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The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is seeking for qualified candidate to fill the following post:
Background: Organizational Context: (Role of the position within the team, describing its leadership role, it’s external/internal work relationships or contacts, the contextual environment in which it operates and the scope of supervision received, and where applicable, exercise by the incumbent) The incumbent will act as a focal point for education in the area of operation and, under the leadership of the supervising officer(s), support UNHCR’s work regarding education and advocacy on all issues related to UNHCR education programmes and strategic directions. He/She works under the direct supervision of the Child Protection Officer. The incumbent will support the implementation of global level policies, including the UNHCR Education Strategy, adapted to the local context. He/She will participate in liaising with partners to assess the education context, to develop an implementation plan 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 may liaise with partners for joint support for education access for refugee and host community children. S/he collaborate closely with partners to ensure coherent annual planning based on a longer-term strategy, and jointly monitor and assess implementation, providing advice on programme reorientation where necessary. He/She will support the implementation of education approaches for emerging needs in refugee education, including attention to special needs, minorities, girls, pre-school education, and non-formal activities. He/She will support inter-sectoral linkages with child protection, SGBV, gender, community services, livelihoods and health, among others. |
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Duties and responsibilities: Functional Statement:
Accountability (key results that will be achieved)
Responsibility (process and functions undertaken to achieve results) Strategic Direction and Coordination
Response and Advice
Advocacy, Information Management and Research
Promotion and Capacity Building
External Relations
Authority (decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve results)
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Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required: Essential Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
Desirable Qualifications & Competencies:
Required Competencies: Managerial Competencies
Cross-Functional Competencies
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Eligibility:Candidates must be Sudanese nationals. Internal staff members should consult the Policy and Procedures on Assignments of Locally recruited Staff (PPAL). If you have questions regarding eligibility, you may also contact the HR Unit (Khartoum). Remuneration:A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, please visit the portal of the International Civil Service Commission at: http://icsc.un.orgSubmission of Applications:If you wish to be considered for this vacancy, please apply through the sudanjob Website.Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for written test and/or oral interview. UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees). UNHCR strongly encourages qualified female applicants for this position. UNHCR seeks to ensure that male and female employees are given equal career opportunities. UNHCR is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. Refugees – who cares? We Do |
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Only short listed candidates will be notified. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply Candidate Assessments may include a written examination followed by a Competency Based Interview.
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