Education Officer (Field Monitoring)

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

The humanitarian situation for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh is challenging, with some 702,000 newly arrived refugees since 25 August 2017 of which 58 per cent are children and 60 per cent are women. The current total number of Rohingyas who have fled from Myanmar into Bangladesh and the number of affected populations in host communities has reached 915,000 individuals.

Of these, there are an estimated 530,700 children in need, making this very much a continuing crisis for children impacting their wellbeing, development and future trajectories. Challenges in the response include a lack of qualified teachers, a limited number of learning spaces, low attendance of girls, protection risks, inconsistent data capture and monitoring and limited understanding of the use of education technology to alleviate some of these barriers. Furthermore, the protracted nature of Rohingyas in Bangladesh has put social and economic pressure on Cox’s Bazar district. The district was already prone to natural hazards and climate change and is one of the lowest performing districts in the Annual Primary School Census (2020 and 2021).

We are looking for 3 energetic and motivated individuals to fill the Education Officer (Field Monitoring) position. In this role you are the key link between the UNICEF Education Team in Cox’s Bazar, our Implementing Partners and with teachers & facilitators, children, parents & caregivers. You will spend at least 3 days per week in the camps, supporting UNICEF’s education programmes in Ukhia and Teknaf.

We are looking for individuals who are keen to learn and committed to the values of the UNV programme. As the Rohingya response has moved into the fifth year, we are looking for UNVs with particular skills, competencies and interest in Teacher Professional Development (TPD), Education Technology (EdTech) and Education Data Management.

Under the direct supervision of Education Specialists and the Information Management Officer, the UN Volunteers will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Support in overall implementation of the UNICEF education programme in camps and host communities • Ensure compliance in programme implementation and reporting based on Programme Documents, Quarterly Programme Visits and Education Sector Standards with support from UNICEF’s Programme Officers and Specialists • Conduct weekly field monitoring in the UNICEF supported Learning Centers (LCs) in the camps and provide technical feedback to the partners on the ground • Identify the needs, gaps and suggest solutions to support quality and inclusive education programming • Provide inputs to project documentation such as development of project summaries, briefing notes and programme visit reports • Support communication and visibility activities including facilitation of high-profile camp visits. • Work closely with other UNICEF sections to ensure inter-agency coordination. In the camps, coordinate with key stakeholders including implementing partners and with camp coordination structures • Facilitate interaction with external partners through effective use of written and verbal communication • Prepare draft field monitoring reports, including on partners implementation and delivery of education services • Work closely with the Education Specialists or Information Management Officer on Teacher Professional Development, Ed-Tech and Education Data Management deliverables. This includes identifying ways and best practices to improve practice and share learning.

• Accountability • Adaptability and Flexibility • Building Trust • Client Orientation • Commitment and Motivation • Commitment to Continuous Learning • Communication • Ethics and Values • Integrity • Planning and Organizing • Professionalism • Respect for Diversity • Working in Teams

a relevant field following completion of university degree (including internships) in teaching, teacher training, education assessments, education technology, technology, GIS, data and statistics. • Language skills in Bangla, English and Chittagonian Dialect • Professional written and spoken English. • IT literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

Cox's Bazar is a district of Bangladesh and it is famous for fishing port and tourism. It is one of the most-visited tourist destinations in Bangladesh. The beach in Cox's Bazar is an unbroken 120 km (75 miles) sandy sea beach with a gentle slope, making it the second longest sea beach in the world. The climate of Cox's bazar is similar to the rest of the country. The climate of Bangladesh is generally determined by its location in the tropical monsoon region: high temperature, heavy rainfall, generally excessive humidity, and distinct seasonal variations. It is further characterized by the location in the coastal area. Historically Cox’s Bazar, like other parts of Bangladesh, is a safe place to live. Since August 2017, with the large scale Rohingya influx from Myanmar, Cox’s Bazar is seen as a district with a humanitarian crisis. Culturally Cox’s Bazar is very diverse and well-known for its traditional heritage. The communications systems in Cox’s Bazar is well developed and the district is well-connected with other cities. All the national mobile networks are operational in Cox’s Bazar. Walking within Cox’s Bazar city is only allowed during day time. Travel by rickshaw is also permitted within Cox’s Bazar only during day time. Cox’s Bazar has a domestic airport and is currently classified as a family duty station (Security Level 3-moderate; Hardship category-D).

Accommodations are safe, clean and comfortable, but basic. The UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials.