Education Specialist
Support education programs and planning in Mbarara Zone Office
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Overview
Support education programs and planning in Mbarara Zone Office
You have:
- Education in Education, social science, development, international relations, political science, or related field required
- Experience of programme management, preferably in the education sector
- Fluent in English (Mandatory)
- Candidates must be 25 years of age or older
- Only nationals from Japan are eligible to apply
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 Education Specialist, Mbarara Zone Office, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
- Support the Districts in Education Programme, Planning, Implementation and Monitoring for improved efficiency and effectiveness.
- Plan, implement and monitor the UNICEF supported activities.
- Analyse the District Education data to generate evidence for advocacy and evidence-based planning.
- Support the District Local Government in the coordination of the donor and NGO funded activities in the Education Sector
Support innovation, including use of technology in the Education Sector.
Document the results and the lessons learnt from the implementation of the UNICEF supported activities and generate evidence for advocacy and scaling up of the interventions.
Educational additional comments
Education, social science, development, international relations, political science, and/or related field required
Experience remark
Experience of programme management, preferably in the education sector. Experience in a developing country will be an asset.
Language skills
- English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
Competencies values
Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Empowering Others, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Judgement and Decision-making, Knowledge Sharing, Leadership, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Technological Awareness, Vision, Working in Teams
Application procedure
Prerequisites This assignment is funded by the Government of Japan, therefore only nationals from Japan are eligible to apply. Please note that if you have previously served as a UN Volunteer under Japan Trust Fund, you are not eligible to apply. This is a UN Volunteer assignment and eligible candidates must be 25 years of age or older. Selection process Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The selection will be done by the UN Host Entity at the level of the country of assignment, via competency-based interviews held via skype or telephone. How to apply Please apply via the link below. You can then either log in if you already have an account or register via ‘Candidate Signup’. You may apply to a maximum of three assignments per advertisement and indicate your order of preference in the ‘Additional Remarks’ section of your profile. Application deadline: 16 September 2021
Potential interview questions
| Can you give an example of a time when you managed an education program? | This question helps evaluate your program management experience. | Describe the program, your role, and the outcomes you achieved. |
| How do you ensure effective communication within a diverse team? | The interviewer wants to assess your communication skills and adaptability. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to adapt quickly to changes in an education program. What did you do? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you use data analysis to inform your planning in educational initiatives? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you describe a time when you took the initiative to improve a process or program in the education sector? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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