Education Sector Coordinator

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.

Non-Family Duty station

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Chief of Education or his/her designated mandated representative(s), The Education Sector Coordinator would be expected to take the lead on :

Coordination:

Lead and provide technical oversight to the development and implementation of Education strategy and workplan/s with partners and stakeholders; Support on-going coordination among education partners and other stakeholders and facilitate technical working groups formed for specific purposes as required.

Advocacy:

Identify advocacy concerns to contribute to the HCT messaging and action.

Needs assessment, analysis and strategy development: Based on the 2019 HNO and HRP and with full support and coordination of the partners, develop/re-adjust education sector structure for Libya with the strategic linkages to other sectors with the focus on protection and WASH;

Support effective and coherent education assessment and analysis involving all relevant partners, including the identification of gaps and implementation of sectorial responses through collective delivery; Encourage agencies to adopt adequate education related contingency planning and preparedness measures for potential significant changes in the situation (including increased numbers for children on the move).

Monitoring and reporting:

Encourage agencies to ensure that adequate monitoring mechanisms are in place to review outcome of education interventions and progress against implementation plans; including an analytical interpretation of best available information in order to benchmark progress over time (monitoring indicators: quantity, quality, coverage, continuity and cost; with target population data disaggregated by sex, age, special needs etc.);
Encourage adequate education outcome reporting from partners and effective information sharing (with all partners supporting education).

Capacity building of education partners:

Undertake and/or coordinate capacity building of education partners on the essentials of education-in emergency.

Adaptability and Flexibility Commitment to Continuous Learning Communication Integrity Planning and Organizing Professionalism Working in Teams

5 years of experience in emergencies of which 2 years in education sector coordination; Formal training in cluster co-ordination and/or demonstrated experience of effective high-level co-ordination and chairing of meetings; At least 2 years of professional work experience at national and international levels in fields relevant to Education

Libya is classified as an “E” duty station, with a four-week cycle of rest and recuperation (R&R). UNICEF international staff can only live in one security approved compound (Palm City) with access to gym facilities, a restaurant and a supermarket. UNICEF staff can use two approved commercial flights (Libyan Wings and Libyan Airlines), WFP’s UNHAS flight and the UN mission in Libya also has an airplane. The UN planes go through Tunis, which is identified as the rest and recuperation (R&R) duty station after which the staff member continues their journey onwards to their destination. Libya is a Muslim country, so adherence to appropriate clothing that is in line with the Islamic culture is advised.

Libya is a country in the Maghreb region in North Africa, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Egypt to the east, Sudan to the southeast, Chad to the south, Niger to the southwest, Algeria to the west, and Tunisia to the northwest. Both the Mediterranean Sea and the desert affect Libya's climate. In winter, the weather is cool with some rain on the coast. The annual average temperature in Tripoli, Libya is warm at 20.3 degrees Celsius (68.6 degrees Fahrenheit).

Due to the sanctions in the country and the liquidity crisis, the banking system is not operating at its optimum level. In terms of medical facilities, the UN mission has a level 1 hospital inside its premises that are available to provide instant medical attention to patients and in extreme cases, medical evacuation to Tunis is also an option.

Working in Libya is a challenging yet rewarding opportunity. It provides for an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work as part of a team in a dynamic situation are essential.