Internal and External VA: Batch Recruitment- Education Officer, NO-B, TA, Juba, Bor and Rumbek (364 days)

Under the supervision of the Chief, Field Office, the Education Officer will be supporting implementation of the education programme in Juba, Rumbek and Bor Field Offices with specific accountability for providing technical contribution to education programme planning, administration, implementation, monitoring and reporting.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, Hope

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the Organization does — in programmes, 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 more 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

How can you make a difference?

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Bachelor’s degree in the social sciences or other relevant fields.
• Minimum two (2) years of progressively responsible experience working on education programmes.
• Experience in design and implementation of social sector programmes, in working with donors as well as alliance building and networking among government agencies, NGOs and civil society is an advantage.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Technical Knowledge

Specific Technical Knowledge Required [II]

• Essential Technical Knowledge of theories, principles and methods in areas of: Early learning/ECD; Primary Education.
• Essential technical knowledge on gender-responsive programming, and cross-sectoral issues relevant to education

Common Technical Knowledge [II]

Knowledge of theories and practices in:

• Programme/project management in Education
• Rights-based programming and planning in the context of decentralization
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Training and capacity development in Education
• Knowledge management

Other Requirements

• Analytic skills and strong report writing ability;

• Good communication, teamwork skills, able to plan and organize work;

• Advocacy, partnership and networking skills;

• Awareness of and sensitivity to child rights and gender issues, and to the necessity to mainstream them in all programme activities;

• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization;

• Self-initiated and able to work with minimal supervision, and;

• Passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

Core Competencies

▪ Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)

▪ Works Collaboratively with others (1)

▪ Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)

▪ Innovates and Embraces Change (1)

▪ Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)

▪ Drive to achieve impactful results (1)

▪ Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to delivering the best results for children. 

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.