Education Specialist, (P-4), Harare, Zimbabwe

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world.

For every child, equality

UNICEF has been operating in Zimbabwe since 1982. We are a team of passionate professionals committed to the protection and fulfillment of children's rights. We work closely with the Government of Zimbabwe, with whom we have signed a Basic Cooperation Agreement, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), sister agencies of the United Nations, and the private sector to deliver much-needed assistance to children and women.

The current UNICEF-Government of Zimbabwe Country Programme of Cooperation (2016-2020) aims to support Zimbabwe to sustain and build upon the gains achieved for children during the 2012-2015 Country Programme of Cooperation. The programme focuses on improving the quality of social services, increasing access to services, and helping to build national and sub-national capacities to provide low-cost, high-impact interventions for all children, especially the most vulnerable.

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How can you make a difference?

Under the overall guidance and direction of the Chief, Education Section the Specialist supports the Chief in managing the Section, contributing to knowledge development/innovation and developing and preparing education programs/projects. The Specialist provides authoritative technical guidance/operational support throughout all stages of programming to facilitate the management and delivery of results on strengthening national education systems to improve learning outcomes and to promote universal access to and equitable and inclusive primary/early childhood education, especially for children who are marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded in society.

The Specialist contributes to achievement of concrete and sustainable programs/projects results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM) and UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework

This will include:

1. Management and advisory support to the Chief
2. Program development and planning
3. Program management, monitoring and quality control of results
4. Advisory services and technical support
5. Advocacy, networking and partnership building

6. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

   Please refer to the attached job description for more information.

     Education-Specialist Level 4 GJP.pdf

   To qualify as an advocate for every child you will need to have

• An Advanced University Degree in education, economics, psychology, sociology or other social science field is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible relevant work experience in programme planning, management, and/or research in education at the international level, some of which preferably in a developing country is required.
• Experience working in the UN system agency or UN organisation is an asset.
• Familiarity with emergency response is an asset.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset

For every Child, you demonstrate…

Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity.

Core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

Functional Competencies in Leading and Supervising, Formulating Strategies and Concepts, Analyzing, Relating and Networking, Deciding and Initiating Action, Applying Technical Expertise.

UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff, and equal opportunities for people living with disabilities. Well qualified candidates, particularly women and people living with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

UNICEF does not charge a fee or require personal banking details at any stage of the recruitment process