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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT (2016 002)

United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF)
Education Officer - NOB
Education Section
The United Nations Childrens Fund located in Cairo is recruiting Education Officer Education
section- NOB category level.
The position reports directly to the Education Specialist. The duration of position is 2 Years, renewable
subject to availability of funds.
This recruitment notice is open to internal and external applicants until 12 May 2016. Late
applications will not be considered.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
KEY END-RESULTS
1. Accurate, complete and up-to-date information made available for effective budget preparation, programme and

project design, implementation, management and evaluation in a gender-specific framework.

2. Project efficiency and effectiveness enhanced through effective implementation follow-on, including with all
implementing partners.
3. Progress reports and project work plans timely prepared, and effective technical assistance provided: in sharing
them with key partners, in the identification of required supplies and equipment, and in the drafting of Country
Programme Recommendation and other project documentation.
4. Appropriateness and completeness of financial and supply documentation as well as adherence to established
allotments ensured.
5. Knowledge sharing with donors, media and all stakeholders promoted with an emphasis on gender and equity.
6. Effective communication and networking achieved through strategic partnership and collaboration, and
coordination among Education system actors strengthened.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES and DUTIES & TASKS

Within the delegated authority and under the given organizational set-up, the incumbent may be assigned the primarily, shared, or
contributory accountabilities for all or part of the following areas of major duties and key end-results.

1. Programme/Project Management

Ensure the availability of accurate, complete and up-to-date information required for effective Education
programme and project design, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation, including gender
disaggregation; provide support for sharing the information with relevant partners Draft sound Education
programme budgets for review by the supervisor.
2. Project Efficiency and Effectiveness

Enhance project efficiency and effectiveness through implementation follow-on activities with various
implementing partners, including monitoring UNICEF inputs, local conditions and resources, flow of supply and
non-supply assistance and Education project status.

3. Work Plan and Project Documentation

Analyze collected data and information and prepare progress reports including monitoring and reporting
indicators by gender; draft changes in Education project work plans and assist in identification of required
supplies and equipment as well as in the drafting of Country Programme Recommendation and other project
documentation, assuring accuracy and consistency with established rules, regulations and plans of action, and
provide support for consultation with partners as required on planning and implementation of Country Programme
activities.
4. Project Implementation Information and Data

Ensure the appropriateness of financial, administrative and supply documentation; verify that Education project
expenditures are within allotments and that data is consistent with the project information and database (e.g., FLS,
ProMS). Follow up on queries, including with and by partners, or initiate corrective action on discrepancies .
5. Knowledge Sharing

Compile Education project implementation training and orientation materials to promote knowledge sharing with
donors and media.
6. Communication and Networking

Ensure the effective communication and networking developed and maintained through partnership and
collaboration with all stakeholders.

Collaborate with Operations staff to implement internal controls systems and resolve day-to-day issues or
discrepancies in financial or supply management; and provide support for orientation and training of all
implementing partners to UNICEF financial and supply policies and procedures.

Team with local Government counterparts to exchange information on Education project implementation
and status as well as movement and distribution of supplies.
Supports coordination with members of the development community, including NGOs, UN and bilateral
agencies in the exchange of information relating to Education sector.

Qualifications:

University degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Education; Primary
Education, Economics, Social Sciences, or a field(s) relevant to international development assistance.

Two years of professional work experience at national and international levels relevant Education
programmes. Experience working in the UN or other international development organization an asset.

Background in Emergency programme an asset.

Excellent knowledge of written and spoken Arabic and English.

Competencies:
Core Competencies: Communication -Working with people -Drive for Results
Functional Competencies:
Formulating Strategies and Concepts, Analyzing, Applying Technical Expertise, Learning and Development,
Planning and organizing.

UNICEF Egypt is an equal opportunity employer. UNICEF is a smoking free environment.

Interested candidates should submit a recent Curriculum Vitae and UN Personal History form (P11) in addition
to the last two Performance Evaluation Reports in case of internal candidate not later than 12 May 2016 to
UNICEF Egypt by email at cairohrvacancies@unicef.org

Please clearly indicate in the subject line of your application message the above reference code and position title,
applications with no such indication in the subject line will not be considered
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by UNICEF for further consideration.