OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
Duties and requirements
Under the overall authority of the Director of the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning(UIL) and the direct supervision of the Chief Programme Coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible for the overall management of the Literacy and Basic Skills programme (LBS). UIL’s LBS Programme is one of the three UIL Programmes with a focus on supporting Member States to integrate literacy and basic skills in their national development strategies and improve programme design, management and evaluation. UIL’s annual work plan is adopted by its Governing Board in accordance with UNESCO’s Programme and Budget 38 C/5. The LBS Programme contributes to UNESCO’s Expected Result 2 (National capacities strengthened to scale up inclusive and gender-responsive quality literacy programmes).
Within this context, the incumbent’s main activities will be to:
- Lead the conceptualization, design, planning, development, coordination, monitoring and implementation of UIL’s LBS programme;
- Develop, coordinate and monitor capacity development programmes, especially in monitoring and evaluating the progress of literacy and basic skills programmes in UNESCO Member States,
- Collaborate with UNESCO Headquarters and other UNESCO entities to organize advocacy events including the International Literacy Day
- Provide technical contribution to Capacity Development for Education (CAP Ed) programme
- Support and liaise with respective Ministries of Education and heads of local governments to advance the LBS programme objectives
- Coordinate the implementation of actions recommended by the Global Alliance for Literacy within the framework of lifelong learning (GAL)
- Plan and implement specific research projects that contribute to the achievement of UNESCO’s expected results;
- Coordinate the work of colleagues in the LBS team including the ongoing programmes like maintenance of LitBase, RAMAA, action research in multi-lingual settings, involving higher education institutions in literacy programmes, literacy assessment framework, and use of ICTs to expand access to literacy learning;
- Contribute to the formulation and execution of the annual work plans as necessary and appropriate; and
- Undertake further activities in the framework of the programme as requested by the Chief Programme Coordinator and/or the Director.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- Advanced university degree (equivalent to Master) in education or the social sciences that focuses on an area relevant to lifelong learning, adult education, or literacy. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- A minimum of 7 years’ professional experience in a UIL-relevant context, preferably in literacy and in an international setting;
- Extensive experience with developing and leading consultancy services
- Work experience and demonstrated expertise in evaluation and monitoring of educational programmes.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to identify key strategic issues, objectives, opportunities and risks; demonstrated ability to translate strategy into priorities and action
- Excellent organizational skills with ability to establish priorities, coordinate and monitor own work plan
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively and persuasively both orally and in writing, with strong representational abilities
- Ability to work in a team and to maintain effective working relationships
- Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, motivate and supervise staff and teams and to maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural environment
- Solid IT skills including knowledge of office software
LANGUAGES
- Fluent in English and good working knowledge of another UNESCO language
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- PhD or an equivalent degree in education or the social sciences that focuses on an area relevant to lifelong learning, adult education, or literacy.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
- A track record of successful fundraising
- Familiarity with the work and general functioning of international organizations and/or the United Nations system
- Ability to work effectively in international, interdisciplinary and multilingual teams.
LANGUAGES
- A good knowledge of a UNESCO language other than English.
BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
UNESCO’s salaries are calculated in US dollars and exempt from income tax. They consist of a basic salary and a post adjustment which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station and exchange rates. Other benefits include: 30 days’ annual leave, family allowance, home travel, education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance. Please note that UNESCO is a non-smoking Organization.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Type of contract: Project Appointment
Level of contract: P4
Remuneration: Single rate: USD 88,223 / Dependency rate: USD 94,739
Duration: One year with possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performanc
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please send your application letter, UNESCO CV, in English to the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning, Feldbrunnenstrasse 58, 20148 Hamburg, Germany, or by email to uil-apps@unesco.org. Application files with the reference “Programme Coordinator LBS” will have to reach UNESCO office before 15 August 2016 midnight (local time).
Please note that only pre-selected candidates will be contacted.
A written test may be used in the evaluation of short-listed candidates.
UNESCO is committed to gender equality in its programming and to gender parity within the Secretariat. Therefore, women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
A written test may be used in the evaluation of short-listed candidates.
UNESCO is committed to gender equality in its programming and to gender parity within the Secretariat. Therefore, women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
