OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General, Education (ADG//ED), guidance from the Director, Division of Peace and Sustainable Development and direct supervision from the Chief of Section for Education for Sustainable Developemnt (ESD), the incumbent is responsible for implementing, monitoring and reporting on sectional and cross -sectoral , regular and extra budgetary, projects and programmes and providing recommendations on project feasibility as well as identifying potential collaborations and ensuring regular communication and exchange amongst teams, colleagues, peers and stakeholders. The incumbent will coordinate with other parts of the Education Sector as well as other programme Sectors in implementing the Sections programmes. The incumbent will be expected to perform the following essential duties:

• Coordinate the global, regional, and national implementation of the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) for 2030 framework and roadmap, in collaboration with partners, including UNESCO Chairs, Member States, UNESCO Field Offices, and Institutes.
• Provide policy advice, technical support, and capacity-building activities to promote effective and relevant ESD policies and practices in Member States.
• Plan, develop, and organize research, consultations, and partnerships aimed at operationalizing education transformation and scaling up innovative approaches to improve education and learning outcomes.

• Initiate and conceptualize strategic frameworks and systems approaches to leverage ESD in supporting the transformation of education.
• Provide conceptual support for organizing large-scale ESD events, such as the upcoming ESD World Conference.
• Oversee the implementation of the UNESCO Japan ESD Prize, including managing the call for proposals, organizing award ceremonies, conducting outreach, and monitoring progress.
• Develop and produce knowledge products, guidance tools, and guidelines related to ESD.
• Lead and manage the staff within the ESD for 2030 team ensuring effective formulation, planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of programs. Provide support to Member States and development partners.
• Explore and develop resource mobilization opportunities, including project proposal submissions, partnership building, and networking.

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in education, science or related social science fields.

Work experience

• A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience in education systems analysis, development and/or reforms, of which preferably 3 years acquired at international level.
• Proven experience in fundraising and resource mobilization.
• Experience in outreach and partnerships/network building.

Skills and competencies

• Good understanding of global trends and developments related to education for sustainable development.
• Proven conceptual, analytical and technical skills including the ability to provide advice on educational policy, strategic planning and management.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to provide intellectual leadership and motivate multidisciplinary teams in a multicultural environment, as well as ensure coaching and development of staff.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare, present and discuss findings and recommendations on education issues clearly and concisely.

Languages

• Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English or French and working knowledge of the other.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience

• Strong global professional network.
• Experience in providing support to countries in implementation of education projects and programmes at a national or regional scale.

Skills and Competencies

• Understanding of UNESCO’s strategic direction and familiarity of UNESCO’s operations
• Knowledge of agile working methodology.

Languages

• Knowledge of another official language of UNESCO (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and/or Spanish).Level of Education: Bachelor Degree