United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Kenya Country Office
Vacancy Announcement. “KCO/EDUC/2014-015”
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posts: Education
Officer, NO-B
Reference# KCO14032
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”
Zero tolerance
for sexual exploitation and abuse
UNICEF is a
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