Programme Assistant for Education

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED) Duty Station: Russian Federation Job Family: Education Type of contract : Non Staff Level : Level 4 Duration of contract : 1 year Recruitment open to : External candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 21-NOV-2021 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism Only candidates who are entitled to work in the Russian Federation may apply to this position **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- The UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education (UNESCO IITE) was established as an integral part of UNESCO by the General Conference of UNESCO at its 29th session (November 1997). IITE is the only UNESCO Category 1 Institute that holds a global mandate for ICT in education. Under the overall supervision of the Director of UNESCO IITE and direct supervision of the Chief of Teacher Professional Development and Networking Unit (TPDN), the incumbent shall serve as a Programme Assistant and perform the following tasks in close coordination with the TPDN team: - Provide support to the implementation of extra-budgetary projects, focused, in particular, on the development of technology-mediated learning environment and ICT competencies of teachers and students, and promotion of SDGs in schools, in the form of overall coordination of execution of planned activities, as well as preparation and monitoring of contractual arrangements in full accordance with the UNESCO Guidelines and Regulations. - Liaise with partner organizations, institutions, and relevant stakeholders, including UN agencies, National Commissions for UNESCO, and MoE of target countries, to enable the realization of the project activities. - Involve in the organization of global educational events and meetings primarily related to innovative practices on ICT competencies of schools, the potential of advanced digital solutions for cross-cultural learning and promotion of SDGs, smart education, and other related fields. - Facilitate the coordination of training, courses, and workshops for meeting the professional development needs of teachers following the UNESCO ICT Competency Framework. - Assist in collection, review and conduction of a qualitative analysis of strategic documents and publications on advanced educational practices, ICT competencies of schools, synchronized learning, digital citizenship, and AI for inter-cultural collaboration. - Provide informational support to local and international initiatives on the successful use of ICT in education, and develop relevant news items, announcements, website updates, and other communication materials. - Contribute to the preparation of necessary reports on various ongoing project activities, including project reports for donors. - Assist in the development of concept notes and project-related documents focusing on new ICT-based approaches, EdTech solutions for schools, and innovative tools for promoting sustainability. - Perform any other duties deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor or the Director of UNESCO IITE. **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** --------------------------- ***Education:*** - University degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in Education, teacher education, social science, and related fields. ***Work Experience:*** - At least 4 years of relevant professional experience in the field of education and/or implementation of educational projects. - Experience in working with government authorities, educational institutions and international organizations. - Experience in the provision of administrative, organizational and logistical support to projects implementation. ***Languages:*** - Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and Russian. ***Skills/Competencies:*** - Excellent coordination skills. - Excellent written and oral communication skills. - Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite and use of advanced ICT tools. - Capacity to work under pressure by effectively dealing with time and resource constraints. - Ability to establish amicable working relations with donors and partners. - Strong respect for diversity. **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- ***Work Experience:*** - Familiarity with the UNESCO Priorities, major initiatives on Equity, Inclusion, and ICT use in Education. - Experience in coordination of projects on the advancement of SDGs and online learning tools in schools, and the development of ICT competencies of students and teachers. - Experience of work with the United Nations would be an asset. **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.