UNESCO and the International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030, in collaboration with 6 international partner organizations [Education International (EI), the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), the International Labour Organization (ILO), UNHCR, UNICEF, and the World Bank] have developed the Initiative: \u201cStrengthening Multi-Partner Cooperation to Support Teacher Policy and Improve Learning\u201d. The Initiative aims to coordinate a harmonized multi-partner approach to support selected developing countries in Africa in strengthening their teacher policies as integrated components of their education sector plans for the achievement of the teacher target of SGD 4.<\/p>\n
The Initiative targets four developing countries in Africa: Burkina Faso, Ghana, Malawi and Uganda. Of paramount importance is the countries\u2019 engagement in choice and focus of interventions throughout the duration of the Initiative. To ensure full country ownership, the countries\u2019 participation in the design, implementation and monitoring of the activities is essential for the success of the Initiative. As UNESCO is coordinating the initiative at global level with UNICEF as the country project lead agency for Ghana, the UNESCO Office in Accra, in consultation with the Section for Teacher Development will liaise with the UNICEF Country Office in Ghana for the implementation, monitoring and reporting of the project in Ghana.<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Title:\u00a0NATIONAL ASSOCIATE PROJECT OFFICER<\/strong><\/p>\n Domain:<\/strong>\u00a0Education II. Duties and requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n Under the overall authority of the Director of the UNESCO Office in Accra, the supervision of the National Programme Officer for Education in Accra and in close consultation with the Project Coordinator in Paris, the incumbent will be responsible for the implementation, monitoring and reporting of the Initiative in Ghana and undertake the following tasks and responsibilities:<\/p>\n \u2022 Assist with the coordination and management of project activities in Ghana: In consultation with the national focal point, ensure quality achievements of the project outputs in line with the Initiative\u2019s Results Framework and UNESCO qualitative standards. Design a detailed work plan and assuring regular monitoring of the implementation activities. Identify project implementation partners and service providers, and ensure their engagement in project\u2019s activities. Draft terms of reference and identify contractors for the local contracts, assuring that UNESCO rules of procurement procedures are respected. Ensure capacity development of national stakeholders in all activities. Follow\u2013up on the implementation of the contracts, assessing the quality of services provided, undertaking corrective actions when necessary and requesting disbursement of funds. Maintain regular relations with the national counterparts and the key stakeholders (Ministries, regional and local authorities, etc.). Assist in the preparation of and follow-up to meetings at national level. Liaise with UNESCO\u2019s entities and networks to support the planning, implementation and monitoring of the project. Assist in the preparation of conceptual documents, strategic papers, work plan templates, tools and guidance notes. Provide country-specific input to reports for UNESCO, the donor and project partners, and to evaluations. Competencies<\/strong><\/p>\n A successful candidate will be required to demonstrate the following competencies:<\/p>\n \u2022 Core Competencies: Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Advanced university degree (Masters level or equivalent) in education, social sciences, development studies, international affairs, management studies, or related areas.<\/p>\n Work Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience in the field of education, programme coordination and management, preferably in the area of teachers. Skills and competencies<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Strong knowledge of the country context, with a particular focus on education, sector planning, teachers, local governance and civil society. Languages<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.<\/p>\n Desirable qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n Work experience<\/p>\n \u2022 Previous experience with UN agencies and understanding of the UN System. Skills and competencies<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Ability to engage and form effective working relationships with counterparts. Languages<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Good knowledge of French and national languages.<\/p>\n Assessment<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 An assessment exercise may be used in the evaluation of candidates.<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Accra<\/p>\n How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n To apply, please send your application letter, UNESCO CV (CV Form to be used), in English by email with the subject \u201cApplication NOB Ghana (NTI)\u201d to:\u00a0r.bashizi-rwankuba@unesco.org<\/strong><\/p>\n Closing Date:<\/strong>\u00a022 August, 2018<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" UNESCO and the International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030, in collaboration with 6 international partner organizations [Education International (EI), the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), the International Labour…..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6721,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[29],"tags":[2027],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2nO32-8qJ","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32409"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6721"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=32409"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32409\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32409"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=32409"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=32409"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nGrade:<\/strong>\u00a0NOB (Only nationals of Ghana may apply for this post)
\nDuty Station:<\/strong>\u00a0Accra, Ghana
\nType of contract:<\/strong>\u00a0Project Appointment
\nDuration:<\/strong>\u00a012 months, with possibility of extension depending on availability of funds and performance (6 months probationary period)
\nAnnual salary:<\/strong>\u00a096,423 Cedi<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Assist in monitoring progress and performance of the Initiative: Daily monitor and regularly evaluate project activities, reporting on the progress achieved and suggesting updates of the project log frame. Present aggregate strategic analysis on project performance based on commitment of partners, progress in implementation of activities outputs. Regularly conduct meetings with the project stakeholders, preparing minutes of meetings and action plans with clear responsibilities and timeframe. Conduct periodic project reviews with the governmental counterparts and other partners, recording the results of the review meetings in minutes, reports and formulation of the action plans. Foster exchanges of information and lessons learned, identifying new strategies and actions to improve delivery of services and to achieve the project objectives.
\n\u2022 Assist in the coordination and monitoring of the financial aspects of the Initiative: Draft contractual arrangements with service providers (partner organizations, ministries, teacher organizations, research institutions, individual national experts, etc.) for activities to be conducted at country level, based on work plans budget allocation and assuring that UNESCO applicable rules and procedures are respected. Monitor and report on the Initiative budget, using appropriate administrative tools and channels within UNESCO internal administrative units.
\n\u2022 Provide assistance to increasing the visibility of the Initiative: Prepare country-specific technical briefs\/status updates on the project for wider dissemination (UNESCO and partners websites). Assist in the preparation of annual donor and partner meetings, as well as any other event related to the Initiative. Ensure timely updating of the Initiative\u2019s communications and assist in the production of communication materials (publications, brochures, etc.) in coordination with partner organizations and colleagues in the field. Organize communication events (seminars and workshops) and liaising with local media. Prepare necessary press release and outreach materials, ensuring that the major events have necessary press coverage. Provide country-specific web content on major project\u2019s achievements and milestones in project implementation.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Accountability
\n\u2022 Communication
\n\u2022 Teamwork
\n\u2022 Innovation
\n\u2022 Results focus
\n\u2022 Planning and organizing
\n\u2022 Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Experience in management of education programmes (planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting).
\n\u2022 Experience in working with Government and high-level development partners and international\/national Non-Governmental Organizations.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Excellent organizational, networking and partnership building skills, tact and diplomacy.
\n\u2022 Familiarity with the administrative procedures of UN organizations, preferably UNESCO;
\n\u2022 Strong strategic and analytical skills.
\n\u2022 Proven excellent oral, written and communication skills.
\n\u2022 Ability to multi-task, prioritize to adjust work schedules and deliver timely results.
\n\u2022 Ability to work with a wide range of high-level partners.
\n\u2022 Good computer and other IT skills including excellent skills in MS office.
\n\u2022 Knowledge of financial tools such as SAP.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Experience in the education sector planning, management, and implementation of project in education, with a clear understanding of the development work.
\n\u2022 Experience in training, coordination and\/or institutional and human capacity building.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Proven ability to work within limited time constraints in the preparation of high quality products.
\n\u2022 Proven ability to work in a politically complex, unstable and sometimes insecure environment.<\/p>\n