UNESCO - Programme Specialist (Education)

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural OrganizationUNESCO
contributes to peace and human development in an era of globalization by furthering international cooperation through its programmes in education, sciences, culture and communication.
With its 193 Member States and 6 Associate Members, UNESCO has its Headquarters in Paris (France) and operates globally through a network of offices and several institutes.

Post title : Programme Specialist (Education)

Organisational unit : UNESCO International Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training

Duty station : Bonn, Germany

Grade : P-3

Post number : EU/RP/GER/ED/ 0014

Closing date : 16 June 2008

Main responsibilities :
Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Education, the direct supervision of the Director of the UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre in Bonn, Germany, and working with technical and vocational education and training (TVET) specialists in other parts of UNESCO, the incumbent shall serve as a UNESCO programme specialist in technical and vocational education and training within the UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre.

In particular, he/she will:
- Assist UNESCO Member States in strengthening and upgrading their systems of TVET with particular reference to sharing best and innovative practices, and implementing the UNESCO/ILO Revised Recommendations on TVET.
- Conceptualise, design, implement and monitor programme activities in TVET with particular reference to the contribution of TVET to EFA, the United Nations DESD and to strengthening and upgrading the worldwide UNEVOC Network.
- Co-ordinate and undertake TVET related activities in partnership with colleagues in the Centre, UNESCO Headquarters, Field Offices, UNESCO Institutes/Centres, Member States, TVET partner agencies and members of the corporate sector.
- Coordinate and monitor the UNEVOC Mobile Training Team and Small Grants programmes on TVET.
- Be focal point for matters related to HIV/AIDS, and youth, with regard to TVET.
- Assist the Centre, UNESCO Member States, and partnership agencies identifying and developing project proposals in TVET for extra-budgetary funding.

Profile:
- Advanced University degree in education, preferably at the doctoral level and related to technical and vocational education and training, or a related field.
- At least 4 to 7 years of relevant professional experience, of which preferably 2 years acquired at international level, in the field of education, preferably related to TVET. Working experience in developing countries would be an asset.
- Proven experience in planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes/projects related to TVET, with particular reference to a Results Based Management (RBM) approach.
- Experience in fund-raising, including project formulation and development. Ability to build partnerships.
- Ability to work independently and to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and with people of different nationality and cultural backgrounds.
- Excellent IT skills including website development.
- Excellent knowledge of English (both written and spoken). Knowledge of French and German would be an asset.

Conditions of employment UNESCO's salaries are calculated in US dollars but mainly paid in local currency. They consist of a basic salary and a post adjustment which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station and exchange rates.
For this post, the annual remuneration in local currency will start from around US$ 97,580 (US$ 91,085 if without dependants), exempt from income tax. In addition, UNESCO offers an attractive benefits package including 30 days annual vacation, home travel, education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance.
The initial appointment, which is for two years, includes a probationary period of 12 months, and is renewable, subject to satisfactory service. Worldwide mobility is required as staff members have to serve in other duty stations according to UNESCO’s job rotation policy.

UNESCO is a non-smoking organization.

How to apply:
When applying for UNESCO vacancies, please only use the on-line recruitment system at www.unesco.org/ employment. Candidates without access to Internet may send a paper application by completing the official UNESCO CV form (available at Headquarters, UNESCO Offices, NationalCommissions in Member States, or any office of a United Nations Resident Representative) in English orFrench to Chief, HRM/RCR, UNESCO, 7 place de Fontenoy, 75352 Paris 07 SP, France, before the closing date, quoting the post number: EU/RP/GER/ED/ 0014.UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
If you have any questions concerning persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of UNESCO and requesting the payment of a fee, please contact: Recrutweb@unesco. org.
Women as well as nationals from non- or under-represented Member States are encouraged to apply