Programme Specialist

il y a 2 semaines

Paris, France UNESCO Temps plein

OVERVIEW
**Post Number**: ED 065

**Grade**: P-4

**Parent Sector**: Education Sector (ED)

**Duty Station**: Paris

**Job Family**: Education

**Type of contract**: Fixed Term

**Duration of contract**: 2 years, renewable

**Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time)**: 13-MAR-2024

**UNESCO Core Values**: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

The Higher Education Section implements UNESCO’s programme in Higher Education. It carries out analysis on a wide range of higher education issues and policies. It is in charge of the implementation of the Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education. The Higher Education Section is working to improve the evidence base for the renewal of Higher Education within a lifelong learning perspective including on the topics of equity and inclusion, learning pathways, digitalisation, greening and links with labour market, skilling and reskilling. Together with the UNESCO Institute for Statistics, the Higher Education Section is bringing together data on higher education systems to permit more fine-grained analysis of trends and define appropriate programmes.

Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Education (ADG/ED), guidance from the Director of the Division for Policies and Lifelong Learning Systems (DIR/ED/PLS) and direct supervision from the Chief of Section of Higher Education (ED/PLS/HED), the incumbent is responsible for the management and implementation of UNESCO’s Regular Programme activities as well as extra-budgetary projects in the field of higher education. S/he will carry out global research and analysis in the broad area of higher education policy and planning, as well as lead country level policy reviews and development with an emphasis on systemic and institutional reforms in higher education. In particular, the incumbent will be expected to perform the following essential duties:
Long Description
Programme Design and Management

Coordinate programme and project activities in the field of higher education policy, at global and regional levels;
Develop, coordinate and monitor extra-budgetary projects and ensure periodic reviews, reporting and dissemination of information.

Policy Advice

Initiate evidence-based higher education policy reviews and development and provide advice to Member States leveraging international and regional experiences;
Design and implement evidence-based higher education programmes and strategies;
Review research, draft reports and develop policy recommendations;
Provide guidance and monitor the work of regional and field offices in the domain of higher education and offer technical support, including capacity development actions and resources, to field staff;
Advocate UNESCO’s role/position in higher education and represent the Organization at policy-making levels and in conferences and meetings.

Networking, Communication and Knowledge Management

Develop and maintain professional collaboration and partnerships at the global level on higher education policy issues and trends;
Plan, develop and implement outreach strategies with stakeholders;
Strengthen cooperation with other Sectors, Field Offices, and Institutes to address national and regional priorities in higher education.

Resources Mobilization

Explore and develop alternative funding mechanisms and resource mobilization opportunities, including project proposal submissions.

Long Description COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial) Communication (C) Accountability (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Professionalism (C) Driving and managing change (M) Leading and empowering others (M) Making quality decisions (M) Managing performance (M) Strategic thinking (M) Building partnerships (M) - For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Advanced University degree (Master’s or equivalent) in education, social sciences, public policies, international development, engineering, or in a related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience in education, of which at least 3 years acquired at international level.
Solid experience, at least 3 years, in working in higher education sector at system or universities level.
Experience in coordinating higher education policy dialogues with national stakeholders, universities and development partners.

Long Description
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

Proven capacity to design and implement higher education programmes.
Proven capacity to produce high-quality and policy-oriented analytical reports.
Strong data processing, analysis and visualisation skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Recognised ability to link higher educational policies and planning to wider socio-economic needs includi

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