NUNV Knowledge Management Officer (Education)

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

The Ministry of Education integrated its different schemes to support school education into one integrated scheme Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan supporting the continuum of learning from pre-school to grade 12. In July 2020, the ministry adopted a new National Education Policy (NEP) which has made several significant recommendations. Some of these include a new curricular structure of 5+3+3+4 to replace the existing structure. The new system will have 12 years of schooling with an additional three years of pre-school.

The NEP accords high priority to children attaining basic foundational skills by the end of grade 3, hence the first 5-years of schooling is referred to as the foundational stage, development of a new curricular framework and an increased focus on improving quality and achievement of learning outcomes including measurement of learning outcomes, use of online and digital education. Schools and anganwadi centres have been closed since March 2020, affecting learning for 286 million children aged 3-18-years. Measures have been taken by government and other stakeholders to provide remote learning opportunities using digital and non-digital means. Rapid assessments showed that only 50 per cent or less of children have accessed remote learning opportunities. Children from the more marginalised communities have lost out due to socio-economic, linguistic, structural, geographic, and gender specific barriers – children with disabilities. Even when children and adolescents are accessing remote learning –how much they are learning is not known.

UNICEF has been supporting government both at national level and in 17 states to support implementation of the recommendations of NEP 2020 with a specific focus on the planning, designing, implementation of foundational learning. The UNV volunteer would be tasked to support the education program through support to the Chief of Education and output leads on a range of activities including documentation of activities and best practices, analyses, and entry and knowledge management/reporting, including through social media And for different audiences including UNICEF, UN, development partners, Government and the public at large.

Under the overall guidance Chief of Education and/or Education Specialists, the UNV will provide technical, operational, and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the education programmes/ projects within the Country Programme. The UNV will deliver on technical and administrative programme tasks to facilitate programme development, implementation, programme progress monitoring, evaluation, documentation and reporting of results. A strong focus will be on knowledge management, reporting, and dissemination through different channels.

1. Support to programme planning • Provide support by executing and administering a variety of technical programme transactions; preparing materials and documentations, and complying with organizational processes and management systems, to support programme planning, results-based planning (RBM), and monitoring and evaluation of results. • Prepare required documentations and materials to facilitate the programme review and approval process. • Assist with documenting including of meetings.

2. Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results • Work closely and collaboratively with colleagues and partners to discuss operational and implementation issues. Keep record of reports and assessments for easy reference and/or to capture and institutionalize lessons learned. • Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual reviews with the government and other counterparts to assess programmes/projects and to report on required action and interventions at the higher level of programme management. • Prepare regular and mandated sectoral programme/project reports for management, donors, and partners to keep them informed of programme progress.

3. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building • Support the development, and implementation of a nutrition section knowledge management, and information sharing strategy and action plan • Support strategizing, planning, and reputing on strategic advocacy initiatives. • Identify, capture, synthesize, and share lessons learned for knowledge development and to build the capacity of stakeholders. • Support documentation of innovative approaches and good practices for implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable programme results. • Research, benchmark, and report on best and cutting-edge practices for development planning of knowledge products and systems.

4. Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities: • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; • Provide annual and end of assignment self-reports on UN Volunteer actions, results, and opportunities. • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers; • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNICEF; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNICEF procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented; • Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNICEF in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority; • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues; • Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment. • Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities; • Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups; • Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary; • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNICEF’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

areas of advocacy, social mobilization, communication, program planning and public advocacy and/or related areas in development organisations at the national and/or international level. Experience of working in the UN or other international development organization; • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; • Sound security awareness; • Have affinity with or interest in Child Rights in the context of education volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

New Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region is a large and bustling metropolis of some 14 million people undergoing rapid changes. The capital city is an administrative, cultural and commercial center with modern amenities and well connected by air. It is a safe place with large expatriate community drawn from embassies, UN agencies, MNCs and foreign businesses. It has short moderate winter and long hot summer.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. This position is based in New Delhi. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. National UN Volunteers are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions.

The contract lasts for the period indicated above with possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment.

The applicable Volunteer Living Allowance is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. Life, health and permanent disability insurance are included (health insurance for up to 3 dependents - except for UN Community Volunteers), as well as final repatriation (if applicable). You can check full entitlements at https://app.unv.org/calculator .

For information specific to your assignment please see below: • Voluntary Living Allowance (VLA): INR 50,604.24 per month • Entry lump sum (one-time payment): USD 400 (equivalent in INR) • Relocation costs (both ways @ USD 200 at the beginning and end of assignment, if duty station is outside of commuting distance) • Exit allowance (paid on successful completion of the assignment): 1 VLA / 12 Months • Medical and life insurance Cigna Private Insurance • Access to UNV Learning Portal for Online Courses

Leave entitlements: • Annual leave: 2.5 days accrued per calendar month • Certified sick leave: 30 days • Uncertified sick leave: 7 days • Learning leave: 10 working days per consecutive 12 months • Maternity leave: 16 weeks • Paternity leaves: 10 days

In addition to duty station specific vaccine requirements, appointments are subject to confirmation of fully vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the appointment. It does not apply to UN Volunteers who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their contracts.