Focal Point for the ESCWA Stories Phase III in Jordan

Contract

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Result of Service

The incumbent will be responsible for the following:

• Identification of five schools in Jordan, with a special focus on rural and marginalized areas, to participate in the ESCWA Stories Phase III.
• Field visits to beneficiary schools conducted by a joint team from ESCWA and the national focal point in Jordan.
• Successful organization of highlight events related to the ESCWA Stories Initiative in Jordan.

Work Location

Jordan

Expected duration

5 Months

Duties and Responsibilities

Background:

The ESCWA Stories Team was established by ESCWA’s Executive Secretary to mainstream the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) among young persons in the Arab region by using the “ESCWA Stories” comic book as an educational tool. The team visits educational institutions in Lebanon, Jordan and Kuwait, interacts with students and teachers, and organizes activities and events for the promotion of the comic book and its objectives.

Against this background, the ESCWA Stories Team is seeking the services of a designated national focal point to support and facilitate the work of the ESCWA Stories Team in Jordan, through the Jordanian Ministry of Education.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Acting as focal point between ESCWA, the Ministry of Education and the designated beneficiary schools in Jordan, in support of the “ESCWA Stories” Initiative.
• Facilitating the process of identifying three target schools to take part in the ESCWA Stories Initiative for the academic year 2023-2024, through UNESCO and ALECSO’s Associated Schools Network in Jordan.
• Advising Jordanian schools and national authorities and stakeholders on the adoption and implementation of activities related to the SDGs.
• Facilitating the flow of information between ESCWA and the designated beneficiary schools in Jordan.
• Participating with the ESCWA Stories Team in their field visits to beneficiary schools in Jordan.
• Assisting the ESCWA Stories Team in the planning and organization of events relevant to the initiative, including capacity building sessions for teachers, and the “ESCWA Stories Day - Jordan” (date to be determined).
• Exchanging expertise with the ESCWA Stories Team and facilitating cooperation and partnership.
• Contributing to the promotion of the SDGs, intergenerational dialogue, good citizenship and global leadership among teachers, staff and students participating in the ESCWA Stories Initiative.

Qualifications/special skills

A recognized first level degree in education, sociology, psychology, social service, international relations, political science or related area is required.

All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. At least 10 years of proven work experience with local governments and international organizations, on projects related to education, science and culture is required. Experience working with public and private schools in Jordan is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA.

For this position, fluency in Arabic is required.

Note: “Fluency” equals a rating of ‘fluent’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of ‘confident’ in two of the four areas.

Additional Information

Recruitment for this position is on a local basis. The incumbent is required to have the legal right to live and work in the specified working location.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.