Job: Education Officer (Early Childhood Care and Development)

Location: Thimphu, Bhutan 
Deadline: Tuesday, 15 October 2013 

Description

UNICEF Bhutan Country Office is pleased to announce the following vacancy for Bhutanese nationals. UNICEF together with other UN agencies in country Delivers as One UN in support of national priorities and programmes in the social sector. The programme focuses on equity focused planning, upstream policy engagement, is evidence-based, managing results for equity aqnd demand-driven. If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you by 15 October 2013.

Education Officer (Early Childhood Care and Development) - NOB (Post reference #85939)

Purpose of the post:

Accountable for professional technical contribution to education programmes/projects design, planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation, data analysis and progress reporting, and capacity building, in support of achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with country programme goals and strategy.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• University degree in Education, Early Childhood Care and Development, Primary Education or Social Sciences.
• Two years of relevant professional work experience in Education programmes/projects.

Additional Skills:

• Computer skills, including advanced internet navigation and various office applications;
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;
• Excellent spoken and written English.

Competencies: Communication, Working with People, Drive for Results, Formulating Strategies and Concepts, Analyzing, Applying Technical Expertise, Learning and Researching, Planning and Organizing.

Please submit the completed P-11 Form (to be collected from the UNICEF Office or ask e-copy through lupreti@unicef.org) updated CV and cover letter stating suitability of the application against the position. In order to ensure that your application is sorted correctly, please clearly mention the title and post reference number of the post in the subject line of your application.

Detailed job description may be obtained from the Human Resources Unit at UNICEF Bhutan Office or write to lupreti@unicef.org for e-copy.

Please mail electronic copy of your application to lupreti@unicef.org clearly stating the title of the post applied for each application.

Submit hard copy of your application stating the position applied for on the envelope addressed to: Human Resources, UNICEF, Thimphu, Bhutan, P.O. Box 239.

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 with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.

NOTE: ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEW.

THIS POST IS EFFECTIVE FROM 1 JANUARY 2014

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