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Job Title: Education Officer, Kigali
Closing Date: Friday, 04 May 2012
UNICEF Immeuble EBENIZER Boulevard de l'Umuganda Kacyiru Kigali
Purpose of the Position
The staff member will contribute to the planning, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of the UNICEF education programme, with particular attention to 1) improving equitable participation to nine years basic education of children at risk of dropout or low achievement 2) improving quality of Rwanda's nine years of basic education; 3) early childhood development.
Key Expected Results
1. Contributes to the UNICEF education programme development, in particular for the new programme cycle 2013-2017, and supports the development of a monitoring and evaluation framework and tools. Routinely analyze and evaluate data to ensure achievement of objectives and/or take corrective action when necessary.
Outputs: 2013-2017 Plan and monitoring and Evaluation Framework (jointly with colleagues, annual work plans (jointly with colleagues), and annual analytical progress reports (jointly with colleagues)
2. Prepares and regularly participates in coordination meetings such as the 1 UN Education Thematic Group, Education development partner and cluster meetings, the Rwandan Education NGO Coordination Platform, semestrial joint education sector reviews, and bilateral meetings with national and international agencies to improve quality of programme development and ensure wider collaboration.
Outputs: Technical contributions to meetings (data-collection, presentations, minutes, reports), Networking for partnership development and resource mobilisation.
3. Contributes to the preparation of an evidence-base for children at a disadvantage/at risk of dropout considering completion, retention and achievement, and with special attention to children from poor families, girls and children with special needs) by compiling data, analysing and evaluating information. Identifies disaggregated indicators and support conduct of relevant data analysis as part of national information systems (EMIS, Dev-info, etc). Ensures accurate analysis and utilisation of data in planning and policy development. Links with other relevant sections, agencies and partners.
Outputs: Evidence-base on equitable participation of children (advocacy for policies and interventions that will facilitate equitable participation.
4. Support to UNICEF quality improvement interventions in particular in the area of teacher development and management, curriculum and teaching and learning materials, learning assessment, and the promotion of reading; Undertakes regular field visits to monitor relevance and implementation of existing and quality improvement initiatives as well as UNICEF inputs. Develops and recommends action for adjustment to and compliance with relevant policies and operational procedures affecting project implementation and management.
Outputs: (Partial) management of portfolio of partnerships with NGO partners in improving quality in education, in particular related to the promotion of reading, monitoring report on child-friendly school models, Field visit reports—corrective measures proposed
5. Support to UNICEF Early Childhood Development (ECD) interventions in particular in the area of the development, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of ECD model centres; Undertakes regular field visits to monitor relevance and implementation of ECD initiatives by both UNICEF and its partners. Develops and recommends action for adjustment to and compliance with relevant policies and operational procedures affecting project implementation and management. Links with other relevant sections, agencies and partners.
Outputs: (Partial) management of portfolio of partnerships with NGO partners in ECD, Updated guidelines and plans for ECD modelling, Monitoring report on ECD interventions, Field visit reports—corrective measures proposed
6. Assists in the day to day management and the implementation of project activities including fundraising, budgeting periodic reviews and revisions, donor proposals, programme/project status reports, budget reviews, annual reports, etc.
Outputs: Preparation of donor proposals and progress reports.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
1. Education: Advanced University Degree (MA, MS, MSc, MPH, Ph.D), in Education, Social sciences or in other related technical field, preferably including statistics and/or economics for education
2. Working experience: Preferably 2 to maximum 4 years of relevant work experience, including internships and voluntary work. In particular progressively responsible experience in data analysis, programme planning, implementation, administration, monitoring and evaluation, preferably in education or a related field.
3. Languages : Fluency in English required, good French is an asset.
Competencies of Successful Candidate
Good communication skills including writing and intercultural communication skills.
Strong Analytical skills
Foundational Competencies: Commitment; drive for results; embracing diversity; integrity; self-awareness and self-regulation; and team work.
Functional competencies: Networking, building trust, technical knowledge and managing resources.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment and established harmonious and effective working relationship, both within and outside the organisation.
Computer Literacy (minimum Word, Excel, Powerpoint, internet),
Acquaintance with statistical analysis tool is a strong asset
Remarks
UNICEF Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme allows young men and women to acquire experience in international development co-operation activities with child rights approach while contributing to the implementation of UNICEF's country programme.
Eligibility: The post, sponsored by the Government of the Netherlands, is open to candidates who are nationals of a developing country as it appears on the list of countries eligible for the Dutch JPO programme (with the exception of Rwanda) and who have the qualifications specified above.
Please check for other criteria and the list of eligible countries the website of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
http://www.minbuza.nl/en/Key_Topics/Development_Cooperation/Associate_Experts_Programme
Nationals of the following countries are eligible to apply:
Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Dem. Rep., Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, East Timor Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Indonesia, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea, Dem. Rep., Kyrgyz Rep., Laos, Lesotho, Liberia, Macedonia, Madagascar Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestinian Administered Areas, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Sudan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Viet Nam, Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe
This is a two year assignment.
The deadline for applications is 4 May 2012: Applications received after this date will not be considered. Applicants will receive an acknowledgement of receipt of their application. Thereafter only those shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.
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.
Closing Date: Friday, 04 May 2012
UNICEF Immeuble EBENIZER Boulevard de l'Umuganda Kacyiru Kigali
Purpose of the Position
The staff member will contribute to the planning, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of the UNICEF education programme, with particular attention to 1) improving equitable participation to nine years basic education of children at risk of dropout or low achievement 2) improving quality of Rwanda's nine years of basic education; 3) early childhood development.
Key Expected Results
1. Contributes to the UNICEF education programme development, in particular for the new programme cycle 2013-2017, and supports the development of a monitoring and evaluation framework and tools. Routinely analyze and evaluate data to ensure achievement of objectives and/or take corrective action when necessary.
Outputs: 2013-2017 Plan and monitoring and Evaluation Framework (jointly with colleagues, annual work plans (jointly with colleagues), and annual analytical progress reports (jointly with colleagues)
2. Prepares and regularly participates in coordination meetings such as the 1 UN Education Thematic Group, Education development partner and cluster meetings, the Rwandan Education NGO Coordination Platform, semestrial joint education sector reviews, and bilateral meetings with national and international agencies to improve quality of programme development and ensure wider collaboration.
Outputs: Technical contributions to meetings (data-collection, presentations, minutes, reports), Networking for partnership development and resource mobilisation.
3. Contributes to the preparation of an evidence-base for children at a disadvantage/at risk of dropout considering completion, retention and achievement, and with special attention to children from poor families, girls and children with special needs) by compiling data, analysing and evaluating information. Identifies disaggregated indicators and support conduct of relevant data analysis as part of national information systems (EMIS, Dev-info, etc). Ensures accurate analysis and utilisation of data in planning and policy development. Links with other relevant sections, agencies and partners.
Outputs: Evidence-base on equitable participation of children (advocacy for policies and interventions that will facilitate equitable participation.
4. Support to UNICEF quality improvement interventions in particular in the area of teacher development and management, curriculum and teaching and learning materials, learning assessment, and the promotion of reading; Undertakes regular field visits to monitor relevance and implementation of existing and quality improvement initiatives as well as UNICEF inputs. Develops and recommends action for adjustment to and compliance with relevant policies and operational procedures affecting project implementation and management.
Outputs: (Partial) management of portfolio of partnerships with NGO partners in improving quality in education, in particular related to the promotion of reading, monitoring report on child-friendly school models, Field visit reports—corrective measures proposed
5. Support to UNICEF Early Childhood Development (ECD) interventions in particular in the area of the development, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of ECD model centres; Undertakes regular field visits to monitor relevance and implementation of ECD initiatives by both UNICEF and its partners. Develops and recommends action for adjustment to and compliance with relevant policies and operational procedures affecting project implementation and management. Links with other relevant sections, agencies and partners.
Outputs: (Partial) management of portfolio of partnerships with NGO partners in ECD, Updated guidelines and plans for ECD modelling, Monitoring report on ECD interventions, Field visit reports—corrective measures proposed
6. Assists in the day to day management and the implementation of project activities including fundraising, budgeting periodic reviews and revisions, donor proposals, programme/project status reports, budget reviews, annual reports, etc.
Outputs: Preparation of donor proposals and progress reports.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
1. Education: Advanced University Degree (MA, MS, MSc, MPH, Ph.D), in Education, Social sciences or in other related technical field, preferably including statistics and/or economics for education
2. Working experience: Preferably 2 to maximum 4 years of relevant work experience, including internships and voluntary work. In particular progressively responsible experience in data analysis, programme planning, implementation, administration, monitoring and evaluation, preferably in education or a related field.
3. Languages : Fluency in English required, good French is an asset.
Competencies of Successful Candidate
Good communication skills including writing and intercultural communication skills.
Strong Analytical skills
Foundational Competencies: Commitment; drive for results; embracing diversity; integrity; self-awareness and self-regulation; and team work.
Functional competencies: Networking, building trust, technical knowledge and managing resources.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment and established harmonious and effective working relationship, both within and outside the organisation.
Computer Literacy (minimum Word, Excel, Powerpoint, internet),
Acquaintance with statistical analysis tool is a strong asset
Remarks
UNICEF Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme allows young men and women to acquire experience in international development co-operation activities with child rights approach while contributing to the implementation of UNICEF's country programme.
Eligibility: The post, sponsored by the Government of the Netherlands, is open to candidates who are nationals of a developing country as it appears on the list of countries eligible for the Dutch JPO programme (with the exception of Rwanda) and who have the qualifications specified above.
Please check for other criteria and the list of eligible countries the website of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
http://www.minbuza.nl/en/Key_Topics/Development_Cooperation/Associate_Experts_Programme
Nationals of the following countries are eligible to apply:
Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Dem. Rep., Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, East Timor Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Indonesia, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea, Dem. Rep., Kyrgyz Rep., Laos, Lesotho, Liberia, Macedonia, Madagascar Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestinian Administered Areas, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Sudan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Viet Nam, Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe
This is a two year assignment.
The deadline for applications is 4 May 2012: Applications received after this date will not be considered. Applicants will receive an acknowledgement of receipt of their application. Thereafter only those shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.
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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