Education Officer, Cairo, Egypt – Job Ref. EG/UNICEF/1712/2526

Department/Office: Cairo, Egypt

Categories: Education

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For every child, the right to Learn

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations

How can you make a difference?

You will be working in a Country Office (CO) where the Education Programme is a key component of the Country Programme (or UNDAF). You will report to the Education Specialist leading inclusion, non-formal education and education in emergencies. Under their supervision, you will provide professional technical, operational, and administrative assistance throughout the entire programming process for education programmes/projects within the Country Programme. This includes development planning, execution, management, and implementation of a variety of technical and administrative tasks to facilitate programme development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on programme progress and results.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

Support to programme development and planning

Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results

Technical and operational support to programme implementation

Networking and partnership building

Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

1. Support to programme development and planning

Contribute to the preparation and updating of the situation analysis for the development, design and management of education related programmes as well as Researching and reporting on development trends (economic, social, health etc.)
Provide technical and administrative support throughout all stages of programming processes by executing and administering a variety of technical programme transactions.
2. Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results

Work closely and collaboratively with internal colleagues and partners to collect, analyze and share information on implementation issues, also suggest solutions on routine programme implementation and Keep record of reports and assessments to capture and institutionalize lessons learned.
Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual sectoral reviews with government and other counterparts.
Monitor and report on the use of sectoral programme resources, verify compliance with approved allocation, organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity.
Prepare draft inputs for programme/donor reporting.
3. Technical and operational support to programme implementation

Undertake field visits and surveys and share information with stakeholders to assess progress. Report on critical issues, bottlenecks and potential problems for timely action to achieve results.
Provide technical and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and other country office partners/donors on the application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes and best practices on education related issues.
4. Networking and partnership building

Draft communication and information materials for CO programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnerships and alliances.

Prepare resource mobilization materials and briefs for fund raising and partnership development purposes.
5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

Sharing lessons learned for knowledge development and capacity development of stakeholders. As well as applying innovative approaches and promoting good practice to support the implementation.
Participate as a resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders.
If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Education Officer Level 2 GJD.doc

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

Education:University degree in education, psychology, sociology or another relevant child-rights technical field.
Work Experience:A minimum of two years of professional experience in programme planning, management, and/or research in education, with specific focus on education in emergencies and inclusion 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.
 Required Skills:
Inclusive Education and Child Protection Competence
Ability to design and deliver education that meets the diverse needs of all learners, including children with disabilities, gender minorities, and those affected by displacement or trauma.

Understanding of safeguarding principles, psychosocial support, and inclusive pedagogical methods.

Coordination and Partnership Skills
Capacity to work effectively with multiple stakeholders—local education authorities, NGOs, UN agencies, communities, and parents—to ensure alignment with national and humanitarian education frameworks.

Strong communication and advocacy skills to promote inclusive and equitable access to education.

Programme Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation Skills
Experience in needs assessments, data collection (including sex-, age-, and disability-disaggregated data), and using results to improve programme quality.

Ability to manage resources, report on progress, and ensure accountability to affected populations.

Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Desirables:

Relevant experience in a UN system agency
Experience working with government partners
Understanding of national education systems, policy frameworks, and education sector plans
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