Education Officer (Learning and Skills)
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. 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
The Education Officer (Learning and Skills) will provide professional technical, operational, and administrative support throughout the programming process for UNICEF's foundational learning, skills, adolescent development, and non-formal education initiatives. The role contributes to programme design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and knowledge management, with a focus on accelerating foundational learning and strengthening pathways for out-of-school children and adolescents to access learning, skills development, and employment opportunities. The position aims to support the achievement of sustainable results to improve learning outcomes and universal access to quality, equitable, and inclusive education, thereby enhancing UNICEF's ability to provide programme services that promote social equality.
Responsibilities
The Education Officer will support programme development and planning, ensuring alignment with UNICEF's strategic goals and national education priorities. They will manage and monitor programme implementation, delivering results in areas such as foundational learning, skills development, and adolescent transition to employment. The role involves providing technical and operational support to partners, including federal, provincial, and local government counterparts, for the implementation and scale-up of learning and skills interventions. This includes non-formal education, alternative learning pathways, and school-to-work transition opportunities. Networking and partnership building with government, NGOs, and other stakeholders will be crucial for strengthening education systems. The officer will also contribute to innovation, knowledge management, and capacity building by supporting evidence generation, documenting good practices, and developing advocacy materials to inform policy dialogue and scale-up effective approaches for adolescent learning and human capital development in Nepal.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of professional experience in programme planning, management, and/or research in education is required. Experience working with provincial and local governments on education delivery is mandatory.
Skills
Foundational learning (literacy, numeracy, teacher support), Non-formal education and alternative learning pathways, Adolescent skills development and school-to-work transition, Programme planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, Data analysis and knowledge product development, Government and multi-stakeholder coordination, Communication and facilitation, Capacity building, Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)