledge in Dari or Pashto or both. **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- -Masters degree in Social Sciences, Education, Communication and Information or any other related field. -Work Experience: -Prior experience in working on Results Based Management (RBM) including outputs, outcomes and indicators. -Prior experience of working with the UN system. -Prior experience of working with donors and reporting to donors **APPLICATION PROCESS** ----------------------- Applicants interested in this consultancy should send the following documents to Zia Ur Rahman Siddiqi at *[email protected]* by 16 April 2022 (11:59pm Kabul time): 1.CV 2.Cover Letter on why the experience, skills and competencies match the required qualifications of the consultancy 3.Proposed consultancy fees **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.