UN Children's Fund Temporary Appointment: Education Officer, P-2, Juba, Jobs in South Sudan
UN Children's Fund Temporary Appointment: Education Officer, P-2, Juba, Jobs in South Sudan
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Contributing to the planning, implementation and monitoring of Education activities under the EU, the project is targeting to:
Reach out of school children and adolescents in regular schools, hard to reach areas and protection of civilian sites in four states in close collaboration with WFP
Ensure that the education project interventions are planned, implemented and monitored in a timely manner in collaboration with the education team and partners.
Liaise with field officers on the development and implementation of the Programme Cooperation Agreement and ensure its quality assurance.
Organize and keep record of the coordination meetings held between UNICEF and other agencies under EU project.
Attend various platforms as alternate education emergency focal person at Juba level.
In consultation with the Report Specialist, draft and produce analytical donor reports on EU funding for the Education Section.
Conduct field visits to ensure effective implementation.
Carry out other related tasks whenever required.
Duty Station:
This post is Juba-based with regular travel to conflict-affected areas providing technical and monitoring support to field offices.
Qualification
Education:Advanced university degree in social sciences (sociology, psychology, education, peacebuilding, international and development studies or other related technical field).
First level university degree with additional two years of experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced degree.
Work Experience:A minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible
professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme planning and management in education.
Proven extensive, professional experience and expertise in the areas of education and/or related areas, preferably with conflict-affected or post-conflict and sector planning programme experience for other national/international agencies or development organizations.
Familiarity with South Sudan national development priorities and challenges is desirable.
Experience in complex emergencies/conflict-affected contexts strongly preferred
Language Proficiency:Fluency in English is required.
Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.
Knowledge and Skills
Understanding of community mobilization processes, application and good practices
Prior training and direct programming experience in EiE
Coordination and facilitation
Fluency in English (spoken and written)
Good computer skills
Other requirements
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
The incumbent is expected to perform the above functions under difficult working conditions in conflict- affected areas particularly with regard to office accommodation, procedures, workload, mobility, and institutional and personal safety.
There is limited access to health care and recreational facilities, and this is compounded by long working hours and potentially stressful conditions.
Remarks:
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
How to Apply
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.
Interested candidates should apply online by 19 November 2018
For more information and job application details, see; UN Children's Fund Temporary Appointment: Education Officer, P-2, Juba, Jobs in South Sudan
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