Project Officer

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Short Description ----------------- **VN172023-18374-SC-PO-NOB-YGN** **OVERVIEW** ------------ Parent Sector : Field Office Duty Station: Yangon Classification of duty station: \[\[filter12\]\] Standard Duration of Assignement : \[\[filter13\]\] Job Family: Education Type of contract : Non Staff Level : SB-4 SC-9 Duration of contract : From 1 to 6 months Recruitment open to : External candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 17-March-2023 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism Background ---------- UNESCO Myanmar Project Office is seeking to recruit a national staff member (National Service Contract) to provide programme management support for the UNESCO Yangon Project Antenna Office work on the education sectoral and UN coordination. The incumbent will contribute to UNESCO work on Education Sector Plan Development Grant (ESPDG) efforts, which is designed to analyse and disseminate education sector insights; support and coordinate development partners to develop and revise programming in a coordinated manner; and coordinate Development Partners in the Education Sector Group (ESG) to implement and monitor delivery and operationalization of education programming. **Major duties and responsibilities** ------------------------------------- Under the overall authority of the Director of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Asia and Pacific Regional Bureau for Education and under the direct supervision of Head of Yangon Project Office, working in close collaboration with the Programme Specialists and education units in UNESCO Bangkok and UNESCO Myanmar Project Office, the incumbent will provide programmatic and management support for UNESCO Myanmar Project Office education initiatives, in particular the ESPDG project: · Provide support in the education coordination structures, working groups, donor relations, and various functions on coordination efforts through active participation and facilitation of agenda points when requested. Provide support for coordinating with Global Partnership for Education (GPE) as representing the Coordinating Agency on various grants and in liaison with the Local Education Group. · Provide coordinated support to Myanmar interagency work on SDG monitoring, and other UN thematic working groups when expected by the Supervisor. Liaise with UNESCO's partners and support the office in building new partnerships to expand and deliver on UNESCO Myanmar Project Office's education programming. · Provide research and knowledge management support for the Office work in education sector coordination, including donor engagement and in alignment with the Joint Response Framework and in accordance with stakeholders. This includes inter alia designing research approaches and methodologies, mapping and verifying data sources, and compiling data for reviews and circulation. · Develop Terms of References for experts and contractors, and contribute inputs and support to their work to ensure quality delivery of outputs. Expand knowledge and awareness of local needs and acquire notions of other UNESCO specialities represented in the Myanmar Project Office. Invest in personal, professional learning in respect of new trends, and maintenance of personal knowledge and expertise. · Provide support on project management when requested, inter alia contributing to work planning and reporting, monitoring and evaluation, budget management, auditing and donor compliance. · Translate relevant pieces of text and data (Myanmar/English/Myanmar). Provide support on designing communication pieces in terms of contextualizing, copywriting and translating when requested. · Conduct other work or responsibilities as assigned by the Head of UNESCO Myanmar Project Office to support UNESCO's education programming activities in Myanmar. **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** · Bachelor’s degree or advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in education, economics, international development, social sciences, or a related field. **Work Experience** · Minimum four (4) years (with Bachelor’s degree) or minimum two (2) years (with Master’s degree)of relevant working experience at national level. **Skills and Competencies** · Experience in coordination work, such as planning and organizing meetings, taking notes and action points, circulating and revising working documents; · Experience in analytical work, such as compiling quantitative data on spreadsheets, designing data visualizations, and technical writing skills; · Ability to communicate well and have good interpersonal skills; · Ability to think strategically and problem solve creatively; · Ability to work in a demanding environment · Intermediate proficiency in written and spoken English; · Proficiency in using common office IT tools and typing in Myanmar fonts; · Ability to work in a multicultural environment; and · Ability to work with flexibility and collaboration is essential. **Languages** · Excellent written and spoken English and Myanmar language skills. **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- **Work Experience** · Experience working at international level, including voluntary, in INGOs, UN or other international organizations; · Experience working in or supporting coordination roles especially in education or international development; · Experience working with and/or in Myanmar’s education system; · Experience working with international entities such as embassies, international organizations, global funds and donors; · Experience in analytical work including designing research methods; · Experience in monitoring and evaluation work for projects; · Experience in designing and carrying out analytical presentations; and · Experience within the UN System or international organizations. **Skills and competencies** · Ability to plan and organize meetings with international partners; · Fluent technical writing and communication skills; · Moderate ability in quantitative research such as basic statistics, analysing raw data, designing data visualizations; · High sense of responsibility and willingness to take initiatives; · Ability to work within a team as well as cross-functional teams; · Ability to multi-task and set priorities; · Ability to translate analytical texts from Myanmar to English and vice versa, ability to proofread and copywrite texts to different audiences; · Ability to type on a computer using Myanmar Unicode and Zawgyi fonts **Languages** · Excellent written and spoken English and Myanmar language skills. **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 ([last update here](https://en.unesco.org/careers/geographicaldistribution)) 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.*