UNICEF Education Specialist Jobs 2021 – South Africa NGO Jobs. UNICEF South Africa looking for “Education Specialist“. Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree may apply on or before 10th January 2022.
UNICEF, also the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund, is a United Nations agency responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. The agency is among the most widespread and recognizable social welfare organizations in the world, with a presence in 192 countries and territories.
UNICEF Education Specialist Jobs 2021
The UNICEF has published a job vacancy announcement on 17th December 2021 for qualified South Africa’s to fill in the vacant post of Education Specialist to be based in Pretoria, South Africa.
| Recruiter | United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) |
| Position | Education Specialist |
| Location | Pretoria, South Africa |
| Country | South Africa |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum 05 years |
| Application Deadline | 10th January 2022 |
UNICEF Job Vacancy 2021
Background and Justification: The South African government has identified the improvement in the quality of basic education as its number one priority as articulated in the National Development Plan, Vision 2030. With the achievement of high levels of participation during the compulsory years of schooling, the Department of Basic Education’s (DBE) Action Plan to 2019 is focused on improving efficiency and quality of learning outcomes. The national state of disaster as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic has magnified the already existing inequalities in the system requiring that more efforts are put in recovery while reimagining education provision in South Africa.
Eligibility Criteria:
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have
- An Advanced degree in education, social sciences, international development, humanitarian response, disaster response or a related field.
- *A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
Work Experience
- Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible relevant experience in the field of education, youth development, monitoring and evaluation or behavioral change. Experience in complex emergencies/disaster response strongly preferred.
- Proven experience of high-quality report writing and documentation.
- Resourcefulness, flexibility, and the ability to prioritize large amounts of work while under pressure.
- Good analytical, facilitation, communication, and presentation skills.
- Politically and culturally sensitive, awareness of gender issues, with qualities of patience, tact, and diplomacy
- Experience in working with the national and provincial departments of education, social development and/health will be an added advantage
Language Proficiency
- Fluency in English (verbal and written). Good written and spoken skills in the language of the humanitarian operation and knowledge of another UN language an asset.
Other Details
- Job No: 547017
- Contract Type: Temporary Appointment
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNICEF Education Specialist Jobs 2021
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/547017
The Closing Date: 10th January 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.unicef.org |
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