Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Project Coordinator
Coordinate project activities and assist in strategic planning for education
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Overview
Coordinate project activities and assist in strategic planning for education
You have:
- Advanced university degree in education, media, international development, social sciences or related fields.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in project management, communication, and education related projects/programmes.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English.
- Knowledge of Arabic is desirable.
- Working experience in the Middle East is desirable.
- Proficiency in MS-Office.
- Ability to independently plan and prioritize work under tight deadlines.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to establish effective working relations in a team environment.
Result of Service ORGANISATIONAL SETTING AND REPORTING This position is situated within the UNRWA Department of Education at HQ-Amman. The MIL Project Coordinator will work under the direct supervision of the Chief, Teaching and Learning Division. Furthermore, the Coordinator will liaise with other Fields and Departments involved in the development and implementation of the project activities as outlined in the project documents. - The following conditions are to be observed: . - Remuneration will be USD 1,400 on a monthly basis: o Payment will be released on submission of a monthly attendance sheet. - Telecommuting arrangements could be considered.
Work Location UNRWA HQ Amman
Expected duration The position will run on a full-time basis from 1 June 2022 until 31 October 2022.
Duties and Responsibilities In accordance with Agency policies and procedures, the MIL Project Coordinator will be expected to: - Support the Teaching and Learning Division coordination with other Units within the Department of Education HQ(A), the Fields and the other Departments at HQ(A) for the preparation of the MIL Strategy and Teacher Toolkit. - Contribute to the preparation of various written outputs, including donor progress reports, meeting minutes, concept notes, briefing note etc. - Support communication and provide substantive assistance in planning/organising meetings, video conferences and workshops, including proposing agenda topics and presentations. - Assist the Chief Teaching and Learning Division in any other tasks, as needed.
Qualifications/special skills Academic Qualifications: - An advanced university degree from an accredited educational institution in education, media, international development, social sciences or related fields. Experience: - A minimum of 3 years of experience in project management, communication and education related projects/programmes. Candidates with a university degree and 5 years of experience can be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. - Applicants with international experience can apply for this local post against the identified rate.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS - Knowledge of Arabic. - Working experience in the Middle East.
Language: - Excellent command of written and spoken English
Competency: UN Core Values of Professionalism, Integrity and Respect for Diversity and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. - Positive attitude and strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. - Ability to independently plan and prioritize own work, work well under tight deadlines. - Excellent knowledge of MS-Office. - Experience in report writing. - Proven critical thinking, creativity, and analytical skills. - Proven ability to operate in a challenging and dynamic environment. - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with colleagues and others in a team environment.
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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a successful project you managed and the key factors that contributed to its success? | This question assesses your project management skills and ability to reflect on successful outcomes. | Discuss a specific project, detailing objectives, challenges faced, and how you achieved success. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects? | This question evaluates your organizational and time management skills in a project environment. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to communicate complex information effectively. How did you ensure understanding? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to keep stakeholders engaged and informed during a project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a challenge you faced in a project and how you handled it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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