Country: Lebanon
Closing date: 28 Feb 2017
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Accountable for professional technical contribution to education programmes/projects design, planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation, data analysis and progress reporting. Commitment for enhancement of gender-sensitive teamwork and capacity building, in support of achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with country programme goals and strategy.
KEY END-RESULTS
1. Accurate, complete and up-to-date information made available for effective budget preparation, programme and project design, implementation, management and evaluation in a gender-specific framework.
2. Project efficiency and effectiveness enhanced through effective implementation follow-on, including with all implementing partners.
3. Progress reports and project work plans timely prepared, and effective technical assistance provided; in sharing them with key partners, in the identification of required supplies and equipment, and in the drafting of Country Programme Recommendation and other project documentation.
4. Appropriateness and completeness of financial and supply documentation as well as adherence to established allotments ensured.
5. Knowledge sharing with donors, media and all strategic partners promoted with an emphasis on gender and equity.
6. Effective communication and networking achieved through partnership and collaboration and coordination among Education system actors strengthened
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES and DUTIES & TASKS
Within the delegated authority and under the given organizational set-up, the incumbent may be assigned the primarily, shared, or contributory accountabilities for all or part of the following areas of major duties and key end-results.
1. Programme/Project Management
Ensure the availability of accurate, complete and up-to-date information required for effective Education programme and project design, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation, including gender disaggregation. Draft sound Education programme budgets for review by the supervisor, and provide support for sharing the information with relevant partners.
2. Project Efficiency and Effectiveness
Enhance project efficiency and effectiveness through implementation follow-on activities with various partners, including monitoring UNICEF inputs, local conditions and resources, flow of supply and non-supply assistance and Education project status.
3. Work Plan and Project Documentation
Analyze collected data and information and prepare progress reports including monitoring and reporting indicators by gender; draft changes in Education project work plans and assist in identification of required supplies and equipment as well as in the drafting of Country Programme Recommendation and other project documentation, assuring accuracy and consistency with established rules, regulations and plans of action; and provide support for consultation with partners as required on planning and implementation of Country Programme activities.
4. Project Implementation Information and Data
Ensure the appropriateness of financial, administrative and supply documentation; verify that Education project expenditures are within allotments and that data is consistent with the project information and database (e.g., FLS, ProMS). Follow up on queries, including with and by partners, or initiate corrective action on discrepancies.
5. Knowledge Sharing
Compile Education project implementation training and orientation materials to promote knowledge sharing with donors and media, and all stakeholders.
6. Communication and Networking
Ensure the effective communication and networking developed and maintained through partnership and collaboration.
QUALIFICATION and COMPETENCIES:
University degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Education; Primary Education, Economics, Social Sciences, or a field(s) relevant to international development assistance.
One year of professional work experience at national and international levels relevant Education programmes. Experience working in the UN or other international development organization an asset.
Background in Emergency programme an asset.
Fluency in English and Arabic
i) Core Values (Required)
ii) Core Competencies (Required)
iii) Functional Competencies (Required)
iv)Technical Knowledge[1] [ I ]
a) Specific Technical Knowledge Required [ I ]
(Technical knowledge requirements specific to the job can be added here as required.)
b) Common Technical Knowledge Required (for the job group) [ I ]
Knowledge of theories and practices in:
General knowledge of:
c) Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced (for the Job) [ I ]
How to apply:
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 organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=502947