Education in Emergency Officer, NOB, 6 months, Temporary appointment, Boa Vista, Brazil

The Education in Emergencies (EiE) Officer reports to the Chief Field Office Boa Vista and to the Chief, Education as a second supervisor responsible for technical oversight and guidance. The EiE Officer provides overall technical, managerial and operational leadership in delivering Education technical support and services within the context of the humanitarian response, work closely with other team members, local authorities, and partners. In particular, the EiE Officer is responsible for: (i) conducting and updating the situation assessment and analysis, (ii) providing technical assistance to municipal and state authorities, service providers and partners (iii) ensuring effective coordination of education partners, (iv) supporting programme progress 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.

And we never give up.

For every child, education

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Job organizational context:

The Education response in the bordering city of Pacaraima and on the capital Boa Vista is coordinated through Working Groups co-led by UNICEF and public authorities. The interventions are based on strategies that aim at facilitating their transition to formal systems in Brazil: (i) provision of non-formal education and psychosocial support inside shelters; (ii) provision of formal education services at local schools; (iii) strengthening the capacity of the education system to adequately include refugee and migrant children, including the specific needs of indigenous populations and (iv) supporting the enrollment and permanence of children and adolescents at school, who were part of the voluntary relocation strategy.

How can you make a difference?

The Education in Emergencies (EiE) Officer reports to the Chief Field Office Boa Vista and to the Chief, Education as a second supervisor responsible for technical oversight and guidance. The EiE Officer provides overall technical, managerial and operational leadership in delivering Education technical support and services within the context of the humanitarian response, work closely with other team members, local authorities, and partners. In particular, the EiE Officer is responsible for: (i) conducting and updating the situation assessment and analysis, (ii) providing technical assistance to municipal and state authorities, service providers and partners (iii) ensuring effective coordination of education partners, (iv) supporting programme progress monitoring and reporting.

Key Expected Results

• Situation assessments (incl. by leading inter-agency needs assessments), analyze existing research sources and monthly data gathered through partners or external source to determine education priorities (focusing on emerging issues, programme integration, risks and needs).
• Monthly reports about key education requirements (including UNICEF’s bi-monthly/ monthly sitreps, R4V platform).
• Develop and review Programme Cooperation Agreements (PCA) and carry out other HACT (Humanutarian Action for Children) related activities, including programmatic visits and payment requests within the HACT procedures.
• Project implementation monitored, ensuring efficient utilization of resources and delivery of supplies in compliance with UNICEF rules and procedures.
• Technical support and guidance for the setting up and functioning of the integrated Education and Protection Spaces.
• Strengthening the local education system, in order to respond to the needs of children in the move.
• Guarantee the integration of emergency response with the UNICEF Seal supporting the municipalities in the implementation of education activities in line with the Plan of Action; support the engagement of adolescents from the municipalities’ NUCAs in education initiatives.
• Continuous contribution to the overall development of education humanitarian/children on the move programme objectives, strategies, and results-based planning within the framework of the yearly Refugee and Migrants Regional Response Plans (Regional and National Platform), and the HAC
• Technical support throughout all stages of the programme review and annual work planning processes strengthening linkages between UNICEF’s humanitarian and regular education programming.
• Education data provision to fill donor reports and to support initiatives related to the mobilization of funds.
• Quality draft project proposals.

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

• A university degree in one of the following fields is required: education, human rights, psychology, sociology or another relevant social science field.
• A minimum of two years of professional experience in social development planning and management in human rights, and particularly to education related areas is required. Additional year of experience is an asset.
• Relevant experience in programme development in human rights and particularly in education related areas in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
• Relevant experience in programme development in education for indigenous peoples is considered an asset.
• Excellent communication, management and team skills
• Strong capacity of coordination and promotion cross-sectoral linkages/joint programming with other areas (Child Protection, WASH, Health, C4D etc.).
• Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts is an added advantage.
• Experience with education for indigenous peoples is an added advantage.
• Fluency in English and Portuguese required. Knowledge of Spanish will be considered as an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate:

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITAS) and the following 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), and Manages ambiguity and complexity (1).

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.

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:

This Vacancy Announcement is open for competition to Brazilian nationals only.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

All candidates who wish to apply to this Vacancy Announcement are requested to prepare and submit their application in English.