VN/HR-2013/13 INCLUSIVE SECONDARY EDUCATION OFFICER

UNICEF ANKARA OFFICE 

VN/HR-2013/13 

INCLUSIVE SECONDARY EDUCATION OFFICER 

JOB PROFILE 

Vacancy Code: VN/HR-2013/13 

Job Title: Inclusive Secondary Education Officer 

Job location: Ankara, Turkey 

Type of Contract: Fixed Term – NOB (Post is available only for Turkish Citizens) 

Duration of Assignment: Fixed term contract, initially is for two years. Extension is subject to 

availability of funding source and requirement of the country programme operations. 

Supervised by: Chief of Child Development and Education Programme P4 

PURPOSE OF THE JOB 

Accountable for professional technical contribution to the inclusive secondary education 

programmes/projects design, planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation, data analysis and 

progress reporting. Commitment for enhancement of gender-sensitive teamwork and capacity building, in 

support of achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with country programme goals and 

strategy. 

KEY END – RESULTS 

1. Accurate, complete and up-to-date information made available for effective budget preparation, 

programme and project design, implementation, management and evaluation in a gender-specific 

framework. 

2. Project efficiency and effectiveness enhanced through effective implementation follow-on, 

including with all implementing partners. 

3. Progress reports and project work plans timely prepared, and effective technical assistance 

provided: in sharing them with key partners, in the identification of required supplies and 

equipment, and in the drafting of Country Programme Recommendation and other project 

documentation. 

4. Appropriateness and completeness of financial and supply documentation as well as adherence to 

established allotments ensured. 

5. Knowledge sharing with donors, media and all stakeholders promoted with an emphasis on gender 

and equity. 

6. Effective communication and networking achieved through strategic partnership and collaboration, 

and coordination among Education system actors strengthened.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES and DUTIES & TASKS 

1. Programme/Project Management 

Ensure the availability of accurate, complete and up-to-date information required for effective - 

Inclusive Secondary Education programme and project design, implementation, management, 

monitoring and evaluation, including gender disaggregation. Draft sound Education programme 

budgets for review by the supervisor, and provide support for sharing the information with relevant 

partners. 

2. Project Efficiency and Effectiveness 

Enhance project efficiency and effectiveness through implementation follow-on activities with various 

partners, including monitoring UNICEF inputs, local conditions and resources, flow of supply and nonsupply 

assistance and Secondary Education project status. 

3. Work Plan and Project Documentation 

Analyze collected data and information and prepare progress reports including monitoring and 

reporting indicators by gender; draft changes in Inclusive Secondary Education program work plans and 

assist in identification of required supplies and equipment as well as in the drafting of Country 

Programme Recommendation and other project documentation, assuring accuracy and consistency with 

established rules, regulations and plans of action; and provide support for consultation with partners as 

required on planning and implementation of Country Programme activities. 

4. Project Implementation Information and Data 

Ensure the appropriateness of financial, administrative and supply documentation; verify that Inclusive 

Secondary Education program expenditures are within allotments and that data is consistent with the 

project information and database (e.g., FLS, -VISION/SAP). Follow up on queries, including with and 

by partners, or initiate corrective action on discrepancies. 

5. Knowledge Management 

Knowledge management effectively promoted through drafting key Inclusive Secondary Education 

programme documents and reports, sharing good practice, lessons learned, and knowledge/information 

exchange. Compile Inclusive Secondary Education program implementation training and orientation 

materials to promote knowledge sharing with the regional office and headquarters, donors, media and 

all Turkey based stakeholders. 

6. Communication and Networking 

Ensure the effective communication and networking developed and maintained through partnership and 

collaboration. 

Collaborate with Operations staff to implement internal controls systems and resolve day-to-day issues 

or discrepancies in financial or supply management, and provide support for orientation and training of 

Government counterparts and all UNICEF implementing partners in UNICEF financial and supply 

policies and procedures. 

Team with central and district level national Government counterparts to exchange information on 

Inclusive Secondary Education program implementation and status as well as movement and 

distribution of supplies. Supports coordination with members of the development community, including

NGOs, UN and bilateral agencies in the exchange of information relating to Inclusive Secondary 

Education sector. 

QUALIFICATION and COMPETENCIES 

1. Education 

University degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Education; Secondary 

Education, Economics, Social Sciences, or a field(s) relevant to international development 

assistance. 

2. Work experience 

Two years of professional work experience at national and international levels relevant Education 

programmes. Experience working in the UN or other international development organization an 

asset. 

Background in youth & adolescent programme an asset. 

3. Language Proficiency 

Fluency in English and Turkish. 

4. Competency Profile 

i) Core Values 

• Commitment 

• Diversity and Inclusion 

• Integrity 

ii) Core Competencies 

• Communication [ II ] 

• Working with People [ I ] 

• Drive for Results [ I ] 

iii)Functional Competencies 

• Formulating Strategies and Concepts [ I ] 

• Analyzing [ II] 

• Applying Technical Expertise [ II ] 

• Learning and Researching [ II] 

• Planning and Organizing [ II ]

iv) Technical Knowledge 

a) Specific Technical Knowledge Required 

• Essential professional knowledge of Secondary Education/Basic Education/Youth 

empowerment programmes. 

• Essential Technical Knowledge of theories, principles and methods in areas of: Secondary 

Education; Primary Education, Youth empowerment, Economics, Social Sciences. 

• Gender and diversity awareness 

b) Common Technical Knowledge Required 

Knowledge of theories and practices in: 

• Programme/project management in Education 

• Monitoring and Evaluation 

• Training and Capacity Development in Education • Inclusive Secondary Education 

• Curriculum Development 

• Youth Empowerment 

• Knowledge Management 

• Out of School 

General knowledge of: 

• Methodology of programme/project management 

• Education Programmatic goals, policies and strategies 

• Knowledge of global secondary education issues, specifically relating to out of school 

adolescents 

• UNICEF policies and strategy to address inclusive education issues. 

• UNICEF financial, supply and administrative rules and regulations. 

• Rights-based and Results-based programming in UNICEF. 

• Equity-based programming in UNICEF. 

• UNICEF programme policy, procedures and guidelines in the Manual. 

• Mid-Term Strategic Plan 

• UNICEF Board endorsed policy papers (e.g. The Education Strategy) 

• Gender equality and equity focus 

c) Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced 

• Government development plans and policies

• Knowledge of local conditions and country legislation relevant to UNICEF programmes 

• UN policies and strategy to address international humanitarian issues and the responses. 

• UN common approaches to programmatic issues and UNICEF positions 

• UN security operations and guidelines. 

• UNICEF strategic framework for partnerships and collaborative relationships. 

UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and 

without discrimination of persons with disabilities. Well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to 

send their information. 

Office is a non-smoking working environment. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, Cv, UN 

P11 form and recent PER (Performance Evaluation Report) if any to turkeyrecruitment@unicef.org latest 

by 28.08.2013. Pls indicate ref. of the vacancy on your email’s subject line. Only short listed candidates 

who are to be invited for interview will be contacted

VN/HR-2013/13 INCLUSIVE SECONDARY EDUCATION OFFICER

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