UNESCO recruits 01 Hub management consultant and team leader
UNESCO
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Humanitaire (ONG, Associations, …), Projet/programme de développement
HUB MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT AND TEAM LEADER
Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED)
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Job Family: Field Operations Coordination
Type of contract : Non Staff
Duration of contract : From 1 to 6 months
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 20-NOV-2020
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
1. Background and ObjectiveUnder the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Education, with guidance from the Director of the Institute for Capacity Building in Africa (IICBA), and under the direct supervision of the IICBA Senior Education Programme Specialist, the incumbent will oversee the management of the Anglophone Africa Regional Knowledge and Information Exchange (KIX) Hub and its programme activities in collaboration with all of the Consortium Partners (CPs) involved in the project, namely IICBA, UNICEF and the African Union. This person will be responsible for achieving and reporting progress, results achieved as well as managing the three other members of the project team.
2. Purpose of the AssignmentThe KIX Hub’s purpose is to collect, generate, exchange and facilitate effective use of data, knowledge and innovation for education policy formulation and implementation among 19 Anglophone African countries in six thematic areas, namely (i) strengthening learning assessment systems, (ii) improving teaching and learning, (iii) strengthening early childhood care and education, (iv) achieving gender equality in and through education, (v) leaving no one behind, and (vi) meeting the data challenge in education.
DUTIES/TASKS AND EXPECTED OUTPUT
S/he will perform the following duties:Oversee the establishment, management, coordination, and monitoring of the KIX Anglophone Africa Hub.
Support knowledge synthesis and setting of regional knowledge and innovation agendas for education policy formulation and implementation.Provide guidance and technical support to government partners and national officials on the use and benefits of the Hub.Directly manage three KIX Hub Project Team members, leading the team to ensure effective and efficient coordination of the Hub.Liaise with the project donor, CPs, Regional Advisory Team, Technical Committee, direct implementing partners, Developing Country Partner focal points on inputs, progress and deadlines.Promote knowledge generation, experiential learning and use of the KIX Hub outcomes amongst developing country partners through advocacy and communications.Report on progress made and results achieved.Plan and organized in-person and virtual meetings for project team, partners and country focal points.Perform any other duties as may be required by his/her supervisor and IICBA’s Director.
TIME TABLE AND DELIVERABLESAn individual plan of activities and inception report submitted to the IICBA Senior Education Programme Specialist indicating how the tasks will be accomplished, submitted by January, 31st 2021;A monthly progressive report and a first technical progress report to be submitted to the donor, covering the draft first 12 months of KIX Hub activities, submitted by February, 28th 2021;A monthly progressive report and a report on institutional capacity development undertaken for countries on specific thematic areas based on common gaps identified, submitted by March, 31st 2021;
TIMETABLE AND DELIVERABLE CONTD.A monthly progressive reports and a report on technical assistance provided to member states on policy development and implementation along the six themes of the KIX hub and other emerging needs, submitted by April, 30th 2021;A monthly progressive report and a report on Workshops, Webinars and meeting reports on institutional capacity development workshops held for member states, submitted by May, 31st 2021 andA monthly progressive report and a report on countries identified to facilitate experiential learning visits and country scoping on selected thematic areas, submitted by June, 30th 2021;
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)Planning and organizing (C)Results focus (C)Teamwork (C)Innovation (C)Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)Accountability (C)Communication (C).
For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATIONMaster’s degree, required, ideally in Education or another related field, a PhD preferred or its equivalent from a recognized university.
WORK EXPERIENCEAt least 4 years of relevant professional experience, acquired at national and international level, in one or more of the following themes: Education policy formulation, project management, knowledge and information management or any related area.
At least five years of relevant professional experience in programme planning, management and coordination required. Preferably some of it in education and some of it in Africa.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIESAbility to work with minimal supervisionHigh level of technical writing skills, excellent communications, and analytical skills.Excellent organizational, networking and partnership building skills, tact and discretionExcellent interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy.Ability to multi-task, prioritize and deliver to deadline, as well as work under pressure.A key requirement is credibility and confidence, with high level representational and partnership building skills, involving a wide range of partners (including relevant Ministries, UN Agencies, donors and civil society).Demonstrated experience supervising and managing staff, including providing direct and remote technical support.Demonstrated experience in capacity building and mentoring of staff.Able to demonstrate, apply and share technical knowledge and recommendations to government partners and national officials.Demonstrated leadership, proactive communication and facilitation skills.Strong coordination, diplomacy and networking skills.Excellent communications, writing and editing, and analytical skills.Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural work environment.Set high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.Work experience with the United Nations or a specialized agency of it or with an international organization is an asset.Excellent drafting skills.
LANGUAGEExcellent knowledge (oral and written) in English.
SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESSPlease note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.
UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.
Interested applicants should send their motivation letter, CV, technical and financial proposals before 20th November 2020 midnight (Addis Ababa time).
Applications submitted without a clear work methodology and a fee will not be considered.
Remuneration will be based on UNESCO rate
Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in working with UNESCO.
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