Non-Staff Service Contract

Overview

Provide technical support for education projects in Timor-Leste.

You have:

• Master Degree in Education, Science, Social and Human Sciences, Management, Business Administration or other related field.
• Minimum 2 years professional working experiences in project management.
• Excellent knowledge of English and both official & national languages of the country, Portuguese and Tetum is required.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to analyze complex issues and convey concise and clear accounts of specialized information.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, with efficiency, competence, integrity and in harmony with people of different national backgrounds.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and coordination skills in oral and written.
• Strong computer literacy skills with sound knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• High-level commitment and responsibility towards completing assignments efficiently, accurately, and promptly.
• Ability to draft documents and express views in a clear and concise manner.

Contract

This is a SC-4 contract. This kind of contract is known as Service Board / Service Contract. It is normally only for nationals. More about SC-4 contracts.

**OVERVIEW** ------------ Parent Sector : Field Office Duty Station: Timor-Leste Job Family: Education Type of contract : Non Staff Level : Level 4 Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months Recruitment open to : External candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 21-FEB-2021 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **TERM OF REFERENCE** --------------------- Under the overall supervision of Director of UNESCO Office, Jakarta, and direct supervision of Head of the Education Unit, the incumbent shall serve as National Project Officer of Post-Project Basic Science for Education Unit, UNESCO Office Jakarta, cluster office for Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Timor-Leste. The incumbent shall perform the following tasks in close coordination with the project team under the direct supervision of Head of Education Unit, UNESCO Jakarta Office: Long Description ---------------- 1\. Provide assistance and technical support to the implementation of Education Response to COVID-19 in Advancing the National Educational Broadcasting System to Ensure the Continuity of Learning in Basic Science Education for All in Timor-Leste Project in the form of assisting all upcoming contract, organizing trainings and working meetings with related partners and institutions to enable the implementation of following activities: 1\) Development of Three EBS Programme Packages for Students Grade 7, 8 and 9; 2\) Printing Basic Science Education Student Workbooks and distribution for all Students Grade 7, 8 and 9; 3\) Development of One EBS Manual Package for Teachers: Grades 7, 8 and 9; 4\) Trainers of Teachers (ToT) Training on EBS Manual; 5\) Filming Production for EBS Programmes; 6\) Broadcasting the Three EBS Programme Packages for Students (Grade 7, 8 and 9) and 1 EBS Manual Package for Teachers; 7\) Organizing The Project Final Report Meeting. 8\) Organizing any ad-hoc meetings and events in needs for the project implementations. Long Description ---------------- 2\. Provide inputs for all reports, documents and event-related drafted from project activities for publications including the drafted and developed EBS Programme Packages for Students and EBS Manual Packages for Teachers in parallel and equivalent to the relevant levels of National Curriculum of Formal Education in Timor-Leste, especially Basic Science Education for Grade 7, 8 and 9; 3\. Support and provide advices on initiated trainings for Development of EBS Manual Packages for Teachers and Training of Teachers on EBS Manual Packages for Teachers as well as reviewing drafts of all documental outputs from the capacity building trainings; 4\. Provide inputs for the development of proposed activities for visibility of UNESCO and KOICA to be in line with the mandate of UNESCO; Long Description ---------------- 5\. Providing professional and technical inputs and ideas in the implementation of Regular Programme activities in any case of needs in assistances and also for ideas to Education Unit meetings and other similar events; 6\. Develop as well as implement a road map establishment of coordination and communication of the Units activities in providing inputs for progress reports and final project report of the Project and other required documents developed by Education Unit to be submitted to donor; 7\. Monitor and evaluate field activities of the project to ensure the planned implementations in time under the work plans in achieving SDG 4 for Quality Education especially for Cycle 3 of Basic Education on Basic Science Subject; 8\. Performing other tasks related to the mandate of UNESCO and activities of Education Unit as maybe requested by the Director Representative and Head of Education Unit, UNESCO Office, Jakarta. **COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** ------------------------------------ Accountability (C) Communication (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) **-** ----- For detailed information, please consult the [UNESCO Competency Framework](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/competency_framework_e.pdf). **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** --------------------------- COMPETENCIES 1\. Excellent knowledge of English and both official & national languages of the country, Portuguese and Tetum is required; 2\. Ability to draft documents and express views in a clear and concise manner; 3\. Ability to work in harmony, and distribute the tasks as well as work independently with minimum supervision, with efficiency, competence, integrity and in harmony with people of different national backgrounds; 4\. High-level commitment and responsibility towards completing assignments efficiently, accurately, and promptly; 5\. Strong analytical skills and ability to analyze complex issues and convey concise and clear accounts of specialized information; 6\. Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and paying attention to details; 7\. Excellent communication, negotiation and coordination skills in oral and written; 8\. Strong computer literacy skills with sound knowledge of Microsoft Office. EDUCATION AND TRAINING BACKGROUND 1\. Master Degree in Education, Science, Social and Human Sciences, Management, Business Administration or other related field; 2\. Minimum 2 years professional working experiences in project management **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- International institutions/agencies, international cooperation donors working experiences specifically with UN Agencies or UNESCO Office Jakarta. **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 applies a zero tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieve and sustain 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. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities, as well as nationals from non-and under-represented Member States [(last update here)](https://en.unesco.org/careers/geographicaldistribution) 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.

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