May 29 2024

Job Vacancy Specifications

Location: Abuja
Job no: 572357
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Level: P-5
Categories: Education
Application closing date: 10th June 2024

About UNICEF

United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (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.

Job Description

How can you Make a Difference?

Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Representative, the Chief of Education is accountable for the development, design, planning, implementation, and management of the Education Programme within the country programme.
As Head of Section, s/he leads a group of professional and support staff to develop and manage the education programme in collaboration with other programme sectors, and with government and key development partners.
S/he is accountable for the overall quality of the programme design and for ensuring that it is effectively and efficiently managed and monitored.

Summary of Key Functions / Accountabilities

Managerial leadership
Programme development and planning
Programme management, monitoring, and quality control of results.
Advisory services and technical support
Advocacy, networking, and partnership building Innovation, knowledge management, and capacity building

Requirements

Technical Competencies:

In-depth understanding of the overall global development context.
Extensive knowledge of global developments in education and international engagement strategies.
Strong ability to undertake policy dialogue.
Strong education sector planning knowledge/ability.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have
The following minimum requirements:

Education: An Advanced University Degree in one of the following fields: Education, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, or another relevant technical field.
Work Experience: At least A minimum of ten years of professional experience in programme planning, management, and/or research in education at the international level is required.
Skills: A minimum of ten years of professional experience in programme planning, management, and/or research in education at the international level is required.
Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
Familiarity/ background with emergencies is considered an asset.