Education Officer
Organizational Context
UNICEF Philippines is dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of every Filipino child, especially the most vulnerable. Working with the Philippine government, UNICEF aims to enhance national policies, programs, and services for children and adolescents. The organization addresses barriers to rights realization through partnerships, focusing on equity to ensure all children can survive, develop, and reach their full potential, contributing to sustained development and stability.
Job Purpose
The Education Officer will support UNICEF's mission to promote child rights by contributing to the design, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the education program in the Philippines. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, including government agencies, donors, and NGOs, to strengthen partnerships and achieve sustainable results. The officer will provide technical and operational support, prepare policy briefs, and contribute to program development and contingency planning. Key objectives include advancing innovation, knowledge management, and capacity building to foster sustainable improvements in education systems and outcomes, aligning with UNICEF's equity strategy and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Responsibilities
The Education Officer will support the design, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of UNICEF’s education program. This includes contributing to situation analyses, program strategies, results-based planning, and proposal development in alignment with UNICEF priorities and national policies. The role involves collaborating with government, donors, academia, NGOs, and UN agencies to identify priorities and strengthen partnerships for sustainable results. The officer will manage programs by establishing monitoring frameworks, reviewing progress, conducting field visits, identifying bottlenecks, and ensuring timely reporting and accountability, while also monitoring the effective use of program resources. Additionally, the position requires providing technical and operational support to partners, preparing policy briefs and strategic documents, and contributing to program development and contingency planning. The role also promotes advocacy, resource mobilization, and knowledge exchange through effective communication and participation in inter-agency forums, advancing innovation, knowledge management, and capacity building.
Work Experience
A minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience is required. This includes knowledge in basic education, foundational learning, digital learning/education (including system strengthening), pedagogy, and management in multigrade settings. Expertise in program development, management, monitoring, and research is essential. Experience working with or engaging the Department of Education is desirable.
Skills
Key competencies include accountability, adaptability and flexibility, planning and organizing, and professionalism. Expertise areas encompass community development, education, project management, program development, and strategy. Proficiency in English is required, with Filipino being fluent.