Education Officer (Foundational Skills, Gender & Disability Inclusion)
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. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built.
Job Purpose
The Education Officer (Foundational Skills, Gender & Disability Inclusion) reports to the Chief of Education and is responsible for providing research, analysis, and recommendations based on advanced knowledge of foundational skills development and equitable, inclusive education. The role supports UNICEF Indonesia’s flagship foundational skills development program, including the development and implementation of Gender, Equity, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) strategies and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) frameworks. The position also contributes to the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) System Capacity Grant work program, focusing on technical oversight of research related to gender and inclusive education. This role provides professional technical, operational, and administrative support throughout the programming process, applying theoretical and technical skills to research, collect, analyze, and present program information while learning organizational procedures.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Chief of Education, the Education Officer will support programme development and planning by contributing to situation analyses, researching development trends, and reporting for program design and management. They will assist in establishing sectoral program goals, objectives, and strategies, and contribute to results-based planning through research and analysis of education-related information. The role involves providing technical and administrative support throughout programming, executing technical transactions, preparing documentation, and ensuring compliance with organizational processes. For program management, monitoring, and results delivery, the officer will collaborate with colleagues and partners to analyze implementation issues, suggest solutions, and prepare reports. They will participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, program reviews, and sectoral reviews, documenting results for follow-up. Monitoring and reporting on the use of program resources, verifying compliance, and reporting issues for timely resolution are key. The officer will also prepare draft inputs for program and donor reporting. In terms of technical and operational support, the role includes undertaking field visits and surveys to assess progress, reporting on critical issues, and providing technical and operational support to government counterparts.
Work Experience
At least two years of professional experience in education programme planning, management, and implementation, with a focus on foundational skills, gender, and disability inclusion. Experience in research, data analysis, and report writing is essential. Experience working with government counterparts and international organizations is desirable.
Skills
Foundational Skills Development, Gender and Disability Inclusion, Programme Planning and Management, Research and Analysis, Monitoring and Evaluation, Report Writing, Stakeholder Engagement, Technical Support, Data Collection, UNICEF Procedures, GEDSI Strategies, GPE System Capacity Grant