Consultoría apoyo al Ministerio de Educación Pública de Costa Rica

Consultant

Overview

Provide technical support to enhance collaboration with Costa Rica's Ministry of Education.

You have:

• Bachelor's degree in education, social sciences, psychology, economics, or related fields working with educational policies.
• At least 3 years of experience in the field of education in Costa Rica, preferably in the public sector.
• Very good knowledge of the functioning of the education system in Costa Rica.
• Excellent writing skills for various types of documents, including reports and project documentation.
• Experience in educational research.
• Excellent interpersonal relationships and proven ability to generate and manage alliances on a national level.
• Excellent command of the Spanish language, both written and spoken.
• Very good command of the English language, both written and spoken.
• Master's degree in areas related to education is desirable.
• At least 5 years of experience in the education sector in Costa Rica, preferably in the public sector, is desirable.
• Proven experience working with the United Nations System is desirable.

Contract

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED) Duty Station: San Jose 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) : 21/02/2024 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism Applicants must be entitled to work in Costa Rica **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- La Oficina Regional de la UNESCO para América Central, México y Colombia, con Representación para Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá, está buscando un consultor o consultora para fortalecer la colaboración técnica que la UNESCO brinda al Ministerio de Educación Pública de Costa Rica, en las siguientes tareas: -Soporte técnico al desarrollo, socialización y comunicación de la Ruta de la Educación. *-Preparación de proyectos y acciones de cooperación de la UNESCO hacia la Ruta de la Educación* *-Diseño y seguimiento a la ejecución de acciones de la Comisión Nacional de UNESCO hacia el cumplimiento de los hitos de la Ruta.* *-Asistencia en la planificación y ejecución de investigaciones en áreas de la Ruta de la Educación para la implementación de programas de desarrollo sostenible, violencia en centros educativos, formación docente, entre otros relacionados.* *-Contribuir a la elaboración de una estrategia de diseminación de acciones del sector educación de la UNESCO, sus actividades y productos producidos a nivel nacional, regional y global, e identificar actores claves con quienes se puedan establecer alianzas.* *La persona consultora cumplirá estas tareas por un período de seis meses bajo la supervisión de la especialista de educación de la Oficina mencionada y en consulta con el Oficial Nacional de Educación para Costa Rica.* **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** --------------------------- **Estudios:** título de grado en áreas de educación, ciencias sociales, psicología, economía, u otros relacionados al ámbito de trabajo con políticas educativas y los temas mencionados. **Experiencia profesional** - Al menos 3 años de experiencia de trabajo en el ámbito de la educación en Costa Rica, preferentemente en el sector público. - Muy buen conocimiento del funcionamiento del sistema educativo en Costa Rica y conocimiento de actores claves de la educación en el país. - Excelente capacidad de redacción de distintos tipos de documentos, incluyendo reportes, proyectos, y documentos técnicos. - Experiencia en el ámbito de la investigación educativa. - Excelentes relaciones interpersonales y probada capacidad de generar y gestionar alianzas a nivel nacional - Excelente manejo del idioma español, oral y escrito. - Muy buen mano del idioma inglés, escrito y oral. **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- **Estudios:** poseer título de maestría en áreas relacionadas con educación **Experiencia profesional:** - Al menos 5 años de experiencia de trabajo en el ámbito de la educación en Costa Rica, preferentemente en el sector público. - Experiencia probada de trabajo con el Sistema de Naciones Unidas. - Excelente dominio escrito y oral del idioma inglés. **HOW TO APPLY** ---------------- Interested candidates are kindly requested to apply and submit the following documents (in English): 1. A letter of interest explaining how your qualifications and experience make you suitable for the position. 2. Curriculum Vitae or Resume 3. Technical and financial proposals indicating monthly rate (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference above, including travel and other related costs. (Applications submitted without a monthly rate will not be considered) 4. The contact details of three references. Your application should be submitted in just one file with all the documents required (pdf format) to be uploaded in the application section "Employment History Form" **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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