Title: Domain: Grade: Organizational Unit: Duty station: Type of contract: Annual salary: Duration of contract : Deadline (midnight, Paris time): Application to be sent to: Associate Project Officer, Quality control Education P2 UNESCO KABUL OFFICE Kabul/Afghanistan UNES Project Appointment Single rate: approx. 73,131 USD Dependent rate: approx. 77,968 USD 1 year (possibility of extension depending on availability of funds and performance) 10 November 2014 [email protected] OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST Under the overall authority of the Director of the Kabul Office and the immediate supervision of of the ELA National Coordinator and the technical guidance of the Chief of Education and Project Officer (Literacy) the incumbent will take responsibility in assuring the overall quality of ELA program, by supervising national technical staff and facilitating activities of international/national technical consultants/experts in the areas of curriculum development and teacher training.  Management: • • • • • • Assist ELA national coordinator in the overall management of ELA programme Assist ELA national coordinator in the overall execution of programme activities. Supervise one or more national staff in charge of the quality of ELA programme and facilitate the activities/recruitment of international/national technical consultants With close consultation with ELA national coordinator and Project Officer (literacy), construct and maintain a mechanism to monitor programme content quality and jointly implement it with relevant units within the Literacy Department Coordinate and assist in arranging regular programme review and coordination meetings to ensure the quality of programme implementation Manage literacy curriculum and material development process and the working group of curriculum composed of international consultants, ELA staff, and government counterparts.  Quality: • With international/national technical consultants and relevant units within the literacy Department, assure overall quality, schedules and inclusive consultation with literacy stakeholders of a. review of basic and post-literacy programme including curriculum framework, competencies, primers, facilitator guideline, supplementary materials review and b. upgrade training manuals including Facilitators, Supervisors, Master trainers and admin officers training manual • • • • With close collaboration with an assistant project officer in charge of M&E, assure timely submission of quality progress reports from ELA team Assist in reporting in SISTER and DUO Assist ELA national coordinator in capacity building of LD staff, particularly in areas of curriculum development, teacher training, and reporting. Carry out the review of the technical quality of programme during programme overall performance review  1) Any other tasks instructed by ELA national coordinator and Project Officer (Literacy). REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in education, development studies or other relevant areas. WORK EXPERIENCE At least two to four years of relevant work experience in the field of teacher training and/or curriculum development, experience in adult literacy is strong assert, of which preferably one year acquired at international level. SKILLS/COMPETENCIES Primary expertise in project planning and management and some knowledge and technical expertise in teacher training and/or curriculum development; Experience in team work building, results-oriented, and performance management Ability to develop networks and constructive partnerships beyond own team and with government counterparts Good computer and other IT skills; Strong sensitivity and adaptability in postwar countries and diversity (cultural, gender, religion, race and nationality) Excellent strategic and analytical skills; Excellent communication skills, including writing and oral expression Ability to interact with a wider range of high-level partners, experience working with government officials of recipient countries is strong assert; Ability to handle tight deadlines under pressured situation LANGUAGES Excellent knowledge of English. Knowledge of Pashto and/or Dari is an advantage. BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS UNESCO’s salaries are calculated in US dollars and exempt from income tax. They consist of a basic salary and a post adjustment which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station and exchange rates. Other benefits include: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, home travel, education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance. Please note that UNESCO is a non-smoking Organization. HOW TO APPLY To apply, please send your application letter, UNESCO CV, in English to theHouse 647, Jame Watt, PD-10, Shar-e-Naw, Kabul Afghanistan, address of the office/sector/division, or by email to [email protected] Application files will have to reach UNESCO office before 10 November 2014 midnight (local time). Please note that only pre-selected candidates will be contacted. A written test may be used in the evaluation of short-listed candidates. UNESCO is committed to gender equality in its programming and to gender parity within the Secretariat. Therefore, women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.