United Nations Children's Fund
UNICEF Somalia Support Centre
P.O. Box 44145 Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254-2-623862, 623960, 521218
Fax: +254-2-623965, 520640
UNICEF SOMALIA VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
REF: UNSOM/2008/112
Title: Emergency Education Specialist
Category and Grade Level: National Officer - NOC
Type of Contract: Temporary Fixed Term - 1 Year
Organization Unit: Education
Duty Station: UNICEF Somalia Support Centre (USSC), Nairobi
Date of Issue: 13 November 2008
Closing date of Application: 27 November 2008
Qualified Kenyan nationals are invited to apply for the position of Emergency Education Specialist based in USSC, Nairobi. The successful candidates will be offered a Temporary Fixed Term Appointment for 1 year. Further extensions will be based on organization needs, funding availability, and satisfactory performance.
Purpose of the Post:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Education and in collaboration with education cluster coordinator and other members of the education section in UNICEF Somalia Support Center (USSC), the purpose of this post is to provide technical assistance to the education section in the area of emergency preparedness and response (EPR) in education, including disaster risk reduction
Major duties and responsibilities:
- Provide capacity development opportunities for partners in Somalia through identification of capacity gaps, development and provision of materials, tools and research documents; exchange of information/ experiences.
- Drafts programme budgets (emergency), ensuring accuracy and appropriateness of coding in accordance with different donations.
- Drafts donor, annual and other reports, as required by the Education Section.
- Assists zonal colleagues in rapid assessment of people in areas affected by conflict or natural disasters and the possible adverse effects/impacts on the educational status of children and youth and submit reports with recommendations for appropriate and timely intervention.
- Undertakes frequent field visits to UNICEF supported emergency education activities and local conditions.
- Prepares trip reports on key issues arising from the visits.
- Collects and assembles data and background information with regard to emergency education activities and provides updated information on project financial and administrative status for analysis and report purposes.
- Analyzes programme/project status and recommends appropriate adjustments.
- Prepares tables, graphs or other statistical data for technical review/monitoring purposes.
- Provides technical support to timely procurement of education supplies and kits, especially emergency-related supplies/materials. Also drafts supply and financial documentation. Collects and records information on supply/non-supply inventory, distribution and utilization.
- Provides technical support in developing joint programme with other sister UN agencies. Also integrate school feeding activities into the mainstream education activities.
- Provides technical support to partners and zonal colleagues on education quality improvements such as teacher training, capacity building for education authorities etc.
- Liaise with Protection, Health, WASH and Nutrition Clusters and establishes common strategies and areas of collaboration.
- Communicates with counterpart local authorities on project details. Recommends courses of action to the supervisor.
- Contributes to country office education programme development especially in south and central Somalia.
- Act as a focal point for SCZ to ensure timely preparation and approval of PCAs. This entails; Timely review of PCAs from the zonal education teams (especially in SCZ) and provide sound technical inputs and ensure timely approval; presents PCAs to CRC and follow up with zonal teams on comments from the CRC necessary for the approval of PCA; review of QZIPS and AWPs; regular field visit to support education teams in the field; support field teams in monitoring emergency-related education activities etc.
- Represent education section on education cluster and sector coordination meetings as required.
- Advanced university degree in education, social sciences, development studies or, or other related field.
- Five years of progressively responsible experience in programme formulation, planning, management, and monitoring and evaluation, some of which should be in provision/restoration of quality basic education in emergency and/or early reconstruction settings.
- Fluency in English and basic knowledge on one of the other UN languages is desirable.
- Versatility, judgment, maturity, and the ability to work in a team. Ability to cope with stressful and difficult conditions, and political/cultural sensitivity.
- Current knowledge of development issues, strategies, as well as programming policies and procedures in international development cooperation, with focus on humanitarian response in education.
- Proven ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan and execute ideas, as well as to impart knowledge and teach skills.
- Leadership and organizational abilities.
- Good analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills.
- 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 organisation.
- Experience in working in Somalia is highly desirable.
Please quote the vacancy number and duty station in your application.
Human Resources Specialist
Vacancy Number 2008/112 UNICEF(USSC)
P.O. Box44145-00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Or email to: somaliahrvacancies @ unicef.org
Please note that documents submitted along with your applications will not be returned.
Ensure you send copies of your testimonials.
Only short-listed applicants will be acknowledged
QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
UNICEF IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT
