Programme Specialist in Quality of Education

Contract

This is a P-4 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 7 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 128,723 USD and 165,961 USD.

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**OVERVIEW** Post Number : 4THED0061RP Grade : P-4 Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED) Duty Station: Bangkok Job Family: Education Type of contract : Fixed Term Duration of contract : 2 years Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 02-JAN-2021 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General, Education (ADG/ED), the immediate authority of the Director of the Bangkok Office and the direct supervision of the Chief of Section for Inclusive Quality Education (IQE), the incumbent, as the team leader of the Quality Education team (QET) of the IQE Section, will be responsible for the development, planning, management and implementation of the regional programme on the promotion of quality and relevance of education. The incumbent will also serve as the focal point for programmes and projects related to science, technology, engineering and mathematic (STEM) education, Global Citizenship Education (GCED), education for sustainable development (ESD), curriculum development and reform, learner and teacher well-being, and learning assessment education in the region and will be involved in the coordination of relevant projects and programmes within and across the education sector as well as under inter-sectoral platforms. The incumbent works within the frameworks of UNESCO’s Medium Term Strategy (C/4s), the approved Programme and Budget (C/5) and global development plans such as the SDG4-Education 2030 Agenda. Within this context, the incumbent will perform the following duties: Long Description **1. Programme design, management and assessment:** • Lead and manage the UNESCO Bangkok programmes promotion of quality and relevance of education, which includes STEM, GCEd, ESD, curriculum development and reform, learner and teacher well-being, and learning assessment education. • Serve as the head of the secretariat of the Network for Education Quality and Monitoring in the Asia-Pacific (NEQMAP), and supervise and participate in the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Educational assessemnt activities. • As a thematic lead in the region, undertake regular monitoring and evaluation of and report on regular programme activities and extra-budgetary projects related to improve the quality and relevance of education. **2. Policy advice:** • Advocate for and engage in policy dialogue with education authorities and other stakeholders in region on the topic covered by the team; • In collaboration with other programme sectors in the region, provide specialized advice, technical support and backstopping to other UNESCO Field offices, Ministries of Education, to prepare and implement programmes (RP and XB) along with relevant research and analytical work. **3. Networking, Communication, Knowledge Management and Partnerships:** • Mobilize and coordinate national, regional and international partners and organize consultations and capacity development activities in the fields of learning assessment, curriculum and innovative pedagogy as well as the Global Action Plan for Education for Sustainable Development and the Global Citizenship Education programme. • Leverage relationships within and across teams at UNESCO while building external partnerships to promote UNESCO programmes, projects well as to increase visibility, resources and partnership. • Coordinate and ensure synergies with public and private partners, Regional Economic Communities, UNCTs, research institutions, multi and bilateral agencies and civil society organizations for the promotion of quality and relevant education in the region. **4. Resource mobilization:** • Contribute to the formulation and implementation of a comprehensive communication and resource mobilisation strategy with particular reference to the assets, potential and outreach of the team under his/her supervision. • Mobilize extra budgetary resources to support Member States in the region in line with country policy priorities, the regional Education Support Strategy and UNESCO’s overall resource mobilization strategies. **5. Project, Activities and Team Member Management, Assessment and evaluation:** • Supervise, manage and lead a multi-disciplinary team of staff and experts to respond the requests of Member States in issues related to quality and relevance of education in a timely and effective manner. **COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** Communication (C) Accountability (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Building partnerships (M) Driving and managing change (M) Leading and empowering others (M) Making quality decisions (M) Managing performance (M) Strategic thinking (M) **-** 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) in the field of education, economics, social science, development studies or related fields. ***Work experience*** - Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible, relevant professional experience in the field of education of which preferably 3 years acquired at the international level. - Proven experience in designing, implementation and monitoring education policies, strategies and programmes in areas such as STEM education, GCED, ESD, curriculum and learning assessment, among others. - Experience working with government counterparts and organized education stakeholders. - Proven experience in education research, evaluation and data-driven reporting. ***Skills/competencies*** - Good knowledge of issues and challenges in education systems in Asia and the Pacific region. - Proven ability to draft high quality, clear, concise, data driven documents and reports. - Demonstratred skills in resource mobilisation through negotiation and effective engagement with development partners and donors. - Excellent coordination, interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills. - Ability to manage multicultural and multidisciplinary teams. - Demonstrated leadership, management and organisational skills. - Flexibility, adaptability and capacity to deal with uncertainty and change. ***Languages*** - Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English. **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ***Education*** - Advanced University degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in the field of education, economics, social science, development studies or related fields. ***Work Experience*** - Coordination and production of policy research on education quality issues. - Management and coordination of regional/global networks on education. - Management of an online knowledge portal. ***Skills/competencies*** - Foresight in prospective education issues. - Capacity building of education sector personnel at country level on education quality issues. - Knowledge of general functioning of international organizations and/or the UN system. ***Languages*** - Good knowledge of French. - Knowledge of another official language of UNESCO (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish) **ASSESSMENT** 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. 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. **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 more information in benefits and entitlements, please consult [ICSC website.](https://icsc.un.org/) **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 strictest confidence. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts. UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.