GBLCAREERS

The incumbent will act as the focal point for the education sector in the area of operation, provide leadership for UNHCR regarding education and advocate on all issues related to UNHCR education programmes and strategic directions. He/She normally works under the direct supervision of the UNHCR Protection Officer and overall supervision of the Deputy Representative (Protection). He/She will coordinate the adaption of global level policies, in broad collaboration with the Ministry of Education at national, provincial and district levels, UNICEF, Education partners and other appropriate national and international partners, including community-based organisations. He/She will liaise with partners to assess the education context, identify and address gaps, to develop annual implementation plans and to monitor the programme and assess impact. He/She will work in collaboration with in-country education partners to improve access to, and quality of, refugee education at all levels, both formal and non-formal and will liaise with partners for joint support for education access for refugee and host community children. This may include, among others, ensuring a cohort of trained teachers, assurance of safe learning environments, monitoring learning achievement, organising accelerated learning programmes for older students, facilitating smooth transition from primary to secondary education and ensuring student participation in certified education programmes. He/She will develop innovative education approaches for emerging needs in the refugee education, including attention to special needs, minorities, girls, pre-school education and non formal activities. He/She will foster and ensure inter-sectoral linkages with child protection, SGBV, gender, community services, livelihoods and health, among others. The incumbent will, as pertinent to the operation’s staffing profile, supervise lower grade education staff.

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

University degree in Education or Social Sciences with at least 8 years (6 years with Advanced University degree) of relevant work experience.
Background in relevant education systems with good knowledge of relevant curricula.
Demonstrated work experience in education programmes.
Field experience in programme implementation and coordination.
Knowledge of refugee protection principles and framework.
Familiarity with INEE standards.
Excellent knowledge of English and working knowledge of another UN language.
(In offices where the working language is not English, excellent knowledge of UN working language of duty station and working knowledge of English.)

For National Officer Positions, very good knowledge of local language and local institutions is essential.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

Training and coaching skills/facilitation of learning.
Demonstrated work experience in refugee education programmes.
Experience with educational research, teaching or education administration.
Experience in the area of child protection.
Demonstrated expertise in community services, community development/organization, social work, social surveys/ assessment, counselling, or related areas.
Team building/development training.