The Chief is responsible for establishing the plans of action and overseeing work progress to ensure the achievement of concrete and sustainable programme/project results, according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework. Key function, accountabilities, and related duties/tasks:
Managerial leadership
Programme development and planning
Programme management, monitoring and quality control of results
Advisory services and technical support
Advocacy, networking and partnership building
Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have: Education:
An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: education, economics, psychology, sociology or another relevant technical field.
Work Experience:
A minimum of eight years of professional experience in programme planning, management, and/or research in education at the international level is required.
Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset.
Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
Familiarity/background with emergency is considered as an asset.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
