Education Specialist

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