UNESCO Deputy Director, Basic Education and Learning Jobs in Kenya
UNESCO Deputy Director, Basic Education and Learning Jobs in Kenya
Function of the Basic Education and Learning DivisionThe Division exists to achieve a dual function of ensuring Kenya is well represented in UNESCO and that UNESCO’s presence is visible in Kenya.
Specifically, work in the Division entails: participation in UNESCO Basic Education and Learning international meetings and processes; contribution to UNESCO Basic Education and Learning activities; provision of expert advice to government on UNESCO Basic Education and Learning matters; coordination of ratification of UNESCO Basic Education and Learning related conventions and protocols;
formulation, implementation and evaluation of UNESCO Basic Education and Learning activities in Kenya;
promotion of UNESCO Partnerships & collaborations in Basic Education and Learning ; mobilization of resources for UNESCO Basic Education and learning activities; capacity building on UNESCO’s Basic Education and Learning agenda;
dissemination and creation of awareness on UNESCO Basic Education and Learning activities;
collaborating with UNESCO and other UN agencies on Basic Education and Learning issues; and nomination of candidates for UNESCO Basic Education and Learning
prizes, awards, fellowships, scholarships, study grants and posts.
The Division shall form part of the secretariat to the Education Programme and Expert Committee
Duties and Responsibilities
The officer will be responsible to the Programme Director, Education for the development and implementation of UNESCO Basic Education and Learning programmes and activities in a results oriented and timely manner to achieve the Corporations’ goals, objectives and agreed performance targets.
This will entail inter alia:
Duties
Be responsible for the day to day operations of the Basic Education and Learning
Division and achievement of its functions and objectives;
Develop and implement the Division’s annual operational plans, performance contract
and budget;
Recommend to the Programme Director effective processes, systems and internal
controls in the Division including succession plans;
Coordinate the formulation, execution and communication of UNESCO related Basic
Education and Learning policies, strategies, and plans and ensure their evaluation
thereof;
Prepare relevant Basic Education and Learning policy and technical papers and provide follow up activities as may be required;
Mobilize technical support for the execution of the
Division’s programmes and activities
Serve as the focal point of the Basic Education and Learning Division;
Promote effective partnerships and collaborative networks within the Basic Education and Learning sector;
Develop relevant programme and project proposals for implementation
Be responsible for stakeholder management dealing with the Basic Sciences and Engineering;
Facilitate and support the activities of the Education Programme and Expert committee; and
Any other tasks as may be assigned by the Secretary General/CEO.
Job specifications Academic & Professional
Qualifications
A minimum of a Master’s degree in Education from a recognized and accredited institution
Experience
Possess a minimum of fifteen (15) years continuous experience in the education profession in a reputable organization three (3) of which must be at a comparable senior management level position or is currently serving in an equivalent position in a similar organization for a minimum period of three years
Demonstrated proven ability and results in managing national and/or international related functions;
Demonstrate good industry knowledge of the basic sciences sector and ongoing reforms;
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the formulation and/or implementation of international agreements/conventions/protocols
and priorities;
Demonstrated good international exposure in international meetings and processes;
Demonstrated experience in national policy formulation and/or implementation processes;
Have knowledge/experience in international
partnerships/collaborations frameworks;
Demonstrated competence in project management (design, proposal writing and/or implementation)
Personal qualities
Diplomatic, pro-active, approachable, flexible, have integrity and commitment to production results, self-motivated, dependable,
organized, professional and must satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity.
How to Apply
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