UNICEF, the world’s leading children’s rights organization, has an opening for a passionate and committed professional who wants to make a lasting difference for children in Zimbabwe. We are seeking people with a commitment for women and children, high drive for results, demonstrable embracing of diversity, integrity, demonstrable teamwork, good analytical and organizational skills.

Purpose of the post
Under the supervision of the Education Specialist (GPE) L4, the Education Specialist will contribute to management of the Global Partnership for Education funding in the amount of USD 23.6 million in order to boost learning outcomes in basic education through continuous professional development of teachers, improved teacher supervision and management as well as strengthened evidence based policy and strategic planning.

The post will ensure overall efficiency and effectiveness of the programme management, delivery and accomplishment of programme goals and objectives, which focus on the following main components:
–    Professional development for better teaching and learning
–    Supervision and management of teacher performance and development
–    Strengthened strategic planning leading to development of an education sector plan 2016-2020

Key result areas for this senior level post include
–    Take shared responsibility to the overall planning, management, implementation and reporting, monitoring and evaluation of the GPE support
–    Contribute technically and managerially to the policy and strategy formulation related to teacher development in Zimbabwe, and provide technical support and facilitation to the government partners and relevant stakeholders in the area
–    Contribute to education sector analysis, with a strong equity focus, related to the main components of GPE support, identify related bottlenecks and suggestions for improved learning and teaching quality
–    Takes shared responsibility for the development of the sectoral work plan, especially GPE programme, and situation analysis and contribute to inter-sectoral collaboration and gender-mainstreaming
–    Participate in major evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual sector review meetings with government counterparts with involvement of all stakeholders.

Minimum qualifications and experience required
–    Advanced university degree in one or more of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Education; Primary Education, or a Social Sciences fields relevant to international development assistance
–    At least five years of progressively professional work experience at national and international levels in field programmes relevant to Education programmes. Experience working in the UN or other international development organization an asset
–    Experience in working in policy and strategy development at national level, especially in the area of teacher development, teaching and learning improvement
–    Experience with addressing gender disparities and inequity
–    Background/familiarity in education sector development.

To apply
If you have experience of working in a similar capacity, meet the above profile and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send your application quoting vacancy notice number to the following address.

The HR Manager
(Vacancy Notice: No.Zim/2013:19) UNICEF, 6 Fairbridge Avenue, P O Box 1250 Belgravia, Harare

Or email: hararevacancies@unicef.org

Application deadline: 15 December 2013
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well-qualified candidates, particularly women are especially encouraged to apply.

NB:  Please note that UNICEF does not charge a fee or require personal banking details at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, traveling, processing, training or any other fees).