Location: Monrovia
Deadline: Tuesday, 10 September 2013
Description
Deadline: Tuesday, 10 September 2013
Description
Title: Domain: Grade: Organizational Unit :
Associate Project Officer (Capacity Development for Education for All) Education NOB
Capacity Development for Education for All (CapEFA) Duty Station: Monrovia, Liberia Type of contract: Project Appointment Annual salary: Approximately 21,043 USD Duration of contract: 1 year with possibility of extension Deadline (midnight, Paris time): 10 September 2013 Application to be sent to: efaprog@unesco.org, CV Form to be used with a cover letter making reference to post (CapEFA)
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
I. Background UNESCO's Capacity Development for Education for All (CapEFA) programme is an extra-budgetary funding mechanism and programme approach created in 2003 with the objective of translating global advocacy on EFA into concrete action, in particular at countries most at risk of not achieving the goals by 2015. The programme works with national counterparts to promote participatory nationally driven efforts to enhance capacities in planning processes, management functions, and organizational structures to improve educational quality and increase educational opportunities for all. As one of the priority countries of UNESCO's Education Sector, Liberia is currently benefiting from the CapEFA programme with a focus on technical and vocational education and training (TVET). II. Duties and requirements Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Education, the immediate supervision of the Head of the UNESCO Office in Abuja and in close collaboration with the Programming, Monitoring and Coordination Unit of the Executive Office of the Education Sector, the incumbent will act as the Coordinator for programme activities related to the objectives of the CapEFA programme in Liberia. S/He shall lead the overall planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, evaluation and documentation of the programme. Specifically, the incumbent will undertake the following tasks and responsibilities: 1. Planning: - - 2. - - - Analyze and identify capacity gaps in the field of TVET and develop detailed work plans to address them through close collaboration with national and international counterparts. Supervise administrative matters concerning the CapEFA programme in Liberia. Programme implementation: Organize and coordinate seminars, national conferences, consultation meetings and other capacity development activities for diverse target groups according to the approved programme document and work plan. Participate in meetings of the steering committee and in coordination meetings with technical and financial partners to ensure the harmonization of CapEFA activities with programmes targeting the education sector. Ensure communication and consultation with national stakeholders and UNESCO staff during the implementation of the programme.
UNESCO DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.
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Programme monitoring, and evaluation: Monitor the implementation of the work plan and prepare budget revisions as necessary, in line with the overall CapEFA programme priorities and in close collaboration with the technical oversight team at UNESCO HQ. Analyze, edit and compile other documentation and prepare briefing papers and reports to supporting donors and for internal use, particularly with a view to making strategic decisions and adding technical value and input to programme activities.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in education, social sciences, development studies or related area. WORK EXPERIENCE At last 2 years of work experience, acquired at national and/or international level in the field of education, preferably related with TVET.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES ï€
Experience in team working building and management of education programmes. Good computer and other IT skills. Strong sensitivity and adaptability in cultural, gender, religion, race and nationality. Strong strategic and analytical skills. Excellent communication skills, including writing and oral expression. Ability to interact with a wide range of high–level partners. Excellent knowledge of English.
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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS/COMPETENCIES Experience and understanding of the country and region and a clear understanding of development work. Previous experience with UN agencies and understanding of the UN system, including its administrative procedures and DAO process would be an asset. Previous experience in the field of TVET.
BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS UNESCO's salaries are calculated in US dollars and exempt from income tax. Other benefits include: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, pension plan and medical insurance. More details on the ICSC Web site. Please note that UNESCO is a non-smoking Organization.
HOW TO APPLY To apply, please send your application directly to Ms Ethelle Mouko-Wissa, Education Sector, UNESCO, 7 Place de Fontenoy 75352 Paris 07-SP, France, or by email efaprog@unesco.org. Candidates must send application letter (CV Form to be used), resume, in English. Application files will have to reach UNESCO Headquarters before 10 September 2013 midnight (Paris time).
Please note that only pre-selected candidates will be contacted
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