Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ghanaian Nationals for the position of Education Officer ( National Officer Category.)

•   VN No.: VN-15-01
•   IMIS #:  16863
•   Type of Contract: Fixed-Term
•   Post Level: NO-B
•   Duty Station: Tamale

UNICEFs current Education Programme is being delivered in the context of the 5 year Country Programme 2012-2016. UNICEF works in close partnership with the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service. The UNICEF zonal office in Tamale works closely with the GES regional and district education offices in 9 of the most deprived districts in Upper East, Upper West and the Northern regions.

UNICEF is supporting the government to address issues of access through support to Complementary Basic Education for out-of-school children as well as quality issues through institutionalising participatory teaching and learning skills including teacher counselling and positive discipline into in-service teacher education and trainings, leadership and management training for school heads. Ensuring social accountability and engagement of key stakeholders is facilitated through parental and community involvement in school management, systems to strengthen safety and protection of children in schools and through social change processes engaging stakeholders at national and sub-national level in speaking out against and making violence and abuse 'visible' and unacceptable.

Purpose of Position:

Under the general guidance of the Chief of field Office (P4), the incumbent will be accountable for professional technical contribution to education programmes/projects design, planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation, data analysis and progress reporting. Commitment for enhancement of gender-sensitive teamwork and capacity building, in support of achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with country programme goals and strategy,

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

•   Ensure the availability of accurate, complete and up-to-date information required for effective Education programme and project design, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation, including gender disaggregation. Draft sound Education programme budgets for review by the supervisor. Provide overall oversight to the implementation of Education programme activities in the three northern regions.
•   Enhance project efficiency and effectiveness through implementation follow-on, including monitoring UNICEF inputs, local conditions and resources, flow of supply and nun-supply assistance and Education project status.
•   Analyse collected data and information and prepare progress reports including monitoring and reporting indicators by gender; draft changes in Education project work plans and assist in identification of required supplies and equipment as well as in the drafting of Country Programme Recommendation and other project documentation, assuring accuracy and consistency with established rules, regulations and plans of action,
•   Ensure the appropriateness of financial, administrative and supply documentation; verify that Education project expenditures are within allotments and that data is consistent with the project information and database (e.g., VISION). Follow up on queries or initiate corrective action on discrepancies.
•   Compile Education project implementation training and orientation materials to promote knowledge sharing with donors and media.
•   Support coordination with members of the development community, including NGOs, UN and bilateral agencies in the exchange of information relating to Education sector.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   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.
•   Five years of professional work experience at national and international  levels relevant to Education programmes,
•   Experience working  in  the  UN  or  other international development    organisation   an asset.
•   Background  in Emergency programmes an asset.

Language Proficiency

•   Fluency in English required.
•   Knowledge of local working language of the duty station and another UN working language an asset.

Competency Profile   
Core Values (Required)

•   Commitment
•   Diversity and Inclusion
•   Integrity

Core Competencies (Required)

•   Communication [I]
•   Drive for Result [I]
•   Working With People [I]

Functional Competencies (Required)

•   Formulating Strategies and Concepts [I]
•   Analysing [II]
•   Applying Technical Expertise [I]
•   Learning & Researching[II]
•   Planning and Organising [II]

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

If you have experience working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better would for children and match the profile outlines, send a brief application letter supported by detailed curriculum vitae, UN Personal History form (which can be downloaded from: http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc) and photocopies of other supporting documents email to:

hrghana@unicef.org

or

The Human Resources Officer
UNICEF
P. O. BOX 5051
Accra-North

Closing Date: 02 February, 2015

•   Applicants are requested to indicate the title of the position they are applying for
•   Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written test.

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY NOTE: UNICEF IS A SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENT!!!