Education Officer Job Vacancy: United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND (UNICEF)
KENYA COUNTRY OFFICE -VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

EDUCATION OFFICER - NAIROBI NOB (FIXED TERM)

Date of Issue: 5 November 2008
Closing Date: 18 November 2008

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates who are Kenyan Nationals to fill the above post on a Fixed Term Appointment in Education Section of UNICEF Kenya Country Office.

Purpose of Post: Under the general supervision of the Education Specialist, contribute to the planning, implementation and monitoring of the mainstream ing process of the Child Friendly Schools (CFS) package at the three levels of Basic Education, namely, ECD, primary and secondary nationwide

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Support the rolling out of CFS including sensitization of key partners at district level, measuring learning achievements, training on CFS from national to district levels, conduct periodic project implementation reviews with district officials, CBOs and NGOs and prepare relevant reports and recommendations. Assist in the development of monitoring plans and in the certification of schools complying with CFS.

2. Collect and analyze data for situation analysis, education planning, management, and monitoring and evaluation purposes. Analyze programme implementation reports and evaluate against established programme recommendations and Annual Work Plans. Prepare tables, graphs and other statistical data as required by education program.

3. Ensure regular field visits to schools to monitor project implementation, as well as current periodic reviews with government counterparts and other partners. Provide technical assistance to district and sub district counterparts in the implementation of CFS activities.

4. Initiate systematic follow up actions for timely liquidation of Cash Assistance to Government (CAG/HACT). Evaluate and analyze financial and supply reports to ensure appropriateness of documentation, expenditure on project activities are within allotments. Report to supervisor on the outcome of reviews for consistency of information in PROMS.

5. Participate in development of sectoral workplan at provincial and District level, ensure compliance with specific expected processes and outcomes. Document good practices regularly and contribute to program reports including relevant sections of report required for donors, management and annual report. Generate documentation and materials that may needed for donor and media visits.

6. Coordinates with Programme Assistant and Operations/Supply staff on identification and selection of technical supplies and equipment ensuring proper and timely UNICEF and Government accountability. Certify disbursements of funds monitor and submit quality financial status reports to supervisor.

7. Ensure the accurate and timely input of project information in computerized programme system and the issuance of status reports for monitoring and evaluation processes.

8. Coordinate with national and international agencies working in the area of quality education in the field. Provide regular comparative briefs on progress in CFS mainstreaming for use by management and partners.

Required Qualifications: University Degree in Education, Social Sciences or related technical field.

Experience: Three (3) years progressively responsible experience in programme design, administration, monitoring and evaluation or related field. Previous experience in working with the Ministry of Education desirable.

Language: Fluency in English both written and spoken and knowledge of the local working language of the duty station (Kiswahili).

Competencies:
Analytical, research and conceptual ability;
communication and training skills;
understanding of national and international targets (MDG) and of Kenya's education system;
planning and monitoring skills and ability to organize work and projects;
ability to make timely and quality judgments and decisions and to work as a team under pressure;
knowledge of relevant computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications;
demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization;
initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF's mission and professional values.
Interested and suitable candidates should ensure that they send their applications along with their curriculum vitae. Internal candidates should enclose copies of their last two PERs.

Apply to:
The Human Resources Officer,
UNICEF Kenya Country Office,
P.O. Box 44145,
Nairobi

or kenyahrvacancies @ unicef.org

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Please indicate Reference No."KCO/EDU/2008/26" on email and on the Envelope

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

UNICEF IS A SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT

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