Minimum requirements
* Education : Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Education, International Development, International Relations.
* Work Experience : At least 8 years of relevant professional work experience, including a minimum of 4 years in the education‑in‑emergencies sector, and any other related fields.
* Skills : Proven experience required in programme implementation and management, with a record of delivering high‑quality results;
* Demonstrated experience required in inter‑agency coordination, ideally both at global and field levels;
* Knowledge and understanding of preparedness, anticipatory action, and rapid response mechanisms;
* Strong communication and advocacy skills, with the ability to clearly articulate priorities, influence stakeholders, and represent the organisation in high‑level fora.
* Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.
Desirables
* Language : Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language.
* Strong experience in partnership development and networking, including engagement with a wide range of stakeholders desired.
* Ability to interpret, translate, and adapt global strategies and priorities to operational realities across diverse contexts desired.
* Excellent analytical, writing, and drafting skills.
* Record of designing and executing resource mobilization strategies desired.
* Exceptional interpersonal skills, including flexibility, diplomacy, leadership, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work effectively within a team.
* 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
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
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