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Chief, Education, L-4, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF seeks a Chief, Education to be based in its Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso office.

Under the general guidance of the Deputy Representative, you will be responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Education programme within the country programme.

Your profile:
Advanced university degree in education science, social science, and psychology or in a related technical field.
Eight years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme management, monitoring and evaluation, in a related field.
Current knowledge of the latest developments and technology, in the field.
Proven ability to conceptualize, develop, plan and manage programmes, as well as to impart knowledge and teach skills.
Leadership and teamwork abilities.
Good analytical, negotiating, networking, communication and advocacy skills.
Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
Computer skills, including internet navigation and various UNICEF office applications.
Fluency in French and English required.

If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at www.unicef.org/employ), quoting VN-09-171 to: recruit.EDU@unicef.org. Applications should be received by 24 April 2009. Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.

UNICEF’s salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visit  www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances for further information.

UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.