UNICEF invited applications for appropriate candidates to fill their vacant position advertised in daily Classified Source newspaper dated 17 April, 2024.
UNICEF
Date Posted:
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17 April, 2024
Department:
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UNICEF
Category | Sector
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UNICEF
Newspaper:
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Classified Source Newspaper
Education:
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Bachelor
Total Vacancies:
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Details in attached ads
Vacancy Location:
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Karachi,
Job Type:
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Full Time
Expected Last Date:
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01 May, 2024
Vacant Positions: Education Officer
EDUCATION OFFICER
Currently, the UNICEF Karachi is searching for candidate for their vacant position i.e. Education Officer to join their team
JOB Description: Education Officer
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1. Support to program planning
Support the preparation, design and updating of the technical assistance plans in consultations with Government counter parts to ensure the plans are responsive to Government needs and are aligned to broader design of the program based on the current and comprehensive data and information available.
Provide technical and operational support for annual and quarterly Technical Assistance program reviews by executing/administering a variety of technical, program, operational and administrative transactions, preparing related materials/documentations and complying with organizational processes and management systems, to support results-based program planning.
Contribute to the development and rollout of content-based learning cycle modules, training materials and training of teachers in collaboration with technical contractors, Government counterparts and development partners.
Help supervisor set priorities, strategies and implementation plans of the programme. Keep abreast of development trends to enhance program management, efficiency and delivery.
2. Technical and operational support to program implementation
Provide technical and operational support to government counterparts and other country and field office partners/donors on the application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes and best practices on education and related issues to support program implementation, operations and delivery of results.
Conduct regular field visits and surveys and/or exchange information with partners/stakeholders at provincial levels to assess progress and provide technical support, take appropriate action to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for resolution. Report on critical issues, bottlenecks and potential problems for timely action to achieve results.
3. Program management, monitoring and delivery of results
Work closely and collaboratively with Country and Field Office education staff, and other internal and external colleagues and partners in the province, to discuss operational and implementation issues related to continuous professional development, provide solutions, recommendations and/or alert appropriate officials and stakeholders for higher-level intervention and/or decision. Keep record of reports and assessments for easy reference and/or to capture and institutionalize lessons learned.
Participate in related monitoring, reporting and evaluation exercises and reviews with other education staff and government counterparts to assess the current plans, and to report on required action/interventions at the higher level of sector management.
Monitor and report on the use of program resources (financial, administrative and other assets), in collaboration with other staff members, verify compliance with approved allocation/goals, organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity. Report on critical issues/findings to ensure timely resolution by management/stakeholders. Follow up on unresolved issues to ensure resolution.
Support in preparing regular/mandated program/project reports for management, donors and partners to keep them informed of progress.
4. Networking and partnership building
Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with government counterparts and other stakeholders, through active technical assistance in related meetings, record keeping, and sharing of information and knowledge to facilitate coordination in successful implementation of the continuous professional development model.
Participate in related meetings/events to collaborate with partners/colleagues. Integrate and harmonize UNICEF position and strategies with the development and planning process as appropriate.
5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
Contribute to identifying, capturing, synthesizing and sharing lessons learned for knowledge development and capacity development of stakeholders.
Apply innovative approaches and promote good practice to support the development of sound plans, including implementation and progress of continuous professional development for teachers.
Organize, implement and participate as resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of cluster based, supervisory, district and regional level officials in continuous professional development implementation, management and monitoring.”
Interested applicants can ship their CVs (required documents as per attached ads) before closing date: 01 May, 2024. Applicant required to virtually mention the job name inside the situation carried out for the location. UNICEF affords the same opportunity for all similarly qualified applicants.
