Education Programme Specialist
Fixed Term Appointment NO4
Re-Advertised
Fixed Term Appointment NO4
Re-Advertised
The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Tanzania seeks a qualified and experienced Education Specialist to join a highly motivated team. This person will be particularly responsible for enhancing support to HIV/AIDS Education and Life Skills and the development of care & support systems for most vulnerable children (MVCs), as well as support to the overall management of the Basic Education and Life Skills (BELS) programme.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Take the lead role on Life Skills and Care & Support for MVCs programme component of BELS by representing UNICEF in appropriate forums with key partners to develop and review key policies and plans, including the development of teacher education materials and plans.
2. Ensure complementarity with other UNICEF programmes sections and partners, including supervising consultants and providing support at the national, district levels and in Zanzibar.
3. Ensure programme funds are efficiently and effectively managed according to UNICEF procedures.
4. Contribute to the preparation of key programme design and planning documents, including Situation Analysis and Annual Work Plans.
5. Act as the Focal Point for BELS component of the Delivering as One UN Joint Programme in North West Tanzania, representing UNICEF in relevant meetings and taking a lead role in field monitoring visits to the area.
6. Ensure that data on Life Skills and Care & Support for MVCs in Education are enhanced nationally and utilized for enhanced evidence based planning nationally and at the sub-national level.
EDUCATION: Advanced University degree in Education or Social Science, preferably focused on Life Skills, health education and/or care and support issues.
WORK EXPERIENCE: Eight years progressively responsible professional work experience in programme planning, management, monitoring and evaluation, in a related field.
LANGUAGES
Fluency in English and Kiswahili.
Interested candidates should apply in writing/online with a copy of their C.V to: Human Resources Unit, UNICEF Dar es Salaam, Bibi Titi Mohammed Street, P.O. Box 4076, Dar es Salaam, with the Vacancy Notice number 2008/024b clearly marked on the envelope or online to hr.tanzania @ unicef.org
Closing date for applications: 2nd January 2008
Qualified Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.
(Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted).
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