Coordination Officer (Education)

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Under the overall authority of ADG/ED, the guidance of the Director, Kabul Office, and the immediate supervision of the Head of Education Unit, a temporary appointment staff is being sought to serve as the Coordination Officer (Education) to support the enhancement of UNESCO’s position in the education inter-agency coordination mechanisms in Afghanistan.

The incumbent will contribute to the successful implementation of UNESCO’s education programmes and projects through resource mobilization and partnership development, in close coordination and collaboration with the programme/project officers at Education Unit, the Headquarters, Asia-Pacific Regional Bureau and other relevant units.

The incumbent will undertake the following broad-based tasks:

1. Support the Kabul Office to fulfill its role as the co-leads of the Local Education Group, Education Development Partners Group, and the UN Thematic Collaboration Group on Education, including follow up on coordination among local and global stakeholders on the implementation of the Afghanistan Education Sector Transitional Framework .

2. Develop and coordinate the planning and implementation of Education Unit’s reprogramming of existing programmes/projects, resource mobilization and partnership development.

3. Support the coordination of the planning and implementation of the UNDP Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan and monitoring the progress.

4. Participate in and contribute to UNESCO internal coordination with the Headquarters, Asia-Pacific Regional Bureau and other UNESCO entities.

5. Contribute to public information and communications of education programmes.

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)

Communication (C)

Accountability (C)

Innovation (C)

Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)

Planning and organizing (C)

Results focus (C)

Teamwork (C)

Professionalism (C)

For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Advanced University degree (equivalent to Masters) in education, social sciences or in a closely related area.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience in the coordination and implementation of education programmes and projects.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Excellent understanding of education actors’ expectations and trends in the education sector.
• Strong sensitivity and adaptability in post-conflict countries and diversity (culture, gender, religion, race and nationality).
• Integrity, reliability and sense of commitment in the execution of duties.
• Excellent coordination and organizational skills.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to draft clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and to maintain effective working relationships in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to work under pressure, to manage heavy workloads and to meet tight deadlines, paying close attention to detail and quality of work.
• Strong IT skills including good knowledge of standard office software and online collaboration tools.

LANGUAGES

• Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Experience in UNESCO or the UN’s field offices, ideally in crisis-affected contexts.
• Experience in building partnerships with a broad group of stakeholders, including governmental organizations, intergovernmental organizations, expert groups, private sector, civil society and NGOs.
• Experience in resource mobilization and development of project proposals for donors.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Familiarity with the work and functioning of the UN System, including key mechanisms such as the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), UN Country Team (UNCT) mechanisms, Delivering as One (DAO) and UN Joint Programming and UN inter-agency initiatives.
• Knowledge of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc.

For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits.

According to the decisions by the International Civil Service Commission, all active-duty stations in Afghanistan are currently granted a four-week R&R cycle. The four-week cycle will be reviewed every three months. The designated duty station for R&R travel is Istanbul, Turkey, until further notice.