Programme Coordinator UNESCO Addis Ababa

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Programme Coordinator

UNESCO Addis Ababa, International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa (IICBA)

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

P-5

AF/RP/ETH/ED/0020

16 August 2011

Under the overall authority of the Director of International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa, the incumbent will develop and implement the programme strategies and activities of the Institute, following the orientations given by the Assistant Director General for Education (ADG/ED) and the Governing Board of IICBA. The incumbent will carry out the following duties and responsibilities:

Lead initiation and supervision of teacher policy development and capacity building; research and development; educational policy, planning and management;

Promote innovative approaches to teacher education development and supervisory work on curriculum development, with particular emphasis on the introduction of ICT into education systems in Africa;

Cooperate with the African Union commission, United Nations Agencies, Fund and Programmes and other International Agencies and NGOs on the educational aspects of activity programming and on the formulation of strategies for capacity building;

Contribute to needs assessment and identification concerning educational capacity building in the region, including the preparation of studies, surveys and publications related to IICBA fields of competence; disseminate information on UNESCO, especially IICBA activities in these fields; provide, as appropriate, technical advice on project conceptualization, design, formulation, implementation and evaluation; provide technical backstopping to operational activities in education, including coordination, monitoring and evaluation;

Cooperate and liaise with Headquarters, with the Regional Bureau for Education in Africa (BREDA) and with other Field Offices in matters pertaining to IICBA fields of competence;


Profile Advanced university degree (preferably at PhD level) in education or related field.

10 to 15 years of experience, of which at least 3 years in a leadership position, in: teachers training,
management of educational institutions and or research work in the area of teacher education. 7 years of
experience acquired at international level would be an asset.
International and regional experience in operational work on teacher education with a major donor or in a
UN agency. A good knowledge of education systems in Africa would be an advantage.
Experience in development, implementation and evaluation of programmes/projects related to education;
Basic knowledge of UNESCO texts related to its education programme (mid-term strategy, programme and
budget, activities in Africa, etc.) would be a strong advantage.
Ability to interpret and analyze data and translate into policy.
Strong analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills.
Solid managerial skills. Ability to lead, manage and motivate staff and teams and to maintain effective
working relationships with colleagues and people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds;
Excellent knowledge of French and working knowledge of English.


A written test may be used in the evaluation of candidates.





UNESCO is committed to promote geographical distribution and gender equality within its Secretariat. Therefore, women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, as well as nationals from non- and under-represented Member States.

Persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply

Non- or under-represented Member States as of May 2011 (please check at www.unesco.org/employment for the latest situation): Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belize, Bolivia, Brunei Darussalam, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Cook Islands, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Estonia, Fiji, Gabon, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lesotho, Liberia, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Luxembourg, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Monaco, Montenegro, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Niue, Oman, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Poland, Qatar, Republic of Moldova, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Suriname, Swaziland, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Viet Nam, Yemen.

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HRM/RCS/JD/11/P/78., Issue date: 15 June 2011











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UNESCO’s salaries are calculated in US dollars but mainly paid in local currency. They consist of a basic salary and a post adjustment which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station and exchange rates. For this post, the annual remuneration in local currency will start from around US$ 119,300 (US$ 110,800 if without dependants), exempt from income tax.In addition, UNESCO offers an attractive benefits package including 30 days annual vacation, home travel, education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance. The initial appointment, which is for two years, includes a probationary period of 12 months, and is renewable, subject to satisfactory service. Worldwide mobility is required as staff members have to serve in other duty stations according to UNESCO’s job rotation policy. UNESCO is a non-smoking organization.

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