Project Officer- Local Education Group (LEG)
Organizational Context
UNICEF Syria is actively engaged in restoring and transforming the nation's education system, which has been severely impacted by years of crisis. The organization supports integrated, multi-sectoral programming to ensure equitable and safe access to critical basic services for children and families, especially in high-need areas. In coordination with partners, UNICEF prioritizes accountability to affected populations and integrates child safeguarding and prevention of sexual exploitation into its programs, aiming to reach all children regardless of their location.
Job Purpose
This role supports the Ministry of Education's efforts to reform and strengthen Syria's education system, particularly through the Local Education Group (LEG). The UN Volunteer Specialist will manage the operational flow and information sharing for the LEG, a key multi-stakeholder platform for dialogue and coordinated action. The purpose is to enhance the Ministry's capacity in education sector planning, coordination, monitoring, and evidence-based decision-making. The assignment aims to reinforce government leadership, strengthen partnerships, and ensure coherent, Ministry-led implementation of national education priorities, promoting complementarity and avoiding duplication among partners.
Responsibilities
The UN Volunteer Specialist will support the operational coordination and information management of the Local Education Group (LEG) under the guidance of the Ministry of Education and UNICEF. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining a comprehensive database of LEG members and partners, coordinating technical working groups, and managing the LEG's information-sharing platform. The role involves organizing and managing administrative and logistical arrangements for LEG meetings, including drafting agendas, circulating materials, and preparing official meeting minutes with follow-up on decisions. Additionally, the volunteer will establish and maintain an electronic archive for all LEG documents and policies, manage an Action Points Tracker, prepare periodic status reports, and disseminate newsletters and updates to ensure effective information sharing among LEG members.
Work Experience
A minimum of three years of relevant professional experience is required in areas like coordination, program support, administration, or information management. This includes demonstrated experience in multi-stakeholder coordination, managing partner information, documenting meetings, and following up on action points. Proficiency in standard office applications and collaboration platforms, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a complex environment are essential. Experience in the education sector or fragile contexts is desirable.
Skills
Key competencies include accountability, adaptability, flexibility, creativity, judgment, decision-making, planning, organizing, professionalism, and self-management. Strong communication, advocacy, and public information skills are also important, with a focus on the education sector.