Responsable de Projet Education
Organizational Context
The International Bureau of Education (IBE) is UNESCO's specialized institute for curriculum and related issues. IBE provides technical support to Member States to develop quality, equitable, and inclusive education systems. In Haiti, this support aligns with the 2020-2030 Ten-Year Education and Training Plan (PDEF), aiming to transform the education system for greater accessibility, equity, and performance. 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 purpose of this role is to provide strategic leadership, general coordination, and technical supervision for UNESCO-IBE's support program to curriculum reform in Haiti. The incumbent will be responsible for directing the planning and implementation of the program, ensuring coherence across its various phases and alignment with MENFP priorities to achieve desired results. This includes leading and technically supervising interventions for curriculum reform, strengthening national capacities for curriculum development and implementation, and fostering ownership and sustainability of the reform process. The role also involves strategic dialogue and institutional coordination with key stakeholders, including MENFP, UNESCO Port-au-Prince Office, the Inter-American Development Bank, and other technical and financial partners.
Responsibilities
Lead the planning and implementation of the curriculum reform program in Haiti, ensuring coherence across phases and alignment with MENFP priorities. Provide technical leadership and supervision for interventions in curriculum development and reform (Phases II, III, and IV). Strengthen the institutional and technical capacities of national structures responsible for the curriculum to ensure ownership, sustainability, and national rollout. Engage in strategic dialogue and coordinate institutionally with MENFP, UNESCO Port-au-Prince, the Inter-American Development Bank, and other partners. Oversee results monitoring, identify risks, and propose necessary adjustments for effective program execution. Manage and supervise technical teams, national and international experts, and consultants. Ensure the quality of programs, pedagogical resources, training content, and publications. 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 other relevant tasks to achieve IBE's objectives.
Work Experience
A minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience, with increasing levels of responsibility, including at least 3 years of international experience. 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 is essential.
Skills
Excellent knowledge of curriculum issues and education system reform processes. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex programs, prioritize tasks, and achieve results. Strong leadership, coordination, analytical, and risk management skills. Excellent communication, negotiation, and high-level representation abilities. Capacity to build effective partnerships with national authorities, technical and financial partners, and international organizations. Proficiency in standard IT tools.