Education Specialist (Access), P-3, Temporary Appointment, Maiduguri, Nigeria at UNICEF
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfil their potential.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
- An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in one of the following fields is required: education, economics, psychology, sociology, or another relevant technical field.
- A minimum of five [5] of professional experience and demonstrated ability in education programme planning, management and/or research and experience in education in emergencies required.
- Proven experience in design and broad understanding of education in emergencies and schools under attack is required.
- Extensive knowledge and skills of equity-based planning, programming and applications.
- High analytical skills using diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative information from a wide range of sources.
- Ability to demonstrate, apply and share technical knowledge to government partners and national officials.
- Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural and sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.
- Proven ability to work in harsh conditions
- Experience of working in the UN or other international development organization an asset.
- Fluency in spoken and written English language and good presentation skills required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The competencies required for this post are :
Core Competencies:
- Commitment
- Integrity
- Diversity and Inclusion
Functional Competencies:
- Leading & Supervising (I)
- Formulating strategies & concepts (II)
- Analyzing (II)
- Relating & Networking (II)
- Deciding & Initiating Action (II)
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, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
Remarks:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
* The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.
* Please note that this is a non-family duty station.
* Employment is conditional upon receipt of medical clearance, any clearance required, the grant of a visa, and completion of any other pre-employment criteria that UNICEF may establish. Candidates may not be further considered or offer of employment may be withdrawn if these conditions are unlikely to be met before the date for commencement of service.
Opening Date Thu Sep 26 2019 09:00:00 GMT+0100 (West Africa Standard Time) W. Central Africa Standard Time
Closing Date Thu Oct 10 2019 23:55:00 GMT+0100 (West Africa Standard Time)
Job Features
Job Category | Education / Teaching / Training |
Qualification | BSC |
Closing Date | Thu Oct 10 2019 |