Project Officer Education TVET

OVERVIEW

Parent Sector : Field Office

Duty Station: Palestine, State of

Job Family: Education

Type of contract : Service Contract

Level : SC4 / C

Duration of contract : 1 year

Recruitment open to : External candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 28-June-2021

 

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

Only candidates entitled to work in Palestine can apply

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Under the overall supervision and functional authority of the Head of UNESCO Ramallah, and direct supervision of the Head of Education Unit, the incumbent will be responsible for providing coordination, professional and technical support, research, knowledge management and partnership building to implement Technical and Vocational Education (TVET) activities in Palestine  under the umbrella of the project “Increasing TVET Competencies for Youth in the Palestinian Labour Market”. The project’s objective is to decrease the mismatch gap between the demand and supply sides of TVET and create new job opportunities among youth. It includes components to support institution preparedness, training on soft skills, innovation hubs, start-ups, awareness raising on TVET, and inclusive TVET (i.e., gender and disabilities in TVET).

 

Long Description

 The incumbent will perform the following:

1. Programme and Project Contribution

• Contribute to the project design, planning, implementation and M&E.
• Prepare detailed work plans, task descriptions, budgets and output indicators.
• Review and identify areas for improved programme and project alignment with UNESCO, national, regional and global education goals.
• Oversee implementation, identify constraints and propose measures to improve operations and delivery of project outputs in Palestine.
• Provide substantive logistical and administrative support to project implementation, consultations, meetings, events and missions.
• Facilitate close working relationships and exchanges with UNESCO Headquarters, UNESCO Arab Regional Bureau for Education in Beirut, UNESCO national Institutes, line ministries, National Commission for UNESCO, education stakeholders and networks for project design, development and implementation and reporting.
• May act as lead worker with project consultants and other service providers, and local staff following through on the dissemination of project results.
• Monitor programme implementation and outputs, as assigned, ensuring that UNESCO's work is implemented in a timely, coherent and integrated manner.
• Provide input to the preparation of reports on programme implementation and other briefings.
• Participate in education related working groups and task forces and joint UN programming planning and implementation, as well as in other joint collaboration with development partners and stakeholders, through identifying and/ or concretizing joint programming opportunities. 

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 2. Research and Knowledge Management, Public Information

• Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of national policies, strategies and plans of action, especially related to TVET and distance learning, and maximize the use of this knowledge in the design of locally delivered activities.
• Conduct situational analysis and research, compile data and inputs to concept notes, publications, briefings. Analyze best practices and trends to contribute to the knowledge base.
• Contribute to public information and outreach tasks, writing, inputting to social media, hosting information points, facilitating exchanges/ meetings.

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3. Partnership and Resource Mobilisation

• Build partnerships with stakeholders, in particular with national authorities, the private sector, civil society, NGOs and multilateral organizations.
• Prepare input to UN development planning processes,
• Analyse and compile data for potential partnership opportunities. Identify opportunities for increased collaboration and propose projects to complement the UNESCO action for consideration.
• Contribute to resource mobilization by contributing to the development of concept notes and project proposals and identifying opportunities for UNESCO’s intervention.  
• Liaise with colleagues within the Sector and in other Sectors, at UNESCO Ramallah, Headquarters, Category I Institutes in Education and other stakeholders to discuss developments and to collect information on education initiatives, baselines, and impact measurements in order to establish synergies with activities in Palestine.

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial) Accountability (C) Communication (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) - For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

 

EDUCATION

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in the field of education, social sciences, socio-economic studies or another related field.

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in coordinating and managing education projects at national level, in particular related to TVET. Experience in Palestine is desirable.

 

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated knowledge of the education system, especially on TVET, preferably in Palestine.
• Ability to interact with a wide range of partners and government officials.
• Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills, including the ability to draft reports and technical memoranda.
• Proven organizational and coordination skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team within a multicultural environment with discretion and tact
• Ability to take initiative and provide quality and timely support and services.
• Flexibility to adjust work schedules and priorities.
• Good IT skills (MS Word, Excel, Database systems, Outlook, etc.).

 

LANGUAGES

• Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English and Arabic.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Experience in the UN System or an intergovernmental organization, preferably in the field of education in Palestine.

 

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Experience using IT knowledge management and reporting tools.

 

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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