National Project Officer (Education)

Contract

This is a NO-C contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education. More about NO-C contracts.

**OVERVIEW** ------------ Post Number : 6SSED0005PA Grade : NO-C Parent Sector : Field Office Duty Station: Juba Job Family: Education Type of contract : Project Appointment Duration of contract : 1 year Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 25-FEB-2022 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism ***Duration of contract: 1 year, with possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance.*** ***Only nationals of South Sudan should apply to this position.*** **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- UNESCO in South Sudan is supporting the implementation of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, and mainly leads the implementation of SDG 4. UNESCO‘s intervention in education is nested within a humanitarian-development nexus, and aims are aimed at sowing the seeds for long-term sustainable development in South Sudan. Based on its mandate and comparative advantage, UNESCO strives to promote education as a fundamental human right in South Sudan through policy development, education systems strengthening and successful implementation of programmes and projects that support quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all. UNESCO's comparative advantage is supporting ministries and national institutions through successful collaboration to encourage and facilitate access, quality, relevance and equity in the delivery of education to all. UNESCO Juba Office, recently launched a four-year project (2021-2024) that aims to strengthen Technical and Vocational Education and Training in South Sudan with the generous funding from Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA). The project aims to reduce unemployment and boost livelihood opportunities amongst young women and men from poorer families through strengthening gender responsive governance, quality and relevance of the TVET system in South Sudan, including strengthening environment and climate change awareness and adaptation capacity to reduce vulnerability and incidences of inter-communal and intra-communal conflicts. The project focuses on changing perspective and notion of the community and the government through policy and programme interventions towards non-gender-bias division of labour, recognizing value of domestic work, and breaking through stereotyped engagement of women in livelihood activities. Long Description ---------------- The National Project Officer will work under the overall authority of the Head of the UNESCO Juba Office, direct supervision of the Head of Education Unit, Education Programme Specialist and under close guidance and support of Project Officer. S/he will support the implementation of the project entitled “Strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training in South Sudan.” • Work closely with the Education Programme Specialist and the Project Officer to contribute to overall operational, programmatic, and administrative as well as implementation of the project in South Sudan. This includes regular travel to the field, supporting the development of annual work plans, and facilitating results-based monitoring, evaluation and reporting of results, based on the requirements of the project included in the project agreement. • Asist to coordinate and facilitate the work of national counterparts by supporting convening of regular coordination meetings with implementing partners and establish close coordination with the Ministry of General Education and Instruction (MOGEI) at both the national and sub-national levels, and other relevant ministries through the Project Advisory Committee. • Support designing and organization of teacher training and capacity building initiatives as envisioned in the project. • Facilitate and coordinate development of teacher training and development materials with the support of national experts, and where needed, international experts. • Support administrative and logistical operations of the project activities in line with UNESCO rules and regulations in consultation with the Project Officer and other project team members and working in close collaboration with the Administrative Officer and the Administration team for the implementation of the project activities. • Support implementation of the project visibility and communication plan by, among other things, providing inputs for websites, press releases/newspaper articles, speeches, presentations, to raise the visibility of the project, the donor, and UNESCO. • Support documentation of lessons learned and best practices from the project, including approaches, methodologies, tools, success, and challenges, with a view to ensuring project outcomes sustainability, programme scale up, and support south-to-south learning and knowledge exchange. • Execute additional tasks, as required and assigned by the Head of Juba Office and Head of Education Unit, Education Programme Specialist. Long Description ---------------- **COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** ------------------------------------ Communication (C) Accountability (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Professionalism (C) **-** ----- For detailed information, please consult the [UNESCO Competency Framework](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/competency_framework_e.pdf). **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** --------------------------- **Education** - Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent degree) in the field of education, development studies, social sciences, or related field. **Work Experience** - Minimum 4 years of relevant professional work experience in the field of education, preferably at national level. - Experience in the development, implementation, management and evaluation of projects and/or programmes in education, TVET and skills development. **Skills and Competencies** - Excellent coordination and networking skills, and an ability to build and sustain effective partnerships inside and outside of the Organization. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, including the ability to prepare reports and to present in clear and concise ways. - Strong analytical, problem solving and organisational skills. - Ability to work as part of an international team in a multicultural environment. - Proven capacity to build and manage education programmes. - Ability to interact with a wide range of partners. - Strong monitoring and evaluation skills. - Good IT skills. **Languages** - Excellent knowledge (both written and spoken) of English and very good knowledge of Arabic. Long Description ---------------- **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- **Languages** - Knowledge of other local languages. **BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS** ----------------------------- UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc. For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our [Guide to Staff Benefits.](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/unesco-staff-compensation-booklet_en.pdf) **SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS** ------------------------------------- Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the [ UNESCO careers website.](https://careers.unesco.org/careersection/2/joblist.ftl) No modifications can be made to the application submitted. The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview. UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates. Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided. **Footer** ---------- *“UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.”* *“UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process”.*