Education Officer

Job no:* ‎555092
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Duty Station: Cairo
Level: NO-‎2
Location: Egypt
Categories: Education
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.
And we never give up.
For every child, Care.
How can you make a difference?
Under the supervision of the Education Specialist (Level ‎3), the Education
Officer develops and manages education interventions targeting most
marginalized children in Egypt. The Education Officer contributes to the
achievement of results to improve equitable access to education and learning
outcomes, especially for children who are marginalized, through the
application of theoretical and technical skills in researching, collecting,
analyzing and presenting technical programme information.
Summary of key results:
This post will support programme development and planning in emergency related
programmes. Development of the Regional Refugee & Resilience Plan and Provide
technical and administrative support throughout all stages of programming to
government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners.
Working closely and collaboratively with colleagues and partners to collect,
analyze and share information on implementation issues, also suggesting
solutions on routine programme implementation.
The position will be responsible about monitoring and evaluation exercises,
programme reviews and annual sectoral reviews with government and other
counterparts. Monitoring and reporting on the use of sectoral programme
resources, verify compliance with approved allocation, organizational rules,
regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and
integrity.
* Preparing draft inputs for programme/donor reporting, monthly Situation
Reports and ActivityInfo.
Participating in inter-agency (UNCT) meetings and events on programming to
collaborate with inter-agency partners.
Research information on potential donors and prepare resource mobilization
materials and briefs for fund raising and partnership development purposes.
Responsible about applying innovative approaches and promote good practice and
participate as a resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance
the competencies of clients/stakeholders; as well as participating as a
resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies
of clients/stakeholders.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have …
* A university degree in one of the following fields is required: education, psychology, sociology or another relevant technical field.
* A minimum of two years of professional experience in programme planning, management, and/or research in education is required.
* Experience working with refugees and migrants is required.
* Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
* Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
Selection Criteria:
In line with the above required qualifications, selection criteria/grading
will be based on the following:
* Professional experience in programme planning and management
* Experience in working and coordination with the government
* Experience in working with and refugees/migrant communities
* Experience in working in a UN system agency or organization
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF 's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability
(CRITA) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our
Values Charter: https://uni.cf/UNICEFValues
Core Competencies: Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness, Works
Collaboratively with others, Builds and Maintains Partnerships, Innovates and
Embraces Change, Thinks and Acts Strategically, Drive to achieve impactful
results, Manages ambiguity and complexity.
During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency
framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its
different levels: competency framework here.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and
encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and
ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to
become a part of the organization.
We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave,
breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with
disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working
arrangements.
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. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles.
All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and
principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background
checks. 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.
UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all
children.
Remarks:
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF
and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of
the selection process.
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by
the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is
required for IP positions. Appointments are also be subject to inoculation
(vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-‎2 (Covid). Government
employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required
to resign from their government 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.
Advertised: ‎21 Sep ‎2022 Egypt Standard Time
Deadline: ‎04 Oct ‎2022 Egypt Standard Time