Education Officer (Education and Skills), (NO-2), Temporary Appointment (364 days), Dhaka, Bangladesh #134677 (Open to Bangladeshi Nationals only)

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For every child, the right to education,

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the Organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give more children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

How can you make a difference? 

Purpose of the job:

Under the supervision of the Education Specialist, the Education Officer provides comprehensive technical, analytical, and coordination support to DPE, NAPE, NAEM, DSHE Training Wing, BNU, and BOU to modernize and transform the education system through skills integration, wellbeing for students and teachers, strengthened teacher development and innovation and digitalization in training delivery.

The Education Officer will support NAPE and NAEM in developing and rolling out an enhanced teacher professional development ecosystem aligned with the competency/skill-based curriculum. The assignment will contribute to the design and pilot of a modernized skill-based pre- and in-service teacher education programme in collaboration with NAPE and NAEM, ensuring coherence with national reforms and international best practices.

A key function of the position is to support system-wide integration of wellbeing including MPHSS and SEL for students and teachers, skills—both foundational, transferable and employability—into education and alternative learning pathways, ensuring that learners gain life and livelihood skills relevant to the evolving socio-economic context in Bangladesh. Additionally, the assignment includes oversight and management of UNICEF implementing partnerships with NAPE, NAEM, DSHE Training Wing, BNU, BOU, and other partners, including HACT assurance activities, compliance, financial monitoring, and progress reporting to ensure efficient programme delivery.

Overall, this assignment aims to strengthen institutional capabilities, improve quality and relevance of teacher training, integrate skills and wellbeing across multiple education pathways, and promote evidence-informed decision-making to modernize the education system for all learners in Bangladesh.

Summary of the key functions/accountabilities:

1. Support Programme Development and Planning
2. Programme Management, Monitoring and Delivery of Results
3. Technical and Operational Support to Programme Implementation
4. Networking and Partnership Building
5. Innovation, Knowledge Management and Capacity Building

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: TOR_Education Officer TA ( NBBGD2611 – Education & Skills)_134677.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• A university degree in education, social sciences, development studies, or other relevant technical fields.

Work Experience: 

• A minimum of two years of professional experience in planning and managing secondary education system strengthening is required.
• Technical understanding on teacher’s professional development, pre-service and in-service training, skills integration and implementation, teacher’s and student wellbeing, MHPSS and SEL and Digital leaning are required.
• Experience and understanding on working with education system and authorities of government (e.g. NAEM, DSHE, NAPE) institutionalization and system strengthening is a requirement.
• Strong understanding of competency-based education and 21st-century skills frameworks is needed.
• Proven experience in partnership management, programme monitoring, and HACT processes.

Language Requirements: 

• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset  

Desirables:

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate implementation research or monitoring activities is desirable.
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
• Experience in working with sub-sector programmes (i.e.PEDP, SEDP) with a focus on teacher’s professional development is an added advantage.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

REMARKS

• Both internal and external candidates are eligible to apply.
• Priority will be given to Bangladeshi Internal staff holding PA, CA, Fixed Term (including TAs, consultants, UNVs, etc.) who meet the requirements.
• These positions are open to Bangladeshi nationals only.
• UNICEF staff members holding fixed-term, continuing, or permanent appointments who are considered to be on abolished post status may apply for this temporary position and, if selected with a start date before their contract expiry, may take it up as a temporary assignment, in line with UNICEF guidance on separation due to the abolition of posts or staff reduction. They will retain their fixed-term entitlements but will not hold a lien to their abolished post. For other scenarios where a Temporary Assignment may be possible, please refer to Additional guidance on IP to IP temporary assignments after completion of the full TOD.pdf (accessible to UNICEF personnel only).
• The conditions of a temporary assignment, including relocation entitlements, will depend on the status of the staff member’s original appointment and may be limited in accordance with applicable UNICEF policies, procedures, and practices in force.
• Internal candidates on abolished posts, performing at the level of the post or a level higher in the relevant functional area, or an internal candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, will be given first consideration.
• Per the UNICEF Staff Selection Procedure, alternate recommended candidate(s) from this selection process may be placed in the Talent Group which may be used to fill similar positions in the future. Therefore, all eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.
• As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
• UNICEF only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited / recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/.
• As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
• UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
• UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
• Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.
• Visa residence requirements: i.e., UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.
• All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.
• Verbal Feedback shall be provided to unsuccessful internal candidates upon the completion of the recruitment process.

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