Project Officer

Contract

This is a P-3 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 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 116,975 USD and 153,170 USD.

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Post Number : 6SSED0004PA Grade : P-3 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) : 18-FEB-2022 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism ***Initial duration of the contract is 1 year, with possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance.*** **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 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 ---------------- Under the overall authority of the UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Education and guidance from the Head of the UNESCO Juba Office, and the direct supervision of the Head of the Education Unit/Education Programme Specialist, the Project Officer will be primarily accountable for the timely and efficient management and implementation of the “Strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training in South Sudan” project. The Project Officer will be responsible for carrying out the following tasks and responsibilities: 1\. Project Management: Oversee all aspects of programme management including financial, procurement, contract and administrative planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting in line with UNESCO procedures and requirements. 2\. Technical support and leadership: Institutional system strengthening and capacity development by establishing effective communication channels and networks with government counterparts and other relevant national institutions through the Project Advisory Committee whom he/she will serve as the Secretary. This will include mobilizing technical support from the wider UNESCO’s networks and incorporate international best practices into the programme; and ensuring that governance structures and systems established at the national level with support from the CapEd programme are replicated at the sub-national and local levels and supported to run effectively. 3\. Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting: Oversee and monitor the implementation of project activities ensuring technical and operational quality assurance of all project deliverables; identify opportunities and challenges during implementation and recommend remedial actions to ensure programme objectives are met or surpassed; prepare the required donor progress and final reports (narrative and financial); plan and coordinate baseline, mid-term and final evaluation of the project; and contribute to UN system-wide reports. 4\. Communication and Visibility: Ensure programme and donor visibility and public recognition by carrying out regular communication and visibility activities. 5\. Partnership and Coordination: Maintain a strong and constructive working relationship with the project implementing partners and ensure effective and timely communication and coordination with donors on major programme developments, including through the Advisory Committee for the project. 6\. Supervision and Teamwork: Directly supervise the National Project Officer(s), Project Assistant, driver, consultants and volunteers (performance and administrative management); contribute to building and/or maintaining a professional and effective working environment characterized by effective teamwork, collegiality, and mutual respect. 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) in education with specialization in education, technical vocational education and training (TVET), social sciences, development studies, or a closely related field. **Work Experience** - Minimum 4 years of international progressively responsible relevant work experience in the field of education with strong focus on TVET and demonstrated competence in education policy development and reviews, design and delivery of capacity development programmes, TVET programme quality improvement, and TVET governance architectures. - Experience working in complex and volatile contexts, with preference for previous experience in the region or in a similar conflict/post conflict context. - Experience working with programme quality assessments, programme development and delivery in the context of humanitarian-development-peace nexus. - Experience working with Ministries of Education and/ or strengthening national education systems, including at the decision-making, policy making levels, and policy implementation levels. Long Description ---------------- **Skills and competencies** - Understanding of and commitment to organisational learning, and the role that contributes to quality management and development. - Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational 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 high–level partners. - Good knowledge of capacity development concept in the TVET sector. - Strong monitoring and evaluation skills. - Excellent communication skills (writing and oral). - Good IT skills, including knowledge of MS software (Word, Excel etc.). **Languages** - Excellent knowledge (both written and spoken) of English. **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- **Languages** - Knowledge of Arabic (Juba dialect). **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”.*