Education in Emergencies Capacity Development
Support Education in Emergencies initiatives worldwide
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Overview
Support Education in Emergencies initiatives worldwide
You have:
- Post Graduate degree in education, statistics, monitoring and evaluation, human resource development, international development or another related field
- At least 3 years of experience in designing capacity development programmes
- Field work experience in education in humanitarian or developing countries is preferable
- Proficiency in using MS Office package including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access database
- Excellent English language written and spoken skills are required
- Knowledge of Arabic, Spanish or French an asset
Contract
This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.
Description of task
Under the direct supervision of the Education Specialist in the Education in Emergencies team, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
The UN Volunteer will be working with the Education Team under the direct supervision of the Education in Emergencies Specialist. The UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
- Provide technical Support to the rolling out of the Global online Education in Emergencies E-Learning Course through: creation of a maintenance and operation plan to regularly monitor the course, peer exercises and content updates as required; develop and manage course evaluation system; support to the global launch and promotion of course globally by identifying opportunities to showcase course and participate in events; Pilot and launch the full versions in Arabic, French and Spanish; Provide data visualisation and analysis on course completions and As the course evolves, suggest content updates that will be updated to meet demands for capacity development in emerging areas in EiE such as guidance on education for children on the move, education and the humanitarian-development continuum and Education Sector Analysis Guidelines, and additions related to COVID on teaching personnel and blended learning as required.
- Capacity Development on Preparedness: Review UNICEF trainings on preparedness in EiE; map out existing training opportunities; analyse and recommend additions; support development of preparedness case-studies on good practices and liaise with the global education cluster on any training initiatives.
- In line with the global roll out of our new CCCs Plan and identify trainings and/or on the job mentoring opportunities to UNICEF staff on EiE and share opportunities globally. Work to Systematise and targeting Regional/COs with specific support to countries to undertake Education Sector Analysis on risk informed programming with the SIDER team.
- Capacity Development Knowledge Management Create communities of practice online for capacity development and Support to global yammer group- including external partners for sharing of solutions on EiE
- Expand South-South cooperation and regional partnerships on capacity development in EiE along with communities of practice and online dialogues and seminars.
- Participate in section wide capacity development initiatives and provide support as required.
Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:
- Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day);
- Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
- Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities;
- Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
- Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
- Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.
Educational additional comments
Post Graduate degree in education, statistics, monitoring and evaluation, human resource development, international development or another related field;
Experience remark
At least 3 years of experience in designing capacity development programmes, particularly those linked to education and the social sectors
Field work experience in education in humanitarian or developing countries is preferable as is any experience in applying risk-informed ana.
Excellent inter-personal, mentoring, facilitation and communication skills.
Excellent Analysis and Organisation skills
Proficiency in using MS Office package including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access database etc.
Excellent English language written and spoken skills are required. Knowledge of Arabic, Spanish or French an asset.
Able to work to meet deadlines and work with remote supervision.
Language skills
- English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
Area of expertise details
Proficiency in using MS Office package including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and any learning platforms etc.
Competencies values
Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Professionalism, Working in Teams
Application procedure
- Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply. * Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call for to which you would like to apply. Application deadline: 01-08-2021
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a successful capacity development program you designed? | This question assesses your experience and effectiveness in capacity development initiatives. | Provide a detailed example, mentioning objectives, strategies, and outcomes. |
| How do you manage deadlines when working remotely? | This question evaluates your time management skills and ability to work independently. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with education in emergencies? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you facilitate a training session for staff on new educational policies? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you used data to improve educational outcomes? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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