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Associate Director, Education Section, D-1, Programme Division, New York

If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

UNICEF, the world’s leading organization working for the rights of children, seeks an Associate Director, Education Section, New York.

Purpose:

To provide leadership in the area of Education by serving as the Organization's key position to generate dialog in the international community to enhance knowledge and exchange on this subject, developing and maintaining advocacy links with governments and all major development agencies, academic institutions and NGOs active in this field; to lead at global, regional and country level the development and implementation of strategies in this field, as a response to the overall situation analysis of the most disadvantaged children and women. UNICEF considers this position to be among the top positions on which the achievement of the long-term results of the organization in the area of Education depends. Specifically, this position will focus on strategic results areas to accelerate the achievement of medium term strategic plans of the organization under the paramount principles of equity.

Minimum Requirements:

Advanced university degree in Education or related social sciences.

Minimum 13-15 years of relevant professional work experience in Education, especially in developing countries. Policy development, analysis, implementation, programme development and implementation; expertise in preparation of national plans either at government or on behalf of the government. Experience in academic research, international networking, conferences; Education management program in broader perspective and on integrated rural/urban development and macroeconomic issues will be an asset. Professional reputation in the field and the sector is essential. Incumbent should be able to articulate issues in meetings and be able to make points lucidly and clearly. Experience in responding to emergencies is desirable. Proven record in interaction with donor community and fundraising is a desirable asset.

Fluency in English required and a second UN working language is required.

If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send an updated CV and a duly completed United Nations Personal History form, as well as the two most recent Evaluations to recruit.ssr@unicef.org by 25 January 2012. Regret Letters will only be sent to short listed candidates.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.