National Contractor: Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Coordinator based in Jakarta (home-based), 11 months - for Indonesians only

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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

The purpose of the consultancy is to ensure efficient and effective coordination of GPE and education sector-related matters. The consultancy will support UNICEF’s role as Co-Coordinating Agency and as Grants Agent. Additionally, the consultant will assist the Chief of Education and other education team members to coordinate with the LEG/MPI secretariat at MoECRT. This work is expected to strengthen the harmonization of development partners in the education sector and their alignment with national education policies, programmes, systems, and major education reform processes, including those associated with improving the quality of education regarding foundational skills and the development of 21st-century skills.

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision of UNICEF’s Education Specialist, the GPE and Education Sector Coordinator will be responsible for undertaking the following key tasks: 1. Support UNICEF’s role as Co-Coordinating Agency and Grants Agent by: a. Liaising closely with the GPE Secretariat regarding major information requests and tasking on: - issues concerning the operations of GPE funding more broadly and as relevant to Indonesia, including current and future GPE grants; - specific GPE sector harmonization reporting; and - GPE Secretariat-contracted monitoring and evaluations, including assisting in the preparation of in-country missions and regular progress updates. b. Coordinating efforts and communication between the GPE Secretariat, MoECRT, including the LEG/MPI Secretariat, UNICEF, and PSPK as Co-Coordinating Agencies and Grant Agents (GAs) of GPE grants by: - Liaising with MoECRT’s LEG/MPI secretariat and the Co-Coordinating Agencies for the preparation of quarterly LEG/MPI meetings, and any ad-hoc LEG/MPI meetings, as needed. - Assisting with the preparation of LEG/MPI meeting agendas, presentations, minutes, and other briefing and reporting documents, as necessary. - Assisting with coordination arrangements for the preparation of the partnership compact; and the holding of annual joint sector reviews/retreats. c. Providing technical support to MoECRT counterparts for the preparation of concept notes, discussion papers and budget estimates and other technical notes for the submission of systems grant applications to GPE.

2. Support education sector coordination and knowledge sharing on, and UNICEF-specific investments in, improving the quality of education, with particular reference to foundational skills, including literacy and numeracy by: a. Providing technical contributions and knowledge sharing concerning education quality improvement as part of the Basic Education Technical Working Group (BETWG), and coordinating with UNICEF education output managers to support UNICEF’s active participation in this sector working group. b. Undertaking data collection from research products and preparing written and visually appealing knowledge products related to improving the quality of education, including the development of foundations skills; and assist with the publishing of these knowledge products on the UNICEF Indonesia website. c. Preparing knowledge exchange materials (presentations, briefing notes, short reports, etc.) on education-specific and education-related matters, including matters of cross-sectoral interest; and utilizing existing UNICEF knowledge exchange forums to communicate key research findings. d. Provide technical support and input into programmatic matters relating to UNICEF-specific investments in foundational skills, including assistance for the implementation of key activities, particularly those linked to knowledge generation, monitoring, and evaluation. As part of this work, conduct some field travel. e. Assisting in the tracking, coordination, and preparation of high-quality reporting on UNICEF-specific programmes, with a focus on those relating to foundation skills development and education quality improvement more broadly f. Supporting the preparation and coordination of communications assets for education-specific programming, as needed.

Please refer to the Term of Reference attached for detail work assignments and outputs.

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

- Minimum of a master’s degree in one of the following fields is required: education or international development with specialization in education. - A minimum of one year of professional experience in education programme planning, management, and/or research is required. - Demonstrated knowledge of foundation skills development approaches, including programme implementation. - Demonstrated experience in research and advocacy of education quality improvement issues, particularly at national level, and amongst key education sector partners – both government and non-government. - Ability to work independently and to take initiative and to communicate well with a variety of stakeholders - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, both Bahasa Indonesia and English, as required; and demonstrated ability to foster effective partnerships with a range of education sector stakeholders, including government and non-government partners.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

• Builds and Maintains Partnerships • Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness • Drive to achieve results for impact • Innovates and embraces change • Manages ambiguity and complexity • Thinks and acts strategically • Works collaboratively with others

TOR GPE National Contractor TMS.pdf

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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 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.

This position is not considered an elevated risk role. However, UNICEF reserves the right to conduct further vetting/ assessment within the scope of child safeguarding as appropriate.

Disclaimer: The screening of your application will be conducted based on the information in your profile. Before applying, we strongly suggest that you review your profile to ensure accuracy and completeness. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. This vacancy is open for Indonesians only.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

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