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For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS.
UNICEF is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized. UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is also the world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries. As a global authority UNICEF is able to influence decision makers at the global level and turn the most innovative ideas into reality.
More than 13,000 staff work with UNICEF, with approximately 85 per located in the field in 190 countries. Seven regional offices and over 124 country offices worldwide, 34 national committees, a research centre in Florence, a supply division in Copenhagen, a shared services centre in Budapest and offices in Berlin, Brussels, Seoul and Tokyo, and UNICEF headquarters in New York and Geneva work on helping children survive and thrive, from early childhood through adolescence.
We employ committed professional to work in our five focus areas: Child Survival and Development, Basic Education and Gender Equality, HIV/AIDS, Child Protection and Policy Advocacy and Partnerships. We also employ staff with expertise in administration and finance, human resources, information technology, supply and logistics as well as external relations and communication. UNICEF’s presence in humanitarian crises means that we also seek experts in emergency preparedness and response.
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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job ? it is a calling.
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For every child, Education
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does ? in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life ? in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions ? her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens ? addressing inequity ? not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
About the Quality Education for Out-of-School Children in Paraguay.
The Out-of-School Children Initiative (OOSCI) was founded and launched globally in 2010 as a partnership between UNICEF, the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE). It aims to support governments in developing and applying innovative approaches to better estimate the number of children that are excluded from educational opportunities, identify who are these children, and develop solutions to bring those children back to school?.
In 2020, the Permanent Household Survey revealed that Paraguay has an estimated population of 7,252,672 in which the population of children and adolescents from 6-14 years old represented 1,255,101, approximately.
According the MoE records, during 2021 47,048 children have dropped out of basic education (1st, 2nd and 3rd cycle) (4.8% of enrolment 2020). Moreover, the main barriers identified in the survey preventing school attendance and contributing to drop out include poverty (25.2%); family reasons intertwined with gender norms (18.3%); low perception of the importance of schooling (17.3%); and school-related reasons (14.1%). Moreover, structural barriers include a lack of investment in both quality education and technological infrastructure.
Through the project, Quality Education for Out-of-School Children in Paraguay, approved by Educate a Child Programme (EAC) of Education Above All Foundation (EAA), UNICEF Paraguay will work with the Ministry of Education and implementing partners to support the enrolment of 30,000 OOSC located in six selected departments, reaching boys and girls aged 7-14 in basic education from urban and rural areas, including overaged students, children with disabilities and indigenous population.
In Paraguay, primary education is named basic school education (EEB ? Educación Escolar Básica in Spanish) and comprises a 9-year cohort, grouped into three cycles, as stated in national laws establishing the educational policy as well as the structure, functions and bodies of the Ministry of Education.
The strategies proposed will address demand factors (e.g., community mobilization and sensitization forums, back-to- school campaigns, etc.) and supply and quality factors (e.g., teacher training on pedagogy, remedial classes, etc.) to address critical barriers aimed at reaching the following outcomes:
Outcome 1 – Increased family’s perception of schooling allowing OOSC enrolment and retention in 6 selected departments. This will be done through increasing demand for education, with emphasis on strengthening the education committee’s (or EGIEs’) capacities in planning and developing strategies and interventions for enrolment and retention.
Outcome 2 – 300 Schools across 6 departments have the capacity to implement alternative learning programs for OOSC, with an emphasis on a training programme and materials of the Open Basic Education (EBA) and Learning Reinforcement Spaces (ERA) programmes to be developed for teachers, strengthening their skills and knowledge.
Outcome 3 – Improved capacity of 6 Departmental Education Councils and 15 District Education Councils to promote the enrolment and retention of OOSC in 6 selected departments. This would be accomplished by advocating for comprehensive social programmes for OOSC and their families, with an emphasis on the design and implementation of solutions for local problems, prioritizing education and assisting the distribution of school kits for 30,000 OOSC.
The project, as well as UNICEF’s Country Programme 2020-2024, aligns with the National Education Plan 2024; the Action Plan for Education 2018-2023; and the project ?Educational Transformation?, which aims to renew educational policies. Moreover, the project aligns with global frameworks, including the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UNICEF’s global mandate in ?Every Children Learns? (as outlined in the UNICEF Education Strategy Framework 2019-2030) and it aligns closely with EAC’s mission, vision and goals, where every individual can learn through a quality education: enrollment and retention of OOSC; quality education; cofounding & sustainability; and, OOSC at the top of national agenda.
Job organizational context:
The Education Specialist GJP is to be used in a Country Office (CO) where the Education Programme is a component of the Country Programme (or UNDAF). The Specialist reports to the Deputy Representative.
Purpose for the job:
Under the guidance and general supervision of the Deputy Representative, the Specialist supports the preparation, implementation and reporting of the Quality Education for Out-of-School Children project and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting the progress of education project. The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the project implementation to facilitate the administration and achievement of results, to improve learning outcomes and equitable and inclusive education, especially for children who are marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded in society within the project’s targeted schools.
The Specialist contributes to achievement of results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), EAC’s standards, as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.
How can you make a difference?
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
2. Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results of the Quality Education for Out-of-School Children project
3. Technical and operational support to programme implementation
4. Networking and partnership building
5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have?
The following minimum requirements:
[If approved by the relevant authority as per the Staff Selection Procedure, include here the flexible provisions for education vs experience, according to the branded VA example]
The following desirables:
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
The 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
(8) Nurtures, leads and manages people
Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.
UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.
Remarks:
As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable men are encouraged to apply.
Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.
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Type of contract: Staff (Temporary)
Macro-area: Latin America and the Caribbean
Level of experience: Senior Professional, more than 5 years
Area of work Definition: Education, Learning and Training
Type of organisation: Multilateral Organisations
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