UNICEF Temporary Education Specialist Jobs in Juba - South Sudan
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ResponsibilitiesReach out of school children and adolescents in regular schools, hard to reach areas and protection of civilian sites in four states in close collaboration with WFP
Ensure that the education project interventions are planned, implemented and monitored in a timely manner in collaboration with the education team and partners.
Follow up and ensure that strategies are put in place to provide access to quality learning opportunities for out-of-school children and adolescents.
Liaise with field officers on the development and implementation of the Programme Cooperation Agreement and ensure its quality assurance.
Organize and keep record of the coordination meetings held between UNICEF and other agencies under EU project.
Ensure compliance with decisions made in coordination meetings.
Attend various platforms as alternate education emergency focal person at Juba level.
In consultation with the Report Specialist, draft and produce analytical donor reports on EU funding for the Education Section.
Conduct field visits to ensure effective implementation.
Carry out other related tasks whenever required.
Requirements
Education: Advanced university degree in social sciences (sociology, psychology, education, peace-building, international and development studies or other related technical field) *First university degree with additional two-years of relevant work experience is acceptable in lieu of an advanced university degree
Work Experience: A minimum of five years of progressively
responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme planning and management in education. Proven extensive, professional experience and expertise in the areas of education and/or related areas, preferably with conflict-affected or post-conflict and sector planning programme experience for other national/international agencies or development organizations. Experience in/or exposure to quality data collection efforts, research and analysis, analytical writing, and delivering support services at community level. Experience in complex emergencies/conflict-affected contexts strongly preferred. Familiarity with South Sudan national development priorities and challenges is desirable. Minimum of 5 years of significant experience in the development, implementation and monitoring of education programmes. Experience in emergency contexts, preferably as UN or NGO at both community and middle management level. Experience in emergency and post emergency situations, knowledge of emergency response issues and policies
Language Proficiency: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.
Knowledge & Skills: Understanding of community mobilization processes, application and good practices. Prior training and direct programming experience in EiE. Coordination and facilitation. Good computer skills.
The incumbent is expected to perform the above functions under difficult working conditions in conflict- affected areas particularly with regard to office accommodation, procedures, workload, mobility, and institutional and personal safety. There is limited access to health care and recreational facilities, and this is compounded by long working hours and potentially stressful conditions.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 14th August 2018 11:55 PM E. Africa Standard Time
For more information and job application details, see; UNICEF Temporary Education Specialist Jobs in Juba - South Sudan
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