Education Programme Associate
Organizational Context
UNICEF operates globally to protect and advance children's rights, focusing on ensuring every child is healthy, educated, and reaches their full potential, with a special emphasis on the most disadvantaged. In Georgia, UNICEF collaborates with national partners to strengthen equitable, inclusive, and quality education systems, aiming to improve learning outcomes and support evidence-informed policies. The Country Programme 2026-2030 prioritizes learning and skills development to equip children and adolescents with essential life skills.
Job Purpose
The Education Programme Associate will support UNICEF Georgia's Education Section in implementing and monitoring programmes focused on learning and skills development for children and adolescents. This role involves assisting in coordination with government bodies, civil society, and academic institutions to strengthen early childhood education, inclusive education, and adolescent skill-building initiatives. The position aims to contribute to research, evidence generation, and knowledge management, documenting programme results and best practices. This assignment offers a valuable opportunity for a young professional to gain practical experience in programme implementation, partnership engagement, research, and advocacy within the UN system, working under the guidance of the Education Specialist.
Responsibilities
Support the implementation and monitoring of the Education Section's activities, ensuring follow-up on agreed actions with partners. Coordinate with government counterparts, academic institutions, civil society organizations, and development partners through meetings, consultations, workshops, and field visits. Assist in organizing and documenting programme activities, capacity-building events, and learning initiatives, fostering collaboration across UNICEF programme areas for integrated child development approaches. Contribute to strengthening early childhood education and care, and support initiatives promoting inclusive and equitable education for vulnerable children, including those with disabilities and ethnic minorities. Assist in adolescent skills development and transition programs, promoting gender equality and youth participation. Collect, organize, and analyze programme information for planning, proposals, and reporting. Conduct research and desk reviews on relevant education topics like inclusive education and digital learning. Document programme results, lessons learned, and promising practices, preparing reports and presentations. Contribute to communication, knowledge-sharing, and advocacy efforts for children's right to quality education.
Work Experience
1 month of experience is required. No specific prior experience is mandatory, but demonstrated interest or experience in education programmes, child rights, social development, inclusion, data collection, report writing, knowledge management, or stakeholder engagement is highly regarded. Previous volunteer experience or cross-cultural exposure is also beneficial.
Skills
Key competencies include Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Knowledge Sharing, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Technological Awareness, and Working in Teams. Specific expertise areas include Community Development and Education. Strong written and verbal communication, information synthesis, report drafting, event coordination, and collaborative work in multicultural environments are essential.