Recruitment, apply for UNICEF recruitment 2024 below.
Gatekeepers News reports that the United Nations Children’s Fund is a United Nations agency responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. With its presence in 192 countries and territories, the agency is among the most widespread and recognizable social welfare organizations in the world.
UNICEF is recruiting to fill the position below:
Chief Education
Job Specifications:
Full Time
Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND – MBA/MSC/MA
Location: Abuja | Nigeria.
Job Description:
- Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Representative, the Chief of Education is accountable for the development, design, planning, implementation, and management of the Education Programme within the country programme.
- As Head of Section, s/he leads a group of professional and support staff to develop and manage the education programme in collaboration with other programme sectors, and with government and key development partners.
- S/he is accountable for the overall quality of the programme design and for ensuring that it is effectively and efficiently managed and monitored.
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
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- Managerial leadership
- Programme development and planning
- Programme management, monitoring, and quality control of results.
- Advisory services and technical support
- Advocacy, networking, and partnership building Innovation, knowledge management, and capacity building
Technical Competencies:
- In-depth understanding of the overall global development context.
- Extensive knowledge of global developments in education and international engagement strategies.
- Strong ability to undertake policy dialogue.
- Strong education sector planning knowledge/ability.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
The following minimum requirements:
- Education: An advanced university degree in one of the following fields: education, economics, psychology, sociology, or another relevant technical field.
- Work Experience: At least A minimum of ten years of professional experience in programme planning, management, and/or research in education at the international level is required.
- Skills: A minimum of ten years of professional experience in programme planning, management, and/or research in education at the international level is required.
- Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
- Familiarity/ background with emergencies is considered an asset.
Deadline: June 10, 2024
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