Responsable de Projet Education
Organizational Context
The UNESCO International Bureau of Education (IBE) is UNESCO's specialized institute for curriculum and related issues. The IBE provides technical support to Member States to develop quality, equitable, and inclusive education systems. In Haiti, this support is part of the 2020-2030 Ten-Year Education and Training Plan (PDEF), aiming to transform the education system for greater accessibility, equity, and performance. The IBE's support to the Ministry of National Education and Vocational Training (MENFP), funded by the Inter-American Development Bank, specifically contributes to Axis II: Quality and Relevance, through curriculum reform.
Job Purpose
The Project Manager for Education will provide strategic leadership, overall coordination, and technical supervision for the UNESCO-IBE program supporting curriculum reform in Haiti. This role is crucial for ensuring the coherence and successful implementation of the reform across its various phases, aligning with MENFP priorities and achieving desired outcomes. The incumbent will lead planning and execution, provide technical oversight for curriculum interventions in Phases II, III, and IV, and focus on strengthening the institutional and technical capacities of national curriculum bodies to ensure ownership, sustainability, and nationwide adoption of the reform. Effective strategic dialogue and institutional coordination with key stakeholders, including MENFP, the UNESCO Office in Port-au-Prince, the Inter-American Development Bank, and other technical and financial partners, are essential for program success.
Responsibilities
Lead the planning and implementation of the program, ensuring coherence across its phases, alignment with MENFP priorities, and achievement of results. Provide leadership and technical supervision for curriculum interventions in Phases II, III, and IV. Strengthen institutional and technical capacities of national curriculum bodies to foster ownership, sustainability, and nationwide adoption of the reform. Engage in strategic dialogue and institutional coordination with MENFP, the UNESCO Office in Port-au-Prince, the Inter-American Development Bank, and other technical and financial partners. Oversee results monitoring, identify risks and constraints, and propose necessary adjustments for effective program execution. Direct and supervise technical teams, national and international experts, and consultants. Ensure quality assurance for programs, pedagogical resources, training content, publications, and other developed products. Manage program resources efficiently according to UNESCO rules and procedures, and contribute to partnership development and resource mobilization. Represent UNESCO-IBE in program governance bodies, meetings with national authorities, and with technical and financial partners. Execute any other relevant tasks contributing to the IBE's objectives.
Work Experience
At least 7 years of relevant professional experience, with increasing levels of responsibility, including at least 3 years of experience preferably at the international level. Proven experience in designing, leading, or implementing curriculum reforms or complex educational transformation programs. Experience in managing international cooperation projects, coordinating multiple partners, and supervising teams, experts, or consultants.
Skills
Excellent knowledge of curriculum issues and education system reform processes. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex programs, prioritize tasks, and achieve results. Excellent leadership, coordination, analytical, and risk management skills. Strong communication, negotiation, and representation abilities with high-level stakeholders. Capacity to build effective partnerships with national authorities, technical and financial partners, and international organizations. Proficiency in standard office software.