Rabat, Morocco
UNESCO Rabat, Morocco
OVERVIEW
Post Number : 5MAED0005RP
Grade : P-4
Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED)
Duty Station: Rabat
Job Family: Education
Type of contract : Fixed Term
Duration of contract : 2 years
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 30-MAY-2020
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Education (ADG/ED) and the direct supervision of the Director of UNESCO Office in Rabat, the incumbent serves as a Programme Specialist for Education managing a programme of work and a team of staff in the UNESCO Cluster Office which covers several countries (Algeria, Lybia, Mauritania, Morocco and Tunisia). He/she advises and reports on regular and extra-budgetary programme design, guidelines, resources and progress. He/she advocates organizational involvement and participation in mainstream educational activities and may lead colleagues on particular thematic areas, evaluating progress and performance.
The incumbent works within the frameworks of UNESCO’s Medium Term Strategy (C/4s), the approved Programme and Budget (C/5) and global development plans such as the 2030 SDG development agenda.
In this context, the incumbent will be expected to perform the following tasks: Long Description
Programme design, management and assessment :
- Manage the education portfolio and seek opportunities for fundraising by maintaining relations with present and future donors. Provide sound technical backstopping and advice in the field of education to colleagues, in developing policies, approaches, programmes and projects;
- Develop strategic partnership with government, donors, civil society and participate actively in the One UN Thematic Group on Education and r epresent UNESCO in UN Country Team(s) (UNCT), UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and the Delivering As One framework in the Member Countries;
- Provide technical support and expert advice to related Government Ministries and other key development stakeholders, including National Commissions, in order to support policy formulation, strategizing, planning and project implementation and the strengthening of national institutions integral to capacity development in education;
Long Description
- Plan, coordinate and implement significant aspects of the education programme, ensuring a comprehensive sector-wide approach for the strengthening and development of the education system in the cluster countries and its contribution to the Global Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 4) Education agenda. Promote cross cutting values (peace, learning to live together, life-long learning opportunities, gender equality), as a reflection of the priorities of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)
Policy advice :
- Lead the support for policy development and advocate for the inter-sectoral collaboration as well as quality assurance.
Networking, Communication, Knowledge Management and Partnerships :
- Plan, develop and implement outreach strategies, aimed at expanding and communicating programmes and increase UNESCO’s visibility, resources and partnerships.
Long Description
Resources mobilization :
- Support UNESCO’s overall resource mobilization strategies, by preparing project proposals and cooperation framework with Member States and donor agencies and by engaging in fundraising activities.
Project, Activities and Team Member Management, Assessment and evaluation :
- Carry out project management, including backstopping, technical, and financial and human resources management. Coordinate and supervise the office’s education team, identifying human and technical resource needs, recruitment and performance management.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
Communication (C)
Accountability (C)
Innovation (C)
Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)
Planning and organizing (C)
Results focus (C)
Teamwork (C)
Building partnerships (M)
Driving and managing change (M)
Leading and empowering others (M)
Making quality decisions (M)
Managing performance (M)
Strategic thinking (M)
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For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework .
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in the field of education (such as policy, pedagogy, teacher education, gender equality, education planning and strategy, curriculum development, life-long and continuing learning) education economics, education development, social sciences or related field.
Work Experience
- A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience in one or several subject areas of education, of which preferably 3 years acquired at international level;
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- Experience in providing policy advice in education;
- Experience in fundraising and resource mobilization.
Skills and competencies
- Ability to identify emerging educational trends and needs;
- Ability to mobilize resources and to coordinate, negotiate and liaise with partners and networks in private and public sectors;
- Demonstrated ability to build, develop and maintain partnerships;
- Excellent communication skills both orally and in writting, including the ability to prepare, present and discuss findings and recommendations clearly and concisely;
- Demonstrated expertise in the planning, development, implementation, management and evaluation of educational programmes;
- Demonstrated ability to work in cross-cultural and diversified teams.
Languages
- Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English or French and good working knowledge of the other language.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Skills/Competencies
- Familiarity with the work and functioning of the UN System, including key mechanisms such as the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), UN Country Team (UNCT) mechanisms, Delivering as One (DAO) and UN Joint Programming and UN inter-agency initiatives.
- Knowledge of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Languages
- Knowledge of Arabic.
BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc.
For more information in benefits and entitlements, please consult ICSC website.
SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.
The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview.
UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.
Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided
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