Purpose of the Position:
Under the overall guidance of the Representative/Deputy
Representative, responsible for the development, design, planning,
implementation and management of the programme for Education within the country
programme, and administering programme budget. As head of section, directs a
significant group of professional and support staff to develop and administer
the Education programme.
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Chief Education
Key Expected Results:
1. Supervises
the activities leading to the completion of the Situation Analysis for the
sectoral programme, and its periodic update. Formulates sectoral programme
goals and objectives and develops strategies. Supervises preparation of the
sectoral inputs to the Country Programme Recommendation and related documents,
such as the Plan of Operation, and annual Plan of Action, CPSS, PSS, etc.
2. Provides
leadership, guidance and direction for programme management and evaluation of
the (sectoral) programme through periodic meetings, individually and in groups,
with the various sectoral team members. Ensures exchanges of information,
experience, identifies new strategies and courses of action to
accelerate/improve delivery of services and achieve programme requirements and
objectives.
3. As head of a
large section, responsible for the overall development and establishment of the
workplan, monitoring compliance, and providing technical leadership and
guidance to make sure objectives are met. This entails identification of
internal human resource requirements, training and performance planning and
monitoring.
4. As part of
the senior management team, ensures the integration of the sectoral programme
with other sectors in all stages of the programming process (i.e., the
Situation Analysis, CPR, programme strategy, planning, monitoring and
evaluation, and courses of action for achievement of programme objectives).
5. Interacts
with the government and other partners, NGO#%*)s, UN and bilateral agencies in
the different stages of programme implementation, to follow up on
implementation of recommendations and agreements. Liaise with donor partners in
country, and assume a leadership role in UN and education sector group as well
as in GPE (Global Partnership for Education) as necessary. Provides technical
support, orientation and guidance to government officials, technicians and
partners on appropriate technical and institutional capacity-building measures,
to achieve programme goals and expand coverage of services.
6. In
coordination and collaboration with other professional colleagues, establishes
and develops effective information and reporting systems to monitor and
evaluate the impact of the programme and achievement of targeted goals. Ensures
the development of effective communication materials and strategies to support
advocacy and social mobilization efforts.
7. Monitors
developments at the international, national, zonal and state levels; develops
methodologies and new approaches for improving programme effectiveness.
Participates in programme workshops and consultations at the regional and
country levels to exchange knowledge, ideas, and approaches.
8. Conducts
field assessment visits for evaluating programme effectiveness, identifying
problems and instituting remedial measures
9. Monitors the
overall planning and disbursement of programme funds for the sector, ensuring
they are properly administered, and utilized in accordance with the Plan of
Action and the programme budget allotment.
10. Work on resource
mobilisation and prepare concept notes and proposals for education sector and
multi-sectoral work for promotion of quality education.
11. Prepares and
submits timely progress/status reports for management, Board, donors, budget
reviews, programme monitoring and evaluation, annual reports, etc.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate:
1. Advanced
university degree in Education, other Social Sciences or a related technical
field with background in Monitoring and Evaluation.*
2. Ten years of
relevant work experience at the national and international levels in programme
planning and management in a related field, with emphasis on strategic
planning, leading policy reform in a developing country environment, sectoral
coordination, sector financing and sector leadership.
1.
Sufficient experience in working with donor partners. Strong networks in
the sector and strong programme management required.
2.
Peer reviewed publications in the sector and substantial experience
working in at least 2 developing countries in both emergency and non-emergency
environments preferred.
3. Fluency in
English and another UN working language required. *A first level university
degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience
may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Competencies of Successful Candidate:
· Has
highest-level communication skills, including engaging and informative formal
public speaking.
· Creates and
encourages a climate of team-working and collaboration in a multi-cultural
environment.
· Consistently
achieves high-level results, managing and delivering projects on-time and
on-budget.
· Has high-level
leadership and supervisory skills; provides others with a clear direction;
motivates and empowers others; recruits staff of a high caliber; provides staff
with development opportunities and coaching.
· Sets,
develops and revises organizational strategy and develops clear visions of the
organization#%*)s future potential.
· Analyzes and
integrates diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide
range of sources.
· Quickly
builds rapport with individuals and groups. Actively nurtures good
relationships with people across all organizational levels and boundaries, and
with government leaders and stakeholders.
· Identifies
urgent and potentially risky decisions and acts on them promptly; initiates and
generates organization-wide activities.
· Negotiates
effectively by exploring a range of possibilities.
Location: Not Specified
Experience: 0 year(s)
Course of Study: Not Specified
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