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. 73,191 USD Dependent rate: 77,968 USD 1 year (possibility of extension depending on availability of funds and performance) 9 January 2015 [email protected] OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST 1. Under the overall authority of the Director of the Kabul Office and the immediate supervision of the Project Officer, Literacy, at UNESCO Kabul Office, the incumbent will work closely with Ministry of Education’s Department of Literacy (LD) to plan, implement, and monitor the ELA programme and ensure overall efficiency and effectiveness of programme implementation, delivery and the accomplishment of programme goals and objectives. . Management: 1) Assist the Programme Coordinator for overall management of daily ELA programme activities and planning of future activities; 2) Act as an integral member of the Education Unit at UNESCO Kabul Office, provide input into the UNESCO's strategic and operational plan; 3) Attend regular meetings organized by MoE/LD representing UNESCO ELA Team and lead the discussions; 4) Attend regular LIFE (Literacy for Empowerment) steering group meetings and regular meetings and provide assistance to the Deputy Minister of Literacy in chairing the meetings; 5) Assist the Programme Coordinator to provide technical advice to the Deputy Minister of Literacy on the management of ELA Programme, which includes follow-up on various contracts and liaise with MoE’s related departments on procurement and fund transfer; 6) Provide support to the Deputy Minister of Literacy in convening Programme Management Board (PMB) meetings; 7) Take into consideration the decisions made at PMB meetings, prepare contracts including Contract for Services and IPA (Implementation Partnership Agreement); 8) Take the responsibility in the implementation of all the activities under ELA and supervise the Field Coordination Group, Curriculum Group and M&E Group in delivering the outcomes in a timely manner; 9) Draft reports, including Quarterly Donor Progress Report and Annual Donor Report on ELA, and reporting in SISTER; 10) Liaise with MoE and the donors for resource mobilization and provide assistance in formulating new projects and programmes; 2. 11) Manage the literacy curriculum and material development process and the working group of curriculum composed of international consultants, ELA staff, and government counterparts. Quality: 1) Maintain a mechanism to monitor programme content quality in close consultation with national and international staff, and jointly implement it with relevant units within the Literacy Department; 2) Coordinate and assist in arranging regular programme review and coordination meetings to ensure quality of programme implementation; 3) With international/national technical consultants and relevant units within the Literacy Department, assure overall quality, schedule and inclusive consultation with literacy stakeholders; 4) In close collaboration with the project officer in charge of M&E, assure timely submission of quality progress reports from ELA team; 5) Assist in regular financial monitoring and analysis; 6) Assist in reporting in UNESCO reporting and financial systems. 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 in the field of education, of which preferably one year acquired at international level. Experience in adult literacy is an asset. Previous experience with UNESCO or other UN agencies an asset. SKILLS/COMPETENCIES Primary expertise in project planning and management and some knowledge and technical expertise in teacher education; 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. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS WORK EXPERIENCE Prior working experience in Afghasnitan. LANGUAGES 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 the House 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 09/01/2015 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.