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E T Consultant, Translation Coordinator, GPE

Description

Are you a very passionate advocate for education? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children? The Global Partnership for Education Secretariat (GPE) would like to hear from you.

Who We Are

GPE is a shared commitment to end the world’s learning crisis. It is the only global partnership and fund dedicated entirely to helping children in lower-income countries get a quality education, so they can unlock their potential and contribute to building a better world.

We bring together governments, teachers, civil society, donors, United Nations agencies, development banks, businesses and private foundations to transform education systems so that every girl and boy can have hope, opportunity and agency.

What We Do

GPE helps low- and lower-middle-income countries to build stronger education systems so that all children can get the education they need to thrive. We currently support nearly 90 countries where the needs are greatest and focus on reaching the children who are the most vulnerable, including girls, children with disabilities and those affected by extreme poverty or conflict.

Our unique approach works. Since 2002, 160 million more children in GPE partner countries have set foot in classrooms for the first time, more than half of them girls. GPE is also the largest provider of education grants in the global COVID-19 response, providing partner countries with vital resources to ensure that learning can safely continue.

How We Work

Now, GPE is working to help governments transform their education systems to get the most vulnerable children in school, improve teaching and learning, and build equitable, inclusive and resilient education systems fit for the 21st century. Between 2020-2025, GPE will support transformative change in up to 90 countries and territories, which are home to 1 billion children.

Transforming education is about creating lasting changes and achieving impact at scale. GPE sets out to deliver this transformative change by convening partners, mobilizing funds and catalyzing reforms to help partner countries accelerate access, learning outcomes and gender equality.

Raise Your Hand

In July 2021, the Global Education Summit put GPE firmly on the path to be fully-funded by 2025, by raising a record US $4 billion from donors for GPE’s Raise Your Hand campaign. At the Summit, Heads of State and Government from partner countries made historic commitments to education financing and GPE also mobilized an unprecedented number of pledges from businesses, private foundations and development banks.

A fully funded GPE would support transformed education systems in up to 90 countries and territories, enable up to 175 million children to learn and help get 88 million more girls and boys in school by 2025. In the longer term, this investment could add $164 billion to economies in GPE partner countries, lift 18 million people out of poverty, and protect 2 million girls from early marriage.

Governance And Organizational Arrangements

The GPE Board of Directors includes ministerial-level board members and alternates representing 20 constituencies that reflect the Partnership’s breadth. The Board Chair is HE President Jakaya Kikwete and the Board Vice Chair is Dr Susan Liautaud. The Board of Directors, with its three standing committees, provides policy and strategic oversight and approves or delegates funding decisions.

The GPE Secretariat, with 160 employees and hosted by the World Bank, is responsible for translating the policies and strategies set by the Board into practical support for partner countries, coordinating with diverse stakeholders and galvanizing global support for SDG4. The Secretariat’s headquarters are in the World Bank’s offices in Washington, D.C. and the European office is in Paris with a satellite office in Brussels.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Secretariat Operations team provides a wide range of support to the GPE Secretariat: human resources, staffing, workforce planning, administrative, events management, procurement, translation services, travel support, work and budget planning, organization design and development, IT systems and knowledge management, and others. Its mission is to help the organization operate as effectively and efficiently as possible.

ABOUT THE JOB

This position will be based either in the Washington, D.C. office or the Paris, France office.

Description

The main responsibility of this position/role will be to coordinate and streamline the translation services across the Secretariat and liaise with different stakeholders on delivery of translation needs.

The successful candidate will be located within the Secretariat Services Team and will work closely with all teams across the Secretariat.

The Secretariat Services team mission is to coordinate and improve the efficient management of many of the organization’s internal administrative and planning processes in the areas of human resources, procurement, translations, facilities, risk, policy compliance, and other areas. The Secretariat Services team is made up of four functions/sub teams: i) Human Resources ii) Policy and Compliance, Work Planning and Budgeting, Facilities Management and Security iii) Translation, Travel, Events Management and Procurement (TEP); and iv) Administrative Support. This position will be part of the Translation, Travel, Events Management and Procurement (TEP) and will mainly oversee and coordinate translation work across the Secretariat.

Duties And Accountabilities

An initial identification of tasks is below, however, additional tasks may be identified according to the needs of the team.

• Focal Point for consolidating and coordinating the translations needs of the Secretariat.

• Create and maintain a database of all vendors/consultants supporting translation services.

• Develop guidance and a checklist/template for implementing the translation services work.

• Provide French translation as required – specific activities could include drafting correspondence, editing materials and documents, review and proof-read translation documents, etc.

• Develop Terms of Reference for translation services and assist in securing vendors, conduct research and review of proposals.

• Liaise with relevant vendors/consultants on delivery of translation work, coordinate with relevant team members for proof-reading and ensure quality control.

• Consider any team translation needs and recommend the right vendor or consultant.

• Liaise with governance and publication teams on translation-related work and coordinate with vendors and the World Bank Group translation services as needed.

Selection Criteria

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with at least five years relevant professional experience in a similar function within the international development context, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language

Full proficiency in English and French, both oral and written, is required. Knowledge of Spanish and/or Arabic is desired but not required.

Experience

5 years of relevant experience, including:

• Demonstrated strengths in written and oral communications with strong ability to convey sophisticated ideas in a clear, direct, and lively style. • Ability to communicate and write competently in English and French with proven ability to draft a variety of correspondence and edit materials in both languages. • Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritize and juggle multiple tasks within tight deadlines, and to deliver time-sensitive high-quality work. • Ability to work with a diverse team in a rapidly changing work environment. • Highly organized at both the task and project level. • Ability to demonstrate good judgment, tact and high level of discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.

Competencies

Accountability & Results Focus - Engages in productive consultation without losing sight of responsibility for own decisions, deliverables and deadlines. Doesn’t let the pursuit of perfection prevent forward progress. Seeks clarity when needed to move work forward and takes initiative to remove obstacles. Takes ownership of own mistakes, failures or oversights, and seeks to correct them. Manages differences of opinion to productive resolution so as not to impede progress. Works to ensure group efforts produce clear actions and decisions and tasks conclude.

Adaptability - Models flexibility - responds to changing circumstances by innovating and altering behavior to better fit different situations. Learns new skills and performs work in different ways. Remains calm in stressful situations and influences others do so. Professionally deals with personal discomfort in a changing work environment.

Collaboration & Teamwork - Actively collaborates with others and models and open, helpful disposition. Acts as a teammate, proactively stepping in to support colleagues as needed. Recognizes and values the role of each team in delivering on GPE’s mission. Approaches challenges and obstacles as shared challenges to be overcome. Sincerely contributes to productive group dynamics and actively seeks and considers diverse ideas and approaches.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills - Has experience & success working in multicultural environments. Speaks and writes clearly and effectively, adapting language, tone, style and message to diverse, multicultural audiences. Is able to communicate complex information in succinct and digestible ways. Shares information and keeps people informed; Operates with transparency, in a way that builds trust in a culturally diverse environment. Maintains productive working relationships with colleagues.

Planning & Organizing - Works well independently and in teams. Plans and prioritizes work effectively, making adjustments as needed to accommodate changes. Sets and meets individual and team deadlines. Works well under pressure and against tight timelines, and still delivers high-quality work. Foresees risks and identifies mitigation strategies and contingencies.

Quantitative and Analytical Skills - Able to process, organize, analyze and monitor large volumes of information and data and respond to demands at varying levels of detail. Able to identify key issues in complex situations, weigh pros and cons quickly, and make informed decisions. Checks assumptions against facts and evidence. Proficient in analytical report writing.

Client Service Orientation - Models positive attitude for junior staff and demonstrates and encourages creative problem-solving skills. Demonstrates, and instills in teams, a commitment to seeing client issues, problems and questions through to resolution. Creates the infrastructure to help team members prioritize client issues based on urgency, and triage as needed. Experienced in dealing with staff and partners at all levels of the organization and tailoring solutions and communications accordingly. Strong conflict management skills and ability to coach staff in deescalating and resolving conflicts; Able to see the big picture and the interconnectedness of decisions and activities within the various lines of business. Discretion and tact in dealing with sensitive issues and coaching staff to do the same. Proficient at developing client satisfaction metrics, monitoring, adjusting and optimizing strategies to ensure clients are satisfied with the services provided.

Knowledge of Policies, Processes, and Systems Relevant to GPE - In depth knowledge of the policies, processes, and systems governing the work of the Secretariat (including GPE’s and World Bank’s), and of those pertaining directly to one’s own team and work program. Proactively stays abreast of any changes and coaches junior team members to do the same; Keeps counterparts up to speed on relevant changes in GPE’s needs or requirements, including any related training or communication needs. Maintains a network of related focal points for any questions, clarifications, or issues, and acts as liaison to GPE management on policy, process, or systems issues requiring higher level involvement. Strong understanding of the Secretariat’s organizational and governance structure, and of how the work of Secretariat Services contributes to GPE’s operations and mission.

Policy and Process Development & Management - Experience developing and implementing policies and ensuring compliance. Experience developing, implementing, managing and improving business processes. Knowledge of workflow automation tools and approaches. Experience using online survey tools to gather information and inform products and improvements. Experience with work planning and budgeting frameworks and processes. Well versed in the use of metrics to track, analyze and measure outcomes.

BENEFITS FOR THIS POSITION

ETT/ETC appointments include medical benefits, paid holidays, and comprehensive leave policy (24 days/annum).

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Poverty has no borders. Neither does excellence. This is why we continually search for qualified individuals with a diverse set of backgrounds from around the globe. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, creed, race, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation or disability.

GPE has a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment in line with its PSEAH policy.

Individuals with disabilities may be provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions of the role and support in receiving other workplace accommodations. Please contact the DAF-Disability Accommodation Fund at [email protected] for further information and support.