Education Officer NOB at UNICEF Nigeria - Katsina & Sokoto

UNICEF’s mission in Nigeria is to help governments at all levels, organizations, communities and families provide every child with education, health, equality and protection.

UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of suitable and qualified candidates to fill the above vacancy

Post Title: Education Officer NOB

Vacancy Number: VN-NGR-23-2014
Level: National Officer (NOB)
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Duration: Two years
Location: Multiple duty stations (Katsina & Sokoto)

Job Description
UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of an experienced Education Officer who will be accountable for professional technical contribution to education programmes/projects design, planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation, data analysis and progress reporting. Commitment for enhancement of gender-sensitive teamwork and capacity building, in support of achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with country programme goals and strategy.

Qualifications and Competencies required:

• University degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Education; Primary Education, Economics, Social Sciences, or a field(s) relevant to international development assistance.
• Two years of professional work experience at national and international levels relevant Education programmes. Experience working in the UN or other international development organization an asset. Background in Emergency programmes an asset.
• Fluency in English and local working language of the duty station.
• Essential professional knowledge of Education/Basic Education programmes.
• Essential Technical Knowledge of theories, principles and methods in areas of: Education; Primary Education, Economics, Social Sciences.
• Knowledge of theories and practices in: Programme/project management in Education, Monitoring and Evaluation, Training and Capacity Development in Education, Alternative Basic Education, Curriculum Development and Knowledge Management.

Application Closing Date
Thursday, 19 June 2014

Method of Application
Candidates interested in the above position should submit his/her application, accompanied by updated CV in English and a completed United Nations Personal History Form, (Please Download Here or www.unicef.org/employ) to the email address [email protected] on or before Thursday, 19 June 2014.

Candidates must put the position title you are applying for on the subject line of your email to be shortlisted. Also include the specific location you are applying for in your cover letter.

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