• Application Deadline: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Chief Education


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 10 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Education / Teaching  , NGO/Non-Profit 
  

How can you make a difference? 

• Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Representative, the Chief of Education is accountable for the development, design, planning, implementation, and management of the Education Programme within the country programme.


• As Head of Section, s/he leads a group of professional and support staff to develop and manage the education programme in collaboration with other programme sectors, and with government and key development partners.


• S/he is accountable for the overall quality of the programme design and for ensuring that it is effectively and efficiently managed and monitored.

 Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

• Managerial leadership


• Programme development and planning


• Programme management, monitoring, and quality control of results.


• Advisory services and technical support


• Advocacy, networking, and partnership building Innovation, knowledge management, and capacity building

Technical Competencies:

• In-depth understanding of the overall global development context.


• Extensive knowledge of global developments in education and international engagement strategies.


• Strong ability to undertake policy dialogue.


• Strong education sector planning knowledge/ability.

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

The following minimum requirements: 

• Education: An advanced university degree in one of the following fields: education, economics, psychology, sociology, or another relevant technical field.


• Work Experience: At least A minimum of ten years of professional experience in programme planning, management, and/or research in education at the international level is required.


• Skills: A minimum of ten years of professional experience in programme planning, management, and/or research in education at the international level is required.


• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.


• Familiarity/ background with emergencies is considered an asset.