Education Specialist (Access), NO-C, Erbil, Iraq, one-year Temporary Appointment (open to Iraqi nationals only)

Mid Teaching & Training Programme & Policy

Overview

Support education programmes and improve learning outcomes for disadvantaged children.

You have:

• An advanced university degree in education, economics, psychology, sociology, administration or another relevant technical field is required.
• A minimum of five years of professional experience in programme planning, management, and/or research in education.
• Understanding of the Iraq Education sector and country context is an asset.
• Experience working in Iraq is an advantage.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.

Contract

This is a NO-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. More about NO-3 contracts.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their full potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, education

How can you make a difference?

Under the guidance and general supervision of the Chief, Education, the Education Specialist supports the development and preparation of the Education (or a sector of) programmes and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting the progress of education programmes/projects within the country programme. The Education Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of results on education programmes/projects to improve learning outcomes and equitable and inclusive education, especially for children who are marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded in society.

The Education Specialist contributes to achievement of results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.

The Education Specialist (Access) will focus on the UNICEF Education Programme’s Output 2 (Access), leading it programmatically, and serving as the Country Office Output Manager. As Output Manager (Access) they will provide guidance to the Field Office Education teams, overseeing and advising on the Output 2’s planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting. The Output 2 includes programmatic areas such as Education in Emergencies (EiE) and Humanitarian Development Peace Nexus linked to the improvement of education of the refugees, IDPs and returnees; early childhood education, out of school children, girls’ education and girls’ transition from primary to secondary education, and back to learning campaigns. The post will be based in Erbil with regular missions to other UNICEF locations (Baghdad, Basra, Dohuk), as required.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities and end results: 1. Support to programme development and planning 2. Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results 3. Technical and operational support to programme implementation 4. Networking and partnership building 5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

To qualify as a champion for every child you will have… An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: education, economics, psychology, sociology, administration or another relevant technical field. A minimum of five years of professional experience in programme planning, management, and/or research in education is required. Understanding of the Iraq Education sector and country context is an asset. Experience working in Iraq is an advantage. Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset. Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.

For every Child, you demonstrate the values and competencies required for this post: UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: https://uni.cf/UNICEFValues

Core Competencies - Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1) - Works Collaboratively with others (1) - Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1) - Innovates and Embraces Change (1) - Thinks and Acts Strategically (1) - Drive to achieve impactful results (1) - Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

View our competency framework at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

Remarks • UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates will be prioritized. • UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. • Lien on post may apply to applicants who are current UNICEF staff on Permanent, continuing and Fixed Term positions applying for this Temporary Appointment assignment • Government or related entities employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF or provide a proof of leave of absence. • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. • Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID). UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. This is a re-advertisement with a change of duty station to Erbil. Previous applicants need not re-apply and will be considered.

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