Education Specialist

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For every child, Education

The Education Specialist (Learning) is based in the Sindh Field Office (FO), Pakistan. The Education Programme is a major component of the Country Programme, and the Field Office also has a major Education Programme. The Education Specialist (Learning) reports to the Education Manager who is at Level 4 (P4).

Under the guidance and general supervision of Education Manager (Level 4), the Specialist (Learning) plays a critical role in strengthening education systems by focusing on foundational learning to enhance learning outcomes. The Specialist leads the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programs that integrate core learning competencies with relevant life skills and aim to prepare children for a rapidly changing world. This includes foundational literacy, numeracy, and social emotional skills as well as digital skills, both in formal and non-formal contexts to create more resilient, future-ready learners. The post will also provide technical leadership and support in UNICEF's work on designing, implementation and regular monitoring and reporting of quality pre-primary ECE programme in the province contributing to programmatic and system level targets in the province. The post will also be supporting the provincial Government in instituting primary schools' leadership programme for academic mentoring and support for primary school teachers.

The Specialist contributes to achievement of results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF's Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework. A particular focus is technical support on learning for the GPE-funded System Transformation Grant (STG) in the province.

How can you make a difference?

• Support to programme development and planning
• Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results
• Technical and operational support to programme implementation
• Networking and partnership building
• Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
  
  

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

Minimum Requirements

• Education: An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: education, economics, psychology, sociology, or another relevant technical field.
• Work Experience: A minimum of five years of professional experience in programme planning, management, and/or research in education is required.
• Experience in technical assistance and/or management of programmes to improve learning outcomes is required.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.
  
  

Desirables

• Experience with foundational literacy and numeracy is considered as an asset.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency
• Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset.
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
  
  

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Familiarize yourself with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF Competencies Required For This Post Are…

• Builds and maintains partnerships
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
• Drive to achieve results for impact
• Innovates and embraces change
• Manages ambiguity and complexity
• Thinks and acts strategically
• Works collaboratively with others
• Nurtures, leads and manages people
  
  

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background, or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF's active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

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All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

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