Under the general supervision of the Chief of Education, the Education Specialist will perform the following responsibilities in support of UNICEF's commitment to Child Friendly Schools (CFS).
Key Expected Results
1. Compile data and background information for schools where child Friendly will be implemented. Identified activities, planned and implement. Support provinces, zones and districts in implementing CFS.
2. Provide guidance and build capacity on CFS to education specialist, teacher training and education officer curriculum. (Work as a cluster for CFS.)Liaise with other education section staff to ensure that CFS is in corporate in all aspects of the programme.
3. Undertakes field visits to schools and implement observations as required in collaboration with zones, provinces and districts.
4. Develop the CFS package and insure implementation in schools that will be identified.
5. Ensure timely procurement of supplies for CFSs. Monitor distribution and use.
6. Finalize, design and guidelines of the children friendly schools (CFS) concepts in Afghanistan context in collaboration with MoE and other education partners. Communicates with counterpart local authorities on project details. Recommends courses of action to the supervisor.
7. Prepare programme reports, funding proposals, participate in Mid- Year and End- Year reviews and other consultative meetings.
8. Organize participatory process and event for monitoring, evaluation and planning both for CFS as girls' acceleration community plans. Check the efficiency distribution and use of supplies when appropriate.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Advanced University degree in Social Sciences, or a technical field related to education and the work of UNICEF. *A first university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree.* Minimum of 8 years of professional work experience in work related to child friendly schools, preferably with UNICEF or any other international organization. Fluency in English and other UN language required. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.
Competencies of Successful Candidate
ii)Core Competencies (Required)
- Communication [ II ]
- Working with People [ II ]
- Drive for Results [ II ] iii) Functional Competencies (Required)
- Leading and Supervising [ I ]
- Formulating Strategies and Concepts [ II ]
- Analyzing [ III]
- Relating and Networking [ II ]
- Deciding and Initiating Action [ II ]
- Applying Technical Expertise [ III ] iv) Technical Knowledge
- Advanced knowledge of one or more of the technical areas of UNICEF Education programmes.
- Advanced Technical Knowledge of the theories, principles and methods in one of the following areas: Education; Primary Education, Economics, Social Sciences, and/or related fields.
- Gender and diversity awareness
- Leadership in identifying, encouraging and mentoring capable women. b) Common Technical Knowledge Required (for the job group) Knowledge of theories and practices in:
- Programme/project management in Education
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Training and Capacity Development in Education
- Alternative Basic Education
- Curriculum Development
- Knowledge Management General knowledge of:
- Methodology of programme/project management
- Programmatic goals, visions, positions, policies and strategies for Education programmes
- Knowledge of global education issues, specifically relating to children and women.
- UNICEF policies and strategy to address education issues, including those relating to conflicts, natural disasters, and recovery.
- UNICEF financial, supply and administrative rules and regulations.
- Rights-based and Results-based approach and programming in UNICEF.
- UNICEF programme policy, procedures and guidelines in the Manual.
- Mid-Term Strategic Plan
- UNICEF Board endorsed policy papers (e.g. The Education Strategy) and agency-wide programmes impacting on education results.
- Gender equality and diversity awareness c) Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced
- Government development plans and policies
- Knowledge of local conditions and country legislation relevant to UNICEF programmes
- UN policies and strategy to address international humanitarian issues and the responses.
- UN common approaches to programmatic issues and UNICEF positions
- UN security operations and guidelines.
Post is office-based, with frequent travel to project sites.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.
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