About UNICEF: Employment
Education Specialist, L-4, Abuja, Nigeria
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 an Education Specialist to be based in its Abuja, Nigeria office.
Under the guidance of the Chief of Education Section, you will be0020responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of girls education and gender equality project of the Education programme.
Your profile:
Advanced university degree in education, social sciences, or related technical field. Training in project management.
Eight years progressive professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme planning, management, monitoring and evaluation, in an education related field. Experience in implementation of girl’s education/gender education projects, working with government and other partners, understanding the local communities in Nigeria, particularly in the Northern Part of Nigeria, and worked in Islamic communities in girl’s education/gender education.
Current knowledge of the latest developments and technology in related fields.
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, communication and advocacy skills.
Gender/human rights/humanitarian principles in training an advantage.
Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.
Demonstrated ability to work in an a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.
Fluency in English and another UN language required. Knowledge of the local working language (Fulani/Hausa) of the duty station is an asset.
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-09-173 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.
