| Job Location | Beirut, Lebanon |
| Education | Not Mentioned |
| Salary | Not Mentioned |
| Industry | Other Business Support Services |
| Functional Area | Not Mentioned |
Post Number : 5LBED0005RP Grade : P-5 Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED) Duty Station: Beirut Job Family: Education Type of contract : Fixed Term Duration of contract : 2 years Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 16-JUN-2022 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Education and the direct supervision of the Director of the Office, the incumbent will lead the education section in the design, coordination, execution and evaluation efforts for programme and projects and play a significant role in policy and strategy direction, development and integration, resource optimization and overall office management. The incumbent will set the research agenda in SDG4 for the region, conduct trends analyses, review policies and develop new approaches in capacity development in collaboration with the ED team in the Beirut ED Reginal Office and at the request of Member States and other stakeholders in the region. S/he will establish guidelines based on best practices to assist Member States in policy formulation as well as in planning and management of their education systems. Political astuteness is required in interacting with national, regional and international partners. As Senior Regional Programme Specialist in Education Policy Research and Planning, regional and thematic coordination is implicit in the work and s/he will be required to provide guidance and training to professional and support staff. The post will have a high degree of operational independence in policy research, educational planning and management in the region with effective collaboration and support from relevant Institutes, in particular, the International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP), UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) and UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), as well as the responsible Education Divisions at UNESCO Headquarters.Long DescriptionSpecifically, the incumbent shall: * Ensure the management of the ED section at the office; set objectives, monitor and evaluate the performance of staff, provide guidance and ensure the staff?s continuous learning and professional development. * Set the research agenda for the region, particularly in the context of the 2030 Education Agenda. * Conduct trends analyses; review policies and develop new approaches in capacity development in collaboration with and at the request of the Member States and other stakeholders in the region. * Establish guidelines based on best practices to assist the Member States in policy formulation as well as in planning and management of their education systems with national, regional and international partners. * Coordinate regional and thematic groups and provide guidance and training to professional and support staff. * Collaborate effectively with relevant UNESCO Category 2 centres in the region, in addition to Category 1 institutes like IIEP, UIL and UIS, as well as the responsible ED Division at HQ, in areas of policy research, educational planning and management. * Represent the office at international, regional or national events as well as UN, including the United Nations Country Team when requested.Long DescriptionLong Description*COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)* Communication (C) Accountability (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Driving and managing change (M) Strategic thinking (M) Making quality decisions (M) Building partnerships (M) Leading and empowering others (M) Managing performance (M)*REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS*Education* Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in education, social sciences or closely related fields.Work Experience* Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible relevant experience in the field of educational policy, planning and research acquired at national and international level. * Experience in planning, implementing and managing programmes and/or projects in the field of education. * Experience in fund-raising and resource mobilization.Skills and competencies* Ability to develop and promote collaborations and network with other programme sectors of UNESCO and with external partners. * Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write clearly and concisely. * Familiarity with the work and general functioning of international organizations and/or the United Nations System. * Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with other partner networks outside of UNESCO. * Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to establish plans and priorities, as well as implementing them effectively, including running of training programmes.Languages* Excellent knowledge of English.*DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS*Education* Advanced university degree (equivalent to PhD) in education. * A specialization in educational planning and management, preferably with focus on policy analysis, development, and/or economics of education.Work Experience* Experience in education in emergencies.Skills and Competencies* Knowledge of educational issues in the Middle East region.Languages? Working knowledge of Arabic. ? Knowledge of other UNESCO official languages (Chinese, French, Spanish and Russian).*BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS* UNESCO?s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc. For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our
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