Job: Project Officer

Title: Project Officer

Domain: Education

Grade: P3

Organizational Unit: Division for Teacher Development and Higher Education, Secretariat of the International Task Force on Teachers for EFA (ED/THE/TEPAS)

Duty Station: Paris, France

Type of contract: Project Appointment

Annual salary: Approximately 100,010 USD (without dependants) Approximately 107,142 USD (with dependants)

Duration of the contract: 1 year with possibility of extension (six months probationary period)

Deadline (midnight, Paris time): 29 November 2013

Application to be sent to: ma.forzani@unesco.org, CV Form to be used with a cover letter making reference to post P3 (PA/TEFAS)

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

I. Background

The International Task Force on 'Teachers for Education for All' (EFA) is a voluntary global alliance of EFA partners working together to address the 'teacher gap'. Its Action Plan underlines the need to ensure the coordination of international efforts to provide teachers for Education for All, monitor global progress, and disseminate reports. Task Force membership comprises donor countries, developing countries, International Governmental Organisations, and International Non-Governmental Organisations. The creation of the Task Force has been endorsed by participants to the High Level Group (HLG) meeting on Education for All. The HLG also agreed to set up a Secretariat, supported by willing partners. This Secretariat, located within UNESCO, consists of an operational team entrusted with the key responsibility for development and implementation of a programme of activities inspired by the Task Force's Action Plan. After a first of 3 years, a second phase is being initiated (2014-2016).

II. Duties and requirements

Under the overall authority of the Assistant-Director General for Education, the authority of the Director of the Division for Teacher Development and Higher Education, and direct supervision of Head of the Secretariat of the International Task Force on Teachers for EFA (ED/THE/TEFAS), the incumbent will undertake the following tasks and responsibilities:

1. Analysis and Drafting

• Contribute to the analysis of teacher policy issues from a comparative perspective.
• Contribute to teacher policy reviews in the context of national policy reviews.
• Undertake research, under appropriate supervision and in the context of a wider team, draft reports and develop policy recommendations.

2. Project Management

• Assist to the management of both the substantive and organisational aspects of projects in the wider context of the approved phase II Strategic Plan of the International Task Force on Teachers for EFA and its articulation with the UNESCO Teachers Strategy to ensure timely delivery of high quality outputs.
• Plan and conduct field missions, meetings and workshops.
• Contribute to the preparation of conferences, seminars and workshops organised or co-organised by the Division.
• Co-ordinate and supervise contributions from external consultants and other junior colleagues working on the projects.

3. Liaison and Representation

• Contribute to establish and reinforce professional contacts with other parts of UNESCO, research and government institutions in member states, key organisations and individuals outside, in the field of teacher development and education policy.
• Co-operate with other UNESCO divisions and institutes as well as stakeholders in the Task Force membership and networking this work, as required.
• Liaise with relevant officials from member states, notably with regard to data/information collection and monitoring of activities implemented at the field level.
• Present the activities in relevant international events and deliver presentations and/or papers.

4. Contribution to the Work Programme

• Contribute to the overall development of the Task Force 's Programme of activities, particularly in respect to Phase II Strategic Plan.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Education or related areas.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least, 4 years of progressively relevant experience in education, development programmes or project management in a relevant field, both at national and international level.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated professional experience in the field of education development and/or Education for All.
• Demonstrated ability to provide intellectual leadership.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the international development agenda, in particular in the field teacher education.
• Experience in monitoring and reporting on multi-partner education projects or programmes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work with partners across continents.
• Excellent drafting skills and proven experience of producing comprehensive reports.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and team cooperation.

LANGUAGES

• Excellent knowledge of English or French, good working knowledge of the other.

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. Other benefits include: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, home travel, education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance. Please note that UNESCO is a non-smoking Organization.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send your application letter, UNESCO CV ( CV Form to be used ), in English to Ms Marina Forzani, Division for Teachers and Higher Education, Education Sector, 7 place de Fontenoy 75352 Paris 07-SP, France, or by email ma.forzani@unesco.org; Application files will have to reach UNESCO Headquarters before 29 November 2013 midnight (Paris time).

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