Job Title: Girls Education Programme Coordinator
Organization: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
Host entity: UNICEF
Assignment country: Thailand
Expected start date: 16/10/2023
Sustainable Development Goal: 4. Quality education
Volunteer category: International UN Volunteer Specialist
Type: Onsite
Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)
Number of assignments: 1
Duty stations: Bangkok
Details
Mission and objectives
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach
the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their
rights. To help them fulfilling their potential. Across 190 countries and
territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better
world for everyone. And we never give up. In the East Asia and Pacific Region,
UNICEF works to uphold the rights of all children. This means the rights of
every child, irrespective of their nationality, gender, religion or ethnicity,
to: • survival – to basic healthcare, peace and security; • development – to a
good education, a loving home and adequate nutrition; • protection – from
abuse, neglect, trafficking, child labour and other forms of exploitation; and
• participation – to express opinions, be listened to and take part in making
any decisions that affect them Recognizing children, adolescents and youth have
a right to participate in decisions that affect their lives, a right to a
healthy and safe environment, and a right to protection from harm, UNICEF is
calling for governments and businesses to address the climate crisis through
reduction in greenhouse emissions, increased investment in children’s awareness
and climate literacy, and by engaging young people in environmental and climate
related policy making.
Context
In line with this goal and strategy, UNICEF EAPRO’s
Education Section supports UNICEF Country Offices in 13 countries across the
region in delivering quality inclusive education to all children. UNICEF EAPRO
Education Section also works with partners at the regional level to carry out
joint advocacy, capacity building and knowledge generation. This UNV assignment
is designed to support UNICEF EAPRO Education section to deliver a new and
exciting flagship programme - Empowered and Equal Futures for Girls in
Southeast Asia – that aims to empower and equalize girls through gender
transformation of education by improving learning and skills, and promoting
positive gender norms and equality for girls through strengthened
gender-transformative approaches in education. Girls in basic education are the
priority beneficiaries of the proposed programme in two target countries –
Cambodia and Viet Nam - and at the regional level. The programme will be
implemented in close collaboration with UNICEF Gender and Protection teams, the
Cambodia and Viet Nam country offices and regional and national level partners.
The proposed programme aims to advance towards that aim by intervening in three
key outputs: 1. System-level impact: Advancing gender transformative education
policies, curricula and pedagogy (Focus countries: Cambodia and Viet 2. School
and community level impact: Empowering the most marginalized girls with 21st
century learning and skills 3. Regional Exchange: Policy mapping, capacity
building, advocacy and evidence generation through cross-border collaboration
on gender transformative education The selected UNV will play a lead role in
managing, coordinating, monitoring programme activities and results.
Task description
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of
the Education Specialist or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the
UN Volunteer Girls Education Programme Coordinator. will: • Support programme
management/oversight and coordination for the Empowered and Equal Futures for Girls
in Southeast Asia programme to support timely delivery of activities and
outputs, in close collaboration with the EAPRO Regional Gender Adviser and
Country Offices (COs) • Coordinate implementation for the activities within the
regional component of the programme (Output 3) mentioned above to ensure timely
completion of results and deliverables, including organizing regional meetings,
coordinating research outputs and provide and contributing technical expertise
• Provide technical assistance to COs on programme related matters • Monitor
progress, including through field missions, and contribute to the external
evaluation of the programme • Communicate, collaborate and participate in
virtual and face to face meetings with programme partners, including regional
partners, such as SEAMEO, ASEAN, UNESCO, UNWomen, Safe to Learn, and national
level partners, as required • Work closely with UNICEF Country Offices and
UNICEF colleagues in EAPRO, and HQ on Girls Education programming as needed, as
needed • Prepare draft and, in consultation with the supervisor, ensure
finalization of donor reports and other knowledge management products and
documentation to showcase the results/progress of the programme, including
communications products • Support the EAPRO Education team on Girls Education
programming and its related tasks Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to
integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and
promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of
their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time
to some of the following suggested activities: • Strengthen their knowledge and
understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and
external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in
events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted with and build
on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; •
Provide annual and end of assignment self- reports on UN Volunteer actions,
results and opportunities. • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences
and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases,
etc.; • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; •
Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage
relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering
service whenever technically possible. Results/expected outputs • As an active
UNICEF team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and
high-quality support rendered to UNICEF and its beneficiaries in the
accomplishment of her/his functions, including: • Validated pluri-annual
implementation workplan for Equal and Empowered Girls programme, including key
outputs, activities, inputs, milestones, timeline, indicators and benchmarks •
Programme design/concept documents, including Terms of Reference for required
external experts, as needed, and Concept Notes for key events and deliverables
• Regional activities under output 3 completed in timely manner • Donor reports
and programme documentation • Consultation processes with partners to validate
concept document • Mission travel to support regional and country level
activities, as needed • Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is
systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout
the assignment • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for
peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of
volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.
Eligibility criteria
Age
27 - 80
Nationality
Candidate must be a national of a country other than the
country of assignment.
Requirements
Required experience
7 years of experience in Education, gender, programme
management, and/or child protection or area related to social services,
development studies, political or social sciences, public policies; a
first-level university degree or equivalent in combination with relevant
training and/or professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced
university degree; • At least 8 years of professional work experience at the
national and/or international level in the areas of education programmes and/or
programme management; some experience working with gender programming, and/or
child protection programmes an asset; some experience working with or advising
ministries of education or other government institutes in low- middle income
countries is an asset, as is experience working in the region and with UN or
other international development organizations; • Excellent oral and written
skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; • Accuracy and
professionalism in document production and editing; • Excellent interpersonal
skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and
collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community
members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels;
familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; •
Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging
environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of
international and national personnel; • Solid overall computer literacy,
including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and
email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology
equipment; • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability
to work with tight deadlines; • Desirable: valid national driver’s license and
proven ability to drive manual gear 4x4 over rough terrain; (if not applicable,
delete) • Sound security awareness; • Have affinity with or interest in Education
and Gender programming, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development,
and the UN System.
Area(s) of expertise
Business management, Education
Driving license
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Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Required education level
Master degree or equivalent in Education, gender, Programme
management, and/or child protection or area related to social services,
development studies, political or social sciences, public policies
Competencies and values
• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations
relevant to UNICEF; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or
transferrable to UNICEF procedures and rules; discretion, political
sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good
judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors,
especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy,
personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and
willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently
under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively,
accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented; • Integrity:
demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNICEF in daily
activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains;
resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are
in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action
in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or
authority; • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively
across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to
establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations
in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity
and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender,
religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender
equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and
men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and
provide guidance or training to colleagues; • Commitment to continuous
learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of
new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work
environment. • Planning and organizing: effective organizational and
problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient
and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and
monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines,
and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities; • Communication: proven
interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including
ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations,
articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend
recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including
national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local
interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer
information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups; • Flexibility:
adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote
conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate
independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to
travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations
within the area of operations as necessary; • Genuine commitment towards the
principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion,
reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNICEF’s mission and
vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.
Other information
Living conditions and remarks
Thailand is a unique country. It provides for an interesting
and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural
awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life
comfortable and affordable. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and
willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions,
involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential. Bangkok provides
basic living needs, including accommodation, banking facilities, medical facilities
and telecommunications/internet services are readily available. All staple
foods can be found in the markets, eg: rice, meat, vegetables, fruit, cooking
oil, salt, etc. Many imported goods are available in Bangkok and other places
throughout Thailand. Bangkok has many good restaurants with good health
standards and most guesthouses provide food. In Thailand the most used means of
transportation are taxi or local bus (and, in Bangkok, the elevated train
service). Mobile phone is the most dependable tool to be in- touch with
colleagues and friends. Internet service is readily available and affordable at
most apartment complexes. ATMs are everywhere in Thailand and Western cards can
usually be used to withdraw Thai Baht.
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme
that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to
achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part
of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to
combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights
and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender
identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability,
pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Reasonable accommodation
UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for UN Volunteers
with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel
assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose
your disability during your application in case you need reasonable
accommodation during the recruitment process and afterwards in your assignment.
Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
In addition to duty station-specific vaccine requirements,
appointments are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against
SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine,
which must be met prior to taking up the appointment. It does not apply to UN
Volunteers who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit
UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with
communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF
for the duration of their contracts.
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