Education Officer (Early Childhood Development) NOB, Dili, Timor-Leste #80290 (open for Timorese Nationals only)

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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, Education

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Find out how UNICEF programmes drives change for children in Timor-Leste by visiting https://www.unicef.org/timorleste. 

How can you make a difference?

Under the guidance of the Education Specialist (NOC) , incumbent facilitates the planning, developing, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Early Childhood Education policy level interventions at national level and working with government and civil society actors (NGOs, families, communities and schools) to promote greater use of alternative approaches to extend school readiness and preschool opportunities for hard-to-reach populations.

Key Functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:

1. Programme/Project Management

Ensure the availability of accurate, complete and up-to-date information required for effective Early Childhood Education programme and project design, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation. Draft sound programme budgets for review by the supervisor.

2. Project Efficiency and Effectiveness

Enhance project efficiency and effectiveness through implementation follow-on, including monitoring UNICEF inputs, local conditions and resources, flow of supply and non-supply assistance and Early Childhood 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.

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., VISION). Follow up on queries or initiate corrective action on discrepancies.

5. Knowledge Sharing

Compile Early Childhood Education project implementation training and orientation materials to promote knowledge sharing with donors and media.

6. Communication and Networking

Ensure the effective communication and networking developed and maintained through partnership and collaboration.

•   Collaborate with Operations staff to implement internal controls systems and resolve day-to-day issues or discrepancies in financial or supply management.

•    Team with local Government counterparts to exchange information on Early Childhood Education project implementation and status as well as movement and distribution of supplies.

• Support coordination with members of the development community, including NGOs, UN and bilateral agencies in the exchange of information relating to Early Childhood Education.

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

• 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.

• Two years of professional work experience at national level on Early Childhood Education programmes. Experience working in the UN or other international development organization an asset.

• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

Core Competencies:   Communication, Working With People and Drive for Results  

Functional Competencies: Formulating Strategies and Concepts, Analyzing; Applying Technical Expertise; Learning and Researching; and Planning and Organizing

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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.

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.

Remarks:

• Qualified candidates are requested to complete an online candidate profile in http://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/544318 by 14 September 2021. Only applications sent through the e-recruitment portal will be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.