Job: Project Appointment - Director - EFA Global Monitoring Report

Location: Paris
Deadline: Friday, 15 November 2013

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

I. Background

The annual Education for All Global Monitoring Report (GMR) is the world's foremost publication on education. It monitors progress towards the Education for All (EFA) goals agreed at the World Education Forum in Dakar (Senegal) in 2000, identifies promising education policies, and analyzes a major theme.

II. Duties and requirements

• The incumbent will have the overall responsibility for the content and delivery of the EFA Global Monitoring Report to the Director-General of UNESCO.
• Direct the development of the annual EFA Global Monitoring Report to the highest standards by ensuring excellence in its analytic, technical and creative contribution to the achievement of the EFA goals; Sustain the integrity and independence of the Report;
• Provide effective leadership to the international Report team and sustain and extend its networks of researchers and consultants;
• Develop strong collaborative links with UNESCO Institutes and particularly with the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS);
• Establish and develop strong collaborative links with universities and research institutes world-wide, particularly in developing countries;
• Develop good working relationship with governments, agencies, NGO, and other partners of UNESCO;
• Strengthen the international reputation and impact of the Report through a strong communication and outreach strategy;
• Work to ensure that long-term funding for the Report is secured;
• Contribute to establishing the modalities for the Report in the post 2015 period.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Advanced university degree - a PhD (in exceptional cases a Master's degree) in education, economics, politics, development studies or other social science discipline. WORK

EXPERIENCE

• At least 15 years' work experience acquired at the national and/or international level.
• UNESCO DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.

LANGUAGES

• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Strong quantitative skills;
• Strong analytical and drafting skills in English;
• Record of publications;
• Demonstrated capacity to be innovative and to work under tight deadlines;
• Excellent IT skills to carry out the work;
• Ability to maintain effective working relations within a multi-cultural setting and to work effectively in a team environment;
• Experience in producing high quality analytical reports on education that are global in scope and are written for an international audience;
• Strong research and statistical skills;
• Good understanding of patterns of national financing and international aid for education;
• Ability to direct and manage a multi-cultural team of policy analysts, researchers and consultants;
• Commitment to maintain the independence and financial stability of the Report, while satisfying the administrative requirements of UNESCO;
• Ability to communicate the Report to a wide range of specialist and non-specialist audiences.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS WORK EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience in the authority on international development, with a strong track record in education;
• Good knowledge of other UN working language is an asset.

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

• UNESCO's salaries are calculated in US dollars and exempt from income tax. They consist of a basic salary and a post adjustment which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station and exchange rates. Please note that UNESCO is a non-smoking Organization.

Other benefits include: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, home travel, education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance. More details on the ICSC Web site.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send your application letter , UNESCO CV (CV Form to be used), in English to the Education for all Global Monitoring Report, Education Sector, UNESCO, 7 place de Fontenoy 75352 Paris 07-SP, France, or by email gmrpost@unesco.org.

Application files will have to reach UNESCO Headquarters before 15 November 2013 midnight (Paris time). Please note that only pre-selected candidates will be contacted.

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