Education Officer
Tunis
- Organization: UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund
- Location: Tunis
- Grade: Mid/Senior level - Mid/Senior - Internationally recruited position
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Occupational Groups:
- Education, Learning and Training
- Closing Date: Closed
Under the supervision of the Chief, Education Section,the Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for education programs/projects within the Country Program from development planning to delivery of results, preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative program tasks to facilitate program development, implementation, program progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting.
I. Post Information
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Job Title: Education Officer Supervisor Title/ Level: Chief, Education, Level 4 Organizational Unit: Programme Post Location: Tunis, Tunisia |
Job Level: Level 2 Job Profile No.: CCOG Code: Functional Code: Job Classification Level: (For non GJP)
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II. Organizational Context and Purpose for the job |
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
Job organizational context: The Education Officer GJP is to be used in a Country Office (CO) where the Education Program is a major or key component of the Country Program (or UNDAF). The Education Officer reports to the Chief, Education Section or Education Specialist who is at Level 5/4/3.
Purpose for the job: Under the supervision of the Chief, Education Section,the Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for education programs/projects within the Country Program from development planning to delivery of results, preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative program tasks to facilitate program development, implementation, program progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting.
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III. Key function, accountabilities and related duties/tasks
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Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
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IV. Impact of Results |
The efficiency and efficacy of support provided by the Officer to program preparation and planning and implementation of programs/projects, contribute to achievement of sustainable results to improve learning outcomes and equitable, inclusive and universal access to education. Success in education programs and projects in turn contribute to maintaining/enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to provide program services for mothers and children that promotes greater social equality in the country. |
V. Competencies and level of proficiency required (based on UNICEF Professional Competency Profiles)
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Core Values
Core competencies
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Functional Competencies:
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VI. Recruitment Qualifications
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Education: |
A University Degree in education, psychology, sociology or other social science field is required. |
Experience: |
A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in social development planning and management in education and related areas at the international and/or in a developing country is required. Relevant experience in education and related areas, program/project development and management in a UN system agency or organization is an asset. |
Language Requirements: |
Fluency in arabic and French is required. English Working Knowledge is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset |