Education Specialist, P3, (364 days extendable) Yangon, Myanmar # 00125715 (This post will be temporarily outposted to Bangkok)

Contract

This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 101,971 USD and 133,522 USD.

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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 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

UNICEF Myanmar

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Under the guidance and supervision of the Education Manager (P4), the Education Specialist will manage the EU, Finland and DFAT funded Quality Basic Education Pathways for Children programme (QBEP4C). The Specialist will be responsible for the design and implementation of the QBEP4C, which will be implemented at the community level. The Specialist will coordinate with stakeholders and donors to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the programme. The Specialist will work with UNICEF Education staff across all 3 outputs in Yangon, NPT and field offices, as well as staff in other relevant sections and field locations. The Specialist will work with donors, development, and humanitarian partners.

How can you make a difference?

The Education Specialist’s position purpose is to provide technical and operational support to the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Quality Basic Education Pathways for Children (QBEP4C) programme in Myanmar, funded by the European Union, Finland and DFAT.

Key functions and accountabilities of the position (detailed job description attached): GJP_Education Specialist Level 3 (revised)_TA EDN - final.pdf

1. Coordinate and oversee the planning, implementation and reporting of project activities in collaboration with project partners, stakeholders and beneficiaries.
2. Provide technical guidance and capacity building to project staff and partners on inclusive quality education, MHPSS, teacher training, learning assessment and quality assurance.
3. Conduct regular field visits to monitor project progress, identify challenges and best practices, and provide feedback and recommendations for improvement.
4. Liaise and communicate with project donors, NGOs and other relevant actors to ensure alignment, coordination and synergy of project interventions.
5. Prepare and submit timely and quality project reports, briefs, case studies and other documents as required by project donors and UNICEF.
6. Facilitate the evaluation of the programme and use results to inform future strategies.
7. Contribute to the development of new proposals, concept notes and budgets for resource mobilization and scaling up of project activities.
8. Provide technical support to the implementation of the Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI initiative, developing strategies for piloting it within QBEP4C programme.
9. Participate in strategic program discussions and provide relevant inputs to education sector strategy documents, including the Joint Response Framework.
10. Work closely and collaboratively with internal and external colleagues and partners to discuss strategies and methodologies and to determine national priorities/competencies to ensure the achievement of concrete and sustainable results, particularly focused on learning outcome.
11. Manage the Development of Standard Learning Assessment tools and conducting sample assessment of children benefiting from UNICEF’s education programme in the humanitarian context of Myanmar.
12. Monitor and verify the appropriate use of resources (financial, administrative, and other assets) confirming compliance with organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity and ensuring timely reporting and liquidation of resources.
13. Collaborate with the Operations Section to establish and maintain sound internal controls supportive of programming endeavours and to coordinate financial and supply management requirements and accountability.
14. Prepare communication and information materials for CO program advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support fund raising for education programs. Manage functions of coordination between members of various sector working groups, supporting coherence and inclusion of key stakeholders.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• An advanced University degree in education, or another related field.
• A first University degree in a relevant field combined with (2) additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional work experience in education programme design and management related to quality education with a focus on gender equality, disability, and social inclusion and financial management.

• Experience working in a multi-cultural and international environment is an asset.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a multicultural environment is an asset.
• Knowledge of UNICEF’s policies, principles and regulations is an asset.

• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of the local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: https://uni.cf/UNICEFValues.

UNICEF core competencies required for this post are:

• 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)

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to including everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

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 is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

The VA is open to all (internal and external candidates).

Remark:

• This post will be temporarily outposted in Bangkok while the entry visa to Myanmar is being processed, and the successful candidate initially will be assigned in Bangkok.
• The visa application normally takes between 6 – 12 months, and is occasionally rejected.
• Once the entry visa to Myanmar is approved, the incumbent will be expected to relocate to Yangon/Myanmar. The timelines of the move will take into consideration both the programmatic needs and the staff member’s personal needs.
• While Bangkok is a family duty station, Yangon is a non-family duty station. Once the incumbent moves to Yangon, the family members residing in Bangkok, if any, are unable to remain in Bangkok unless they have legal residency in Thailand independently of UNICEF.
• In the case of visa rejection, the incumbent will be strongly encouraged to apply to other posts outside Myanmar while they continue to work from Bangkok.
• In the event that the successful candidate happens to already be based in Myanmar with valid service visa, it is expected that the candidate be immediately assigned to Yangon/Myanmar.