International Technical Adviser to Support the Sub-National Democratic Development Reform in the Education Sector

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 International Technical Adviser to Support the Sub-National Democratic Development Reform in the Education Sector in Cambodia.

Purpose:

Please see Terms of Reference

Qualification:

 Advanced University degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent, or PhD) in public policy, public administration, education planning, management, decentralisation, local governance, public sector reform or a similar field
 Minimum 10 years’ experience in supporting social sector development, preferably including support to ministries of education, with at least 5 years’ experience related to decentralisation / public administration reform
 In-depth policy understanding and practical experience of supporting planning for and implementation of D&D reform in education ministries including fiscal decentralisation and personnel redeployment
 Experience of working at sub-national level
 Recent and relevant experience of national, sub-national, and school-level education sector issues in Cambodia or the region is desirable
 Commitment to travel to provinces
 Excellent interpersonal, coaching, mentoring, reporting, facilitation and communication skills
 Fluency in English language is required; knowledge of Khmer is an asset
 Computer literacy and presentation skills

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, please submit a cover letter, CV, and signed P11 form to cbdhrvacancies@unicef.org by Thursday 13 September 2012. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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.