Education Officer (Learning for the 21st Century)
Organizational Context
UNICEF operates in over 190 countries, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them reach their full potential. We are committed to our mission, offering staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal growth in a passionate and inclusive culture, with competitive compensation and benefits.
Job Purpose
The Education Officer (Learning for the 21st Century) in Jakarta, Indonesia, will provide professional, technical, and operational support to UNICEF's education program. This role involves researching, analyzing, and presenting data to inform program development and formulation. The officer will contribute to designing, planning, and implementing UNICEF Indonesia’s gender-responsive Adolescent Skills Development program, focusing on 21st-century, digital, entrepreneurial, and green skills. This includes supporting innovations in STEM education and developing regional action plans for out-of-school children. The position is crucial for program management, monitoring, and delivering results, ensuring effective use of resources and capturing lessons learned.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Education Specialist, the Education Officer will support programme development and planning by researching and analyzing regional and national trends, collecting and synthesizing information for program design, and preparing technical reports. They will contribute to setting program goals, objectives, and strategies through data analysis and reporting. The role involves providing technical and administrative support throughout the programming cycle, including preparing documentation for reviews and approvals. For programme management, monitoring, and delivery of results, the officer will collaborate with colleagues and partners to address implementation issues, suggest solutions, and escalate concerns. They will participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, prepare reports, and monitor the use of programme resources, ensuring compliance with regulations and donor commitments. The officer will also prepare draft inputs for programme and donor reporting.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of professional experience in programme planning, management, and implementation in the field of education or child development is required. Experience in adolescent skills development, STEM education, or working with out-of-school children is desirable.
Skills
Programme Development, Programme Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Stakeholder Engagement, Adolescent Skills Development, 21st Century Skills, Digital Literacy, STEM Education, Results-Based Management, UNICEF Procedures