Associate National Project Officer (Education)

OVERVIEW

Post Number : 4BDED0001PA

Grade : NO-A

Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED)

Duty Station: Dhaka

Job Family: Education

Type of contract : Project Appointment

Duration of contract : 1 year

Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 31-AUG-2022

 

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

 

Only nationals of Bangladesh are eligible to apply for this position.

The contract duration is 12 months, renewable subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

 

With the support of Education Cannot Wait (ECW), the UNESCO Dhaka Office is implementing the ECW Multi-Year Resilience Programme (MYRP) Phase II (2022 – 2024) – Education for Rohingya Refugee and Host Community Children in Bangladesh, in consortium with UNICEF and UNHCR.

 

The programme intends to achieve five outcomes:(1) ACCESS - Improved access to learning opportunities in a safe and protective environment for girls and boys (aged 3-18); (2) EQUITY AND INCLUSIVITY - Gender and disability inclusive, safe and child friendly teaching and learning environments created for girls and boys (aged 3-18); (3) QUALITY LEARNING - Improved quality of learning for girls and boys (aged 3-18); (4) SYSTEMS STRENGTHENING - Improved systems for quality, inclusive, safe and equitable educational provision; and (5) RESOURCE MOBILISATION - Increased resourcing for the expansion of quality, inclusive, safe and equitable educational provision.

 

More specifically, within the overall implementation framework of this programme, UNESCO’s implementation contributes to aforesaid outcome 1, 2, 4 and 5 followed by outputs and activities in Rohingya Camps and Host Community of Ukhiya and Teknaf Upazila of Cox’s Bazar District in Bangladesh.

Long Description

Under the overall authority and guidance of the Head of Office of the UNESCO Dhaka Office, and direct supervision of the Education Programme Specialist, the incumbent will support the implementation of the ECW MYRP Phase II, and particularly perform the following functions:

 

1.  Project management and coordination

• Support project implementation in coordination with consortium partners - UNICEF and UNHCR, implementation partners and the Education Sector of Cox’s Bazar;
• Develop an operational plan and monitor its implementation against pre-determined indicators;
• Assist with budget planning and execution and take corrective measures when necessary, including expenditure reviews and budget revision;
• Support temporary staff recruitment and contractual arrangement;
• Assist with internal and external evaluation as well as narrative and financial reporting.

Long Description

2.  Technical guidance and support

• Provide and coordinate technical guidance in relation to UNESCO’s intervention areas in the ECW MYRP Phase II including mental and psychosocial support, parenting education, crisis-sensitive and gender-responsive education planning, coordination and management;
• Participate in the regular working meetings of the Education Sector of Cox’s Bazar and engage in the programmatic and thematic discussions in different Working Groups related to UNESCO’s intervention areas in Cox’s Bazar;
• Take stock of UNESCO’s current intervention on education in Cox’s Bazar, identify niche areas and strategize UNESCO’s education response and action.

 

3. Communication and knowledge management

• Develop and implement the project communication strategy to raise visibility of the ECW MYRP Phase II;
• Prepare written outputs, including concept notes, briefings, PPTs, analytical notes, reports and inputs for news articles and publications;
• Facilitate information and knowledge sharing among colleagues, beneficiaries, development partners and donors.

 

Long Description

4. Partnership building and resource mobilization

• Build partnership and liaise with UN, Government, I/NGOs and other agencies to establish and maintain regular consultation and coordination with them including formulation of policy and legislation, joint programming for concrete projects, participation in consultation forums such as UNSDCF, LCGs, DPC, EDP and SDGs discussions, with special attention to promoting and advocating UNESCO’s mandates and objectives;

• Identify funding opportunities and develop partnership with relevant stakeholders to expand and scale up UNESCO’s education programme in Cox’s Bazar and in Bangladesh;
• Provide inputs for donor mapping, resources mobilization plan, and project proposals and maintain regular follow-up with potential donors.

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

 

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in international development, education, social sciences or closely related areas.

 

Work experience

• Minimum of two years of relevant professional work experience in education project implementation, management, monitoring, and reporting, of which at least one year preferably acquired in education development programmes. 

 

Skills and competencies

• Proven project management skills and competencies in project planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
• Demonstrated fund raising and resource mobilisation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as ability to set priorities.
• Demonstrated skills in budgeting and finance management.
• Proven ability to draft high quality, clear, concise documents and reports.
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent IT skills.

 

Languages

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

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education

• Relevant training in project management, monitoring, and evaluation.

 

Work experience

• Experience with UN and International NGOs active in Education in Emergencies;
• Experience in supporting ministries of education or other governmental bodies on education and/or gender.

 

Skills and competencies

• Knowledge of results-based management framework. 

 

Languages

• Knowledge of Burmese.

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc.

For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits.

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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