Organisation of Educational Cooperation Under-Secretary-General for System Enhancement and Endogenous Development Jobs in Ethiopia

Organisation of Educational Cooperation Under-Secretary-General for System Enhancement and Endogenous Development Jobs in Ethiopia

General Background

The Organisation of Educational Cooperation (OEC) is an international intergovernmental organisation, founded in January 2020 by countries from across the Global South, to “contribute to the equitable, just, and prosperous social transformation of societies by promoting balanced and inclusive education, in order to attain the fundamental rights to liberty, justice, dignity, sustainability, social cohesion, and material and immaterial security for the peoples of the world”.

The main functions of the Department of System Enhancement and Endogenous Development (SEED) are to:

Provide policy support, from a systemic perspective, in order to build balanced and inclusive education systems;

Provide technical support and institutional capacity-building in the areas of systemic governance, curricula, teacher training, and assessments;

Host and administer the OEC Institute for trainings in balanced and inclusive education.

Job Title: Under-Secretary-General for System Enhancement and Endogenous Development

Duty Station: Headquarters (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)

Duration: Indeterminate appointment

Category and Level: M2, Step I (senior-level management)

Role Summary

Under the authority and direct supervision of the Secretary-General, the Under-Secretary-General (USG) for SEED is responsible for the overall management, supervision, and administration of the Department, the development of its programme, and the execution of the vision and objectives set out by the Secretary-General.

This position provides the unique opportunity of joining the senior management team of a new international organisation, contributing to its lasting construction and influencing its future trajectory.

Duties

Advise and support the Secretary-General on policy and strategy related to education;

Attend meetings with the Secretary-General with senior officials, representatives of Member States and external entities as requested, and represent the Secretary-General in such meetings that the Secretary-General cannot attend, as requested;

Support the Secretary-General in the preparation of biennia programme proposals to the General Assembly, in line with the 2022 – 2029 Strategic Plan: “Building the Education We Need, Shaping the Future We Want”;

Liaise with ministries in charge of education in Member States, as well as with Associate Members and other partners, in furtherance of the OEC’s mission and vision as well as to promote the principles of the Universal Declaration of Balanced and Inclusive Education (UDBIE);

Develop and maintain strong partnerships and stakeholder-engagement;

Oversee and manage the Department’s staff;
Administer the Department’s budget in accordance with General Assembly resolutions;

Keep abreast of international developments and innovations in education;

In close communication with the Secretary-General, oversee the launch, development, and administration of the OEC Institute;

Develop and maintain strong relations with higher education institutions and indigenous peoples’ organisations working in the field of education;

Over the design and development of training modules, guidelines, and policy papers in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Balanced and Inclusive Education and the vision of the OEC;

Perform other duties as requested by the Secretary-General.

Competencies

Strong proven experience of liaising with stakeholders (i.e., donors, government officials, teacher unions, community organisations);

Excellent interpersonal, diplomatic and cross-cultural communication skills with a proven track record;

Excellent networking skills;

Strong proven experience in developing training modules, guidelines, and policy papers;

Strong oral and written communication skills;

Strong methodical and strategic thinking skills and ability to develop long-term strategies;

Ability to operate sensitively and effectively in a multicultural environment and deal with cross-cultural sensitivity;

Ability to withstand and work effectively within stressful situations.

Qualifications

At least 15 years of work experience in education;

At least 5 years of work experience in an international or regional organisation at the policy-level;

Master's degree (or higher) in Education Administration or other related fields.

Language Requirements

Candidate must at least be fluent in English and additional knowledge of one or more other official languages (French, Arabic, Spanish) is an asset.

How to Apply

This position is open to international applicants. All applications must be sent to HRE@OEC-OCE.ORG and must include:

Subject line: “SEED USG – Application”
Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Motivation
Any other relevant information

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