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Post Number : 5JOED0025PA
Grade : NO-A
Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED)
Duty Station: Amman
Job Family: Education
Type of contract : Project Appointment
Duration of contract : 1 year
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 05-SEP-2024
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
Only nationals of Jordan may apply for this position.
Duration of contract: 1 year with the possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance
UNESCO is supporting national educational institutions and stakeholders in Jordan to coordinate, transform and strengthen the education system to be more inclusive, responsive, resilient and innovative while building strong governance and management tools and mechanisms for evidence-based policy, planning, budgeting and monitoring.
UNESCO Jordan currently has a large Education portfolio in support of the Government of Jordan focusing on system strengthening, TVET, and inclusion and diversity in education.
UNESCO is currently implementing the System Strengthening Partnership (SSP) programme with the Ministry of Education (MoE), through a Multi-Year Trust Fund (MPTF) with the generous funding of Canada, the Italian Agency for Development and Cooperation, Switzerland and Norway (through NORCAP). Through this multi-year programme, UNESCO is supporting the strengthening of the core functions of the MoE in planning and budgeting, monitoring and reporting, strategic planning, research and evaluation, data and information management, and coordination and partnership. Furthermore, the programme aims to further strengthen an enabling institutional environment for crisis-sensitive planning in Jordan, including risk management. As part of this system strengthening approach, UNESCO supports the collection and analysis of data through a comprehensive digitalized education management information system (EMIS) and WebGIS-based school mapping for informed decision-making to respond strategically to emerging challenges, evolving contexts and to address learning and equity losses. To complement on-going system strengthening support, a new partnership between MoE, UNESCO and the European Union has been launched under the project ‘Technical assistance to support Jordan’s MoE’s EMIS platform for enhanced evidence-based decision making’ (2023-2024).
The EU supported project aims to support the MoE’s strengthening of its enabiling environment for OpenEMIS, through the operationalization of its EMIS Policy, while also supporting the MoE to migrate their EMIS towards a sustainable and robust hosting solution. In addition, enhancements to OpenEMIS will be undertaking to improve data quality, accuracy and utilization.
In parallel, UNESCO, in in partnership with Canada, is implementing a program aimed to contribute to transforming the TVET system in Jordan to respond to labour market demands and address youth unemployment and gender disparities.
Within this context, UNESCO is seeking to hire an Assistant Programme Officer to provide and oversee the administrative and logistical support to the Education Unit in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all programme activities.
The EU supported project aims to support the MoE’s strengthening of its enabiling environment for OpenEMIS, through the operationalization of its EMIS Policy, while also supporting the MoE to migrate their EMIS towards a sustainable and robust hosting solution. In addition, enhancements to OpenEMIS will be undertaking to improve data quality, accuracy and utilization.
In parallel, UNESCO, in in partnership with Canada, is implementing a program aimed to contribute to transforming the TVET system in Jordan to respond to labour market demands and address youth unemployment and gender disparities.
Within this context, UNESCO is seeking to hire an Assistant Programme Officer to provide and oversee the administrative and logistical support to the Education Unit in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all programme activities.
Under the overall authority and guidance from the Head of the UNESCO Jordan Office, and direct supervision of the Head of the Education Unit and guidance of education project officers, the Associate Programme Officer will be responsible for providing and overseeing the administrative and logistical support to the Education Unit in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all programme activities, in particular for supporting the Education Unit activities on a day to day basis by carrying out the following tasks and responsibilities:
1. Programme & Coordination
a. Coordinate and oversee overall the administrative and logistical support within the education unit for a large portfolio of projects and programmes. This includes guiding and overseeing the work of any administrative support staff within the unit.
b. Facilitate daily coordination with the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Higher Education and Education Research, development partners, consultants, UNESCO Headquarters, UNESCO Regional Bureau for Education in the Arab States, and other relevant counterparts and partners to support project implementation.
c. Assist in the preparation and organization of meetings, workshops, seminars, and other related events.
d. Prepare meeting minutes and support in the follow-up of action items.
e. Support in the update of project workplans; and development of terms of references for project activities.
2. Contract Management
a. Assist in each stage of contract management, through the preparation of contracts, documents for contract committee (when necessary), follow up on deliverables and deadlines, and processing payments in line with UNESCO administrative rules and regulations.
b. Support the development, and oversight of large and complex contracts, such as implementation partnership agreements through both preparation and implementation phases, while ensuring that effective monitoring and assurance mechanisms are in place in line with UNESCO administrative rules and regulations.
3. Budget & Financing
a. Assist in budget and financial management of projects, tracking project expenditure, preparations of budget revisions.
b. Conduct spot checks where necessary to ensure programmatic and financial compliance.
c. Provide support in the preparation of project proposals and budget.
d. Support in the preparation of requested information for audits.
4. Procurement
a. Carry out procurement procedures, including preparing request forms, obtaining quotations and preparing purchase orders in line with UNESCO administrative rules and regulations.
5. Translation
a. Oversee the translation, finalization, layout, design, printing, and dissemination of project-related reports and publications.
b. Provide support in interpretation and translation of documents from English into Arabic and Arabic to English as required.
6. Communication
a. Support with the development and implementation of a communication and visibility strategy for Education Unit programmes.
b. Support the development of communication and visibility materials.
c. Upload and organize photos and other communication and visibility materials related to the project, and for the Education Unit to the Education shared drive.
7. Other
a. Coordinate official travel of the Education Programme Specialist and the project team, including timely submission and follow up on Travel Authorizations, follow up on UNDSS security clearances, transportation arrangements, flight reservations, accommodation and travel claims.
b. Draft routine correspondence, letters, reports, as well as documents related to administrative matters.
c. Develop, maintain, and update database for files and records related to the project and other projects and programmes of the Education Unit.
d. Undertake any other tasks assigned by the Head of Office, Education Programme Specialist, and Project Officers, and provide administrative and logistical support to the Education Unit as needed.
Communication (C)
Accountability (C)
Innovation (C)
Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)
Planning and organizing (C)
Results focus (C)
Teamwork (C)
Professionalism (C)
For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.
Education
Work Experience
Skills and Competencies
Languages
Work Experience
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.
The appoximate annual starting salary for this post is 30 690 JOD.
For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits.
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.
The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview.
UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.
Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.
UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States (last update here) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.
UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
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