Associate Project Officer (Education)

OVERVIEW

Post Number : 5IQED00 20PA

Grade : P-2

Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED)

Duty Station: Erbil

Job Family: Education

Type of contract : Project Appointment

Duration of contract : 1 year

Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 04-DEC-2024

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

Duration of contract: 1 year with possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

In July 2022, UNESCO and KOICA signed the project “Enhancing Employability for Vulnerable Youth in Ninawa, Iraq”, The aim of this project will be to enhance the employability of graduates in relevant economic sectors meeting the needs of the labour market in Ninawa through employment-oriented training programs based on updated curricula and upgraded facilities of Mosul Vocational Training Centre and two Vocational schools.

In the framework of this project, the incumbent shall manage, support, coordinate and implement all aspects of outputs of the project, including:
1) improve the quality of provision of training within the 3 Centres of Vocational Excellence, 
2) Improve private sectors links through tailored support services, private sector participation in provision, and
3) Improve TVET provider infrastructure as a platform for demonstrating and setting TVET standards for excellence nationally.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Education, and the overall authority of the Director of UNESCO Office for Iraq, the incumbent will work as part of the Education and the main responsibilities includes the following, but not limited to:  

●    Guide the implementation and management of the Project;
●    Provide technical assistance and capacity development to partners;
●    Manage human resources and financial resources of the Project;
●    Oversee the monitoring and reporting of the Project within UNESCO and to the Donor. 
●    Oversee the people and financial resources of the Project
●    Coordinate between the different Implementing Partners and manage work of the Steering Committee
●    Prepare reports, briefings, presentations and other materials
●    Manage advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts
●    Undertake missions as necessary for project implementation in Iraq and elsewhere.
●    Assist with other tasks in the Office, as requested by the Director and/or Chief of Education
 

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in Education, Social Sciences, Civil Engineering or closely related field(s).

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in education, Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) or closely related fields, of which preferably least one (1) year acquired at the international level.
• Experience working on education and training or skills development projects.

LANGUAGES

• Excellent knowledge of English Language (written and spoken).

COMPETENCIES/ SKILLS

•    Integrity, reliability and sense of commitment in the execution of duties.
•    Excellent coordination skills.
•    Good knowledge of results-based and budget management tools.
•    Ability to build and maintain partnerships.
•    Ability to work under pressure, 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.
•    Knowledge of UNESCOs mission and the Education Sector’s Programme. 
•    Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
•    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbally and in writing), and sensitivity to the local context.
•    Excellent project implementation skills.
•   Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the Organization. 
 
 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE

• Experience within UNESCO and a good understanding of the Organization, including its administrative procedures and financial process.
• Experience in Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET)  for education. 
• Experience in the context of Middle East countries

LANGUAGES

• Working knowledge of Korean.
• Knowledge of the other UNESCO official languages (Arabic, French, Chinese, Russian and Spanish).

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

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