Senior Project Officer (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 133,180 USD and 171,708 USD.

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Post Number : 4FJED0001PA Grade : P-4 Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED) Duty Station: Suva Classification of duty station : \[\[filter12\]\] Standard Duration of Assignement: \[\[filter13\]\] 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) : 04-MAR-2022 (EXTENDED) UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- The UNESCO Office for the Pacific States promotes development opportunities, actions and mobilize resources for sustainable development, democracy and peace in the Pacific. The Office's work in the Pacific is guided by the United Nations (UN) Cooperation Framework, UNESCO Pacific Strategy and other international and regional frameworks. Based in Suva, Fiji, the Senior Project Officer, P-4 (PA) works as part of the Education Sector team in the UNESCO Office for the Pacific States, providing full-time programme support to the GPE funded and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) administered grant to UNESCO for the implementation of the Pacific Regional Education Framework (PacREF). Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General, Education (ADG/ED), the functional authority of the Director/Head of Office (HFO), and direct supervision from the Programme Specialist acting as the chief of Education Unit in the Pacific, the incumbent plays the role of a team leader and manages/guides a team of staff or serves as a Senior Project Officer managing a programme of work. He/she advises and reports on regular and extra-budgetary programme design, guidelines, resources and progress. He/she advocates organizational involvement and participation in mainstream educational activities and may lead colleagues on particular thematic areas, evaluating progress and performance. 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 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and SAMOA Pathway. Long Description ---------------- **1. Programme Design, Management and Assessment** - Conceptualize, design, plan, develop, coordinate, monitor and implement the part of work UNESCO is responsible for in the PacREF and its corresponding projects and activities. Identify focus areas within the Member State’s national priorities, and when requested by national authorities, aligning these priorities with the United Nations (UN) 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, SAMOA Pathway and other regional education, human resources and inclusion related as well as the UN Cooperation Frameworks (CF), Joint Country Action Plans (JCAPs) or the specific plans for each of the SIDS being developed as a result of the MCO Reforms by the UN in the SIDS, and development partners approaches and strategies. - Develop and implement a capacity development programme in education. Appraise and analyse the education and training systems of the region, provide expert assistance to line Ministeries and officials in formulating sound policy advice and strategies and define Education interventions at country level. Provide expert technical support and assistance to the Member States on education sector analysis, sector plan development and sector management and identify and provide additional support to the Ministries/Departments of Education in line with the PacREF upon request. - Coordinate and plan significant aspects of the work programme in the Field, for example in the area of the development of education systems, empowering learners and the Education 2030 agenda. Contribute both in terms of substantive aspects (assessment, curriculum, pedagogy) as well as the promotion of cross cutting values (peace, learning to live together, learner well being, gender equality), as a reflection of the priorities of Sustainable Development Goal 4 and the PacREF. Long Description ---------------- **2. Policy Advice** - Develop, plan and implement PacREF research activities on policy topics / issues pertinent to education development in the Pacific to expand the knowledge base for evidence based policy making. - Initiate policy development and creation. Provide complex techncial support and extensive professional expertise in view of policy reforms in education to ensure the development and implementation of the strategies in the countries of the region, formulate and implement cross cutting projects with relevance to education and training schemes **3. Networking, Communication, Knowledge Management and Partnerships** - Organize consultations and events and ensure regular contributions and updates to online and knowledge management systems. Plan, develop and implement outreach strategies, aimed at expanding and communicating results and achievements of UNESCO within the PacREF project and increasing visibility, resources and partnership. Provide specialized expertise, interpretation, assessment and communication to the Office for the Pacific States and the education sector in UNESCO as needed. Long Description ---------------- **4. Resources Mobilization** - Work closely with the supervisor, Director of the Office to support, participate in and/or lead development of joint programmes, bilateral and multilateral partnerships, and partnerships with ADB and International Institutions (WB, EU) in relevant areas. Track submissions and coordinate donor meetings. - Mobilize extra budgetary resources to support UNESCO’s overall resource mobilization strategies, by preparing project proposals and cooperation frameworks with Member States and donor agencies and by engaging in fundraising activities, in particular to fund and leverage resources for PacREF. **5. Team Member Management and Assessment and Evaluation** - Take full responsibility for project management, including backstopping, technical, financial and human resources management. Supervise project consultants, experts, and other service providers, and follow through on the dissemination of results. Coordinate and supervise staff (including temporary and local) of the PacREF team including, identifying human and technical resource needs, recruitment and performance management, ensuring coherent work processes and outputs. Lead/manage cross group activities, maximize synergies in the work of the UNESCO Office for the Pacific States to ensure team and individual performance requirements are met. **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) Building partnerships (M) Driving and managing change (M) Managing performance (M) Making quality decisions (M) Leading and empowering others (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 (Master or equivalent) in education, social sciences, international affairs, international development cooperation or closely related fields. **Work Experience** - Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in programme management/monitoring or related area, of which preferably 3 years acquired at international level. **Skills and Competencies** - Very good familiarity with the Agenda 2030, SDG-Education 2030 Agenda, and related international and regional agendas related to SIDS, displacement, emergencies, and lower to tertiary education. - Conceptual, analytical and technical skills, including the ability to develop and provide expert advice on education policy and strategies, and produce high-quality and result-oriented analytical reports and policy recommendations. - Ability to anticipate and identify emerging related trends, needs, priorities and risks (including technological advancements in education and of ICT in education) and to develop concept notes, programme designs and proposals. - Strong programme cycle management competencies, including procurement management skills. - Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders (including the UN), partners, platforms and donors, and in building partnerships and mobilizing resources. - Solid written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare and present findings concisely, press releases, blogs and human-interest stories. - Ability to lead and work in a team; ability to manage and supervise performance and motivate staff. - Familiarity with the administrative rules and procedures of the international organizations and/or the UN System. **Languages** - Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English. **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- **Education** - Additional qualifications or training in fields relevant to the areas of the post, such as education planning and management, teacher training and development, programme management and education statistics. **Work Experience** - Experience with governments at local/national and international levels to provide technical support in the areas related to the post. **Skills and Competencies** - Familiarity with the monitoring of multi-country, multiple partner and stakeholder projects and programmes. **Languages** - Working knowledge of French. - Knowledge of other UNESCO official languages (Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, Russian). **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”.*