Project Coordinator, Kiribati Parenting and EC Education Project (National Consultancy)

UNICEF Pacific is seeking a qualified Kiribati national to provide project coordination services for the three-year UNICEF Pacific Kiribati Parenting and Early Childhood Education (Kiri-PECE) project.

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Purpose of the Assignment

To provide a project coordination for the three-year UNICEF Pacific Kiribati Parenting and Early Childhood Education (Kiri-PECE) project.

Assignment Tasks

The assignment is from 1^st August 2017 to 31 July 2020 with effective work time under the contract will be 36 months. During this period, the project coordinator will focus on:  

Overall monitoring of all approved work plan activities for the project and producing progress reports with gender disaggregated data

1. Support the National ECCE working group in collaboration with the Ministry of Education (MoE) Officials and UNICEF Pacific in the modification and/or development of Early Childhood Education policies, guidelines and standardised curriculum
2. Provide support and coordination to the Positive Parenting Implementation Team in the implementation of the Positive Parenting Compoent
3. Provide coordination support to the NZ-based consultants (Connect and Co) and liaise with the Ministry of Women, Youth and Social Affairs  (MWYSA) on the positive parenting project component
4. Assist Ministry of Education Officials in building capacity of the ECE teachers in formulating action plans as well as the implementation and monitoring of Teachers Code of Ethics (CoE) initiative
5. Monitor jointly with Ministry and ECCE teachers the collection and analysis of relevant data on Teachers CoE
6. Monitor utilisation and maintenance of positive parenting resources provided to communities
7. Undertaking field visits for monitoring purposes and preparing monthly and quarterly progress reports to systematically document results
8. Support inter-sectoral work such as WASH in schools, Child Protection and C4D
9. Support liquidation process of MoE and provide the right documentation with support from UNICEF PA.
10. Ensure regular coordination with   the donor (New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Kiribati Post) and other key stakeholders
11. Actively participate and contribute in the UNICEF Kiribati staff meetings and activities
12. Support education in emergencies if needed
13. Contribute to the mid-year and annual reports and any other required reporting
14. Participate in any education partners group meetings
15. Coordinating activities and exchange information with the Chief of the Kiribati Field Office, Chief of Education, Suva and other UNICEF sections to contribute to the achievement of overall country program objectives; and
16. Participate and report on relevant meetings such as the National ECCE working group meetings and assist in information sharing between UNICEF, MoE , KEF partners and other Development Partners in the Kiribati Education Sector.

Expected Deliverables - refer to the detailed TOR attached below

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Education

• University degree in Education, Development Studies, Social Sciences or Community Development preferably with specialization in an area pertaining to basic education.

Years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of professional work experience in education system development; strategy development and practical education services experience
• Knowledge of education issues and contemporary trends in system approaches
• Strong experience in participatory processes and community-based work
• Knowledge and/or experience of ECE sector is desirable
• Knowledge and/or experience of positive parenting is desirable
• Knowledge and/or experience of behavior change projects in communities is desirable
• Previous work experience in the Kiribati Education Sector is desirable
• Ability to use computer - microsoft word, excel, PowerPoint and internet
• Fluency in English, verbal and written. 

Competencies of Successful Candidate

• Ability to exercise sound judgment in a stressful environment.
• Action-oriented approach and strong drive for results.
• Highly developed negotiation and interpersonal communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• High tolerance for operating in an environment characterized by uncertainty and ambiguity. 
• Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment and a high sense of integrity.
• To view our competency framework, please click here. 

Detailed Terms of reference is attached EXTERNAL TOR Kiribati Parenting ECE Project Coordinator.docx

TO APPLY: Interested applicants are to include the following documents in their submission to be considered:

• A cover letter describing how you meet each of the requirements listed above (max. 2 pages)
• Most updated CV and  P-11 form attached  Personal History Form UN P 11 -UNICEF version.doc 

For any questions or clarifications in relation to the above consultancy please contact us at pacificvacancies@unicef.org. Please DO NOT forward any applications to this email address as they will not be considered, all applications must be submitted online on the UNICEF Employment page where this position is being advertised.  

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 living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.