Programme Specialist Education

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Description

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• Coordinate programme and project activities in the field of higher education policy, at global and regional levels;
• Develop, coordinate and monitor extra-budgetary projects and ensure periodic reviews, reporting and dissemination of information.

• Initiate evidence-based higher education policy reviews and development and provide advice to Member States leveraging international and regional experiences;
• Design and implement evidence-based higher education programmes and strategies;
• Review research, draft reports and develop policy recommendations;
• Provide guidance and monitor the work of regional and field offices in the domain of higher education and offer technical support, including capacity development actions and resources, to field staff;
• Advocate UNESCO’s role/position in higher education and represent the Organization at policy-making levels and in conferences and meetings.

• Develop and maintain professional collaboration and partnerships at the global level on higher education policy issues and trends;
• Plan, develop and implement outreach strategies with stakeholders;
• Strengthen cooperation with other Sectors, Field Offices, and Institutes to address national and regional priorities in higher education.

• Explore and develop alternative funding mechanisms and resource mobilization opportunities, including project proposal submissions.

• Advanced University degree (Master’s or equivalent) in education, social sciences, public policies, international development, engineering, or in a related field. 

• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience in education, of which at least 3 years acquired at international level. 
• Solid experience, at least 3 years, in working in higher education sector at system or universities level. 
• Experience in coordinating higher education policy dialogues with national stakeholders, universities and development partners. 

• Proven capacity to design and implement higher education programmes.
• Proven capacity to produce high-quality and policy-oriented analytical reports.
• Strong data processing, analysis and visualisation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Recognised ability to link higher educational policies and planning to wider socio-economic needs including industrialisation, research and innovation strategies.
• Demonstrated fundraising and resource mobilisation skills. 
• Excellent coordination, work in a multicultural team, interpersonal and negotiation skills, as well as an ability to network with a range of partners, donors and other stakeholders.
• Solid IT skills including knowledge of office software and data processing and visualisation tools.

• Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English or French, and good knowledge of the other language.

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