United Nations Children’s Fund
(UNICEF)
Kenya Country Office
Vacancy Announcement.
“KCO/EDUC/2014-015”
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posts: Education
Officer, NO-B
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Date of Issue: 20 June 2014
Closing Date: 04 July 2014
Applications
are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed
Term position of Education Officer in UNICEF Kenya Country Office.
Purpose of
the Post: Under the overall guidance of
the Education specialist in Nairobi, the incumbent will support UNICEF’s
education emergency response along with mainstreaming DRR and Peacebuilding
education in Kenya.
The
incumbent will contribute in assessing the emergency situation and develop
proposal for fund raising. Also responsible for implementation and monitoring
of the emergency response programmes
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist in
Program Planning and implementation: Assist the Education specialist in
planning and implementing emergency related program including EPRP (maintaining
minimum level of preparedness and response to any emergencies happening in
Kenya), DRR and Peace Education, support field offices in emergency planning
and response.
Programming
Monitoring and Management of Information: Monitor education in emergencies, DRR
and Peace Education interventions and programs for refugee and Kenyan children,
conduct regular field visits to monitor soft interventions as well as
monitoring supply availability and its use. Coordinates with Cluster
Information Management Officer/ UNHCR / UNICEF Field Offices and OCHA to
collect updated information on the emergency situation, coverage and gaps.
Collects
monthly reports from the partners and maintain / updated progress on ground
against individual project milestones, analyses the gaps and resource
requirements, provides information to contribute to the sitreps, donor
reporting and prepares funding proposals for emergency. Keeps track of refugee
situation, needs, gaps and response and contributes to reporting.
Cluster Coordination: Participates in the National
Education Cluster and other meetings on behalf of the section and ensure that
UNICEF’s point of view is well presented. In the absence of Cluster
Coordinator, works as Cluster Coordinator. Coordinates with the Directorate of
Field and Other Services Cluster on emergency related matters.
Assisting Partnerships: Assist in expanding and further
engaging education in emergencies, DRR and Peace Education partners to
effectively respond to the humanitarian needs including national/local
authorities, and national and international NGOs. Works closely with field
offices and county directors’ offices in the disaster affected counties to
ensure timely response, as well as with colleagues from other sectors such as WASH,
child protection to establish synergy and program convergence on ground.
Supplies Planning and Management: Plan all supplies in the beginning
of the year, including those required for prepositioning for any emergency
response, maintain inventory record, distribution based on complete
documentation, and replenishment, if required. Work closely with the Supply
Section to ensure timely procurement and delivery of supplies.
Identifying Cross Cutting Issues: Ensure that cross-cutting issues
including gender are identified and included in the education in emergencies
response strategy in accordance with existing and emergent needs.
Required
Qualifications: University degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the
following areas: Education; Primary Education, Economics, Social Sciences, or a
field(s) relevant to international development assistance.
Experience:
- Two years of professional work experience at national and international levels relevant to Education in Emergencies programmes.
- Experience working in the UN or other international development organization an asset.
Language:
- Fluency in English and another UN working language required.
- Knowledge of local working language of the duty station an asset.
i) Core Values (Required)
- Commitment
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Integrity
ii) Core Competencies (Required)
- Communication [ Level II ]
- Working with People [Level I ]
- Drive for Results [Level I ]
iii) Functional Competencies
(Required)
- Formulating Strategies and Concepts [ Level I ]
- Analyzing [ Level II]
- Applying Technical Expertise [Level II ]
- Learning and Researching [Level II]
- Planning and Organizing [ Level II ]
Interested
and suitable candidates should ensure they forward their applications along
with their curriculum vitae, P11 Form (internal candidates should attach copies of their last two Performance
Evaluation Reports), to:
The Human
Resources Manager
UNICEF
Kenya Country Office
Email
address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
Please
indicate Reference No. “KCO/EDUC/2014-015” in the email subject.
“Qualified
female candidates are encouraged to apply”
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tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse
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