Chad: Education in Emergency Specialist (P-3)

Main Duties/Responsibilities (including estimated time commitment):

1. Coordinate the education cluster which includes: Organize / facilitate education cluster meetings involving government counterparts and other key partners. Ensure technical leadership in line with INEE minimum standards. Comply with quality standards for cluster coordination, and pay particular attention to perception of independent cluster coordination in a context of “double-hatting”. Ensure timely and quality inputs from the education cluster to all intercluster exercises. (30%)

2. Supervise Information Management of the Education Cluster and ensure that both UNICEF Education section and the Education cluster have a timely and accurate understanding the education situation in areas affected by emergency (including, but not limited to – depending on the context – the number of children, including pre-school age children , girls and other excluded children, who need to access quality education, the safety and security of learning environments, the availability of psychosocial and health services, availability of teachers, teaching and learning materials, other relevant circumstances affecting children’s access to education). Focus on girls and other vulnerable groups. (15%)

3. Highlight education issues requiring a response – both immediate (less than 2 months) and medium term and make recommendations on specific sectoral (cluster) and UNICEF (programme) actions required. Ensure core commitments for children (UNICEF) and INEE (cluster) are taken into consideration, as well as considerations on risk-informed programming. Ensure translation of sectoral priorities into humanitarian response plans. (5%)

4. Identify potential partnerships to implement recommendations, assess potential partners where available and make recommendations on how to fill existing gaps. (5%)

5. Provide technical guidance and direction to UNICEF for effective planning, implementation and monitoring of agreed education in emergency and DRR plans including the setting up of safe and protective child friendly temporary learning spaces that promote the protection and well being of pre-school and primary school age children as well as adolescents by addressing non- formal and formal education, life skills, peace education, peacebuilding activities, psychosocial support for children and teachers, recreation and early childhood activities. Provide timely input relevant documentation to feed into project proposals and reporting documents including updates of the overall situation of education in emergency interventions, UNICEF’s specific programmatic contributions and progress towards appeal plans. Collect human interest stories and document good practices for the purpose of donor reporting (20%)

6. Make frequent field visits to affected regions/districts/villages to monitor implementation of activities, identify opportunities and constraints and any adjustments needed including additional staffing or staff/partner training or other interventions that impact positively on the response. Hold planning and progress review meetings with government counterparts and other relevant partners on areas concerning Education in Emergencies, clearly making the difference when speaking on behalf of the cluster or of UNICEF. (10%)

7. Under the supervision of Chief Education coordinate with the Operations/Supply staff on supply and non-supply assistance activities ensuring proper and timely UNICEF and govern­ment accountability. (5%)

8. Contribute in the development of funding raising proposals, reporting and other administrative tasks of UNICEF’s education in emergencies programme component and of the Education Cluster. (10%)

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

Education:

Master’s degree, preferably in education, humanitarian affairs, social science, development studies or other relevant field.

Work Experience:

3 to 5 years (of which at least 1 in the field) of progressively responsible professional experience in humanitarian affairs, human rights, education, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, or other related area. Experience in education in emergencies and/or cluster coordination a must.

Computer Skills:

Fully proficient computer skills including use of relevant software and other applications, e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, internal databases, Internet etc..

Other Skills:

Knowledge of the institutions of the UN system; ability to work in an international or multicultural environment.

Demonstrated experience in coordination and understanding of international humanitarian response architecture, humanitarian reform and action.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Working experience in developing countries.

Experience in or working with NGOs an asset

Languages:

Fluency in oral and written French and English is essential;. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.

Critical functional competencies

Technical –

Managing resources

Keeps performance objectives on track, despite changing demands and conflicting priorities, by co-ordinating and managing personnel, raw materials, donor funds, etc.

Ability to organize and facilitate training aimed to building capacity of colleagues and partners.

Deciding and initiating action

Takes initiative and progresses with work with minimal supervision. Accepts managerial responsibility and stands by decisions.

Teamwork

Ability to establish excellent working relationships across organisations. Maintains and extends an effective network of relevant and diverse individuals. Cooperates and works effectively with others in an emergency setting in the pursuit of common goals. Effectively links the purposes and functioning of the team to UNICEF's mission, vision, purpose, goals and results.

Building trust

Promotes policies, procedures, or structures that support strong relationships with partners. Demonstrates sensitivity towards their needs and expectations, maintaining open communication.

Persuading and influencing

Gains agreement and commitment form others by persuading, convincing and negotiating. Makes a strong positive personal impact on others and takes acre to mange one’s impression on others.

Embracing Diversity

Promotes, practices, and helps others value and respect diversity of gender, culture, opinions, values, perspectives, ideas, skills, expertise, knowledge, and experiences.

Flexibility

Works effectively on multiple assignments simultaneously and adapts to changing demands and circumstances; adaptable and ready to travel with little or short notice.

Managing Stress

Performs effectively in unstable, uncertain, or potentially dangerous environments while maintaining physical and mental health.

Ndjamenahr@unicef.org