Education Specialist, NO-3, TA (6 months), #137482, Yaounde, Republic of Cameroon- WCAR

Organizational Context

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

Job Purpose

Under the guidance of the Chief, Education, the Specialist supports the development and preparation of Education programmes. They are responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on the progress of education programmes/projects within the country programme. The role provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of results in education programmes/projects aimed at improving learning outcomes and ensuring equitable and inclusive education, especially for marginalized, disadvantaged, and excluded children. The Specialist contributes to achieving results according to plans, allocations, results-based management (RBM) approaches, UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, performance standards, and the accountability framework.

Responsibilities

Support to programme development and planning. Programme management, monitoring, and delivery of results. Provide technical and operational support to programme implementation. Networking and partnership building. Drive innovation, knowledge management, and capacity building. Ensure programmes and projects are aligned with UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework. Facilitate the administration and achievement of results in education programmes/projects. Improve learning outcomes and promote equitable and inclusive education for all children, particularly those who are marginalized, disadvantaged, and excluded. Contribute to the overall goals of the UNICEF country programme in the education sector. Monitor programme activities, assess progress, and identify challenges and risks. Prepare regular reports on programme performance and outcomes. Engage with stakeholders, including government counterparts, NGOs, and other partners, to foster collaboration and resource mobilization. Share best practices and lessons learned to enhance programme effectiveness and promote knowledge exchange.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of professional experience in programme planning, management, and/or research in education is required.

Skills

Effective Communication, Networking, Evidence-based policy advocacy dialogue, Partners engagement, Programme development, Programme planning, Programme management, Monitoring and evaluation, Technical guidance, Operational support, Knowledge management, Capacity building

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