Director, Division of Education 2030

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This is a D-1 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 15 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 207,604 USD and 261,975 USD.

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Post Number : ED 035 Grade : D-1 Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED) Duty Station: Paris Job Family: Education Type of contract : Fixed Term Duration of contract : 2 years, renewable Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 19-MAY-2023 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- Education transforms lives and is at the heart of UNESCO’s mission to build peace, eradicate poverty and drive sustainable development. UNESCO is the only United Nations agency with a mandate to cover all aspects of education. It has been entrusted to lead the Global Education 2030 Agenda through Sustainable Development Goal 4. UNESCO coordinates the international community to achieve the SDG 4 through partnerships, policy guidance, capacity development, monitoring and advocacy with the Education 2030 Framework for Action as roadmap. In 2022, the Transforming Education Summit (TES) was convened during the 77th of the United Nations General Assembly and was the first big milestone of the UN Secretary-General’s Our Common Agenda. UNESCO served as the Summit Secretariat driving the preparatory process, putting in place an extensive engagement process with Member States between February and September 2022. As host of the dedicated SDG 4 Inter-Agency Secretariat and as convener and co-Chair of the Steering Committee, UNESCO will play an instrumental role in supporting the main axes of the Summit’s follow up. As the lead agency for Sustainable Development Goal 4 on Quality Education and within the context of its strategic transformation, UNESCO is currently seeking a pro-active, visionary Director for the Division for Education 2030. The right candidate will be a seasoned leader, able to foster trust through an inclusive approach and inspire others. S/he will oversee the effective performance of UNESCO’s international lead coordination role for the SDG Agenda 2030. The incumbent will be responsible for the development and implementation of the Division’s programme, including medium-term strategies, operational work plans and associated budgets. Further, s/he will ensure technical backstopping to UNESCO Field Offices in implementing the Division’s programme and activities. Specifically, the incumbent shall: Long Description ---------------- - Provide intellectual, strategic and operational leadership for the Division in the pursuit of its main goals. Oversee the development of the Division’s programmes, strategy, goals and objectives and be further accountable for implementing a result-based approach in translating the approved Division’s mandate into an effective programme delivery plan; - Manage and design operational mechanisms and/or action plans required to support and ensure efficiency and effectiveness in operations; - Develop principles, strategies and approaches in respect of policy support to Members States on; (i) the implementation of the SDG 4 agenda, (ii) education for inclusion and gender equality, (iii) education for migration, displacement and emergencies and (iv) the Associate Schools Project Network (ASPnet); - Provide strategic vision, guidance and quality assurance of UNESCO’s international lead coordination role of the SDG Agenda 2030; - Establish, develop and sustain strong working relations with governments, agencies, NGOs, private sector, civil society and other partners of UNESCO; - Maintain motivated and effective staff of the Division for the purpose of formulating, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating its programmes; - Manage and coordinate the resource mobilization for the Division’s programmes. **COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** ------------------------------------ Communication (C) Accountability (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Building partnerships (M) Driving and managing change (M) Leading and empowering others (M) Making quality decisions (M) Managing performance (M) Strategic thinking (M) 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’s or equivalent) in education, or related social sciences fields. ***Work Experience*** - Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience in the field of education both at the national and international level. - Experience in strategic planning, change management and leading teams. - Experience in resource mobilization and partnership development. Long Description ---------------- ***Skills and Competencies*** - Commitment to the Organization’s mandate, vision and priorities. - Excellent knowledge of education policies at the global level and international cooperation including a thorough understanding of the Education 2030 Agenda. - Ability to accompany and lead change initiatives and persist in times of challenges. - Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, orally and in writing, with strong representational abilities. - Good understanding of global trends and developments in higher education, education in emergencies and education for inclusion and gender equality and education in emergencies and crisis situations. - Proven leadership and managerial skills, a broad general culture and sound analytical capacities, high sense of objectivity, professional integrity and political astuteness. - Demonstrated strategic planning and management skills, capacity to administer financial resources and exercise appropriate supervision and control. - Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to provide intellectual leadership and motivate multidisciplinary teams in a multicultural environment, as well as ensure coaching and development of staff. ***Languages*** - Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English or French and good working knowledge of the other. **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- ***Education*** - A PhD in education or other related social science fields. - Other degrees or short- to medium-term training in disciplines relevant to the post. ***Work Experience*** - Experience in the field of international relations and diplomacy, multilateral cooperation and development. - Experience working in an agile environment. - Strong global professional network. ***Skills and Competencies*** - Understanding of UNESCO’s strategic direction and familiarity of UNESCO’s operations. - Knowledge of agile working methodology. - Understanding of the functioning of the UN system globally and coordination mechanism of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. ***Languages*** - Knowledge of other official UNESCO languages (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish). **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 US $139,412. 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). Please note that UNESCO is a non-smoking Organization. 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/). 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. 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.