Senior Programme Coordinator (Education Unit)
The UNESCO Office in Kathmandu is implementing various education projects such as Capacity Building for Education, Literacy & Lifelong Learning; Gender mainstreaming in Teacher’s Education; Comprehensive Sexuality Education & Safe Learning Environment for adolescent girls; ICT in Education and SDG 4 Education 2030, in close cooperation with the Government of Nepal, Ministry of Education. Science and Technology, the National Planning Commission, and the Nepal National Commission for UNESCO.
In order to coordinate the implementation of the projects in the field of education, the UNESCO Office in Kathmandu seeks applications from qualified Nepalese candidates for the following position. The candidate will coordinate a team of personnel in education unit and oversee the implementation and progress status of the projects in close supervision of National Professional Officer (NPO) in Education. He/she will also be responsible for ensuring all projects of education sector are being well executed and have good coordination with all partners and stakeholders. The candidate will work as deputy to the National Professional Officer of Education Unit and will represent the organization during his absence. The candidate will be expected to perform the following:
Position Title : Senior Programme Coordinator
Condition of Employment : Full-time based in UNESCO Kathmandu Office, with frequent field visits
Type of Contract : Service Contract
Salary scale : SB 3, Band D, Step 1
Net monthly Salary : NPR 108,789 (Tax applicable)
Additional benefits : Provident fund & Medical insurance
Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent shall coordinate the implementation of the project, under the overall authority of the Head of the UNESCO Office in Kathmandu and UNESCO Representative to Nepal, and direct supervision of National Professional Officer (NPO) in Education Unit.
In particular, s/he shall:
1. Assist the NPO in planning, implementing and reporting on Programme activities in the field of Education.
2. Ensure day-to-day implementation of project activities;
3. Liaise with project partners and stakeholders;
4. Assist to ensure reporting and evaluation;
5. Assist to organize the project activities and documentation;
6. Contribute to the outreach of the projects.
General Requirements:
Qualifications and Experience Required:
Candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications:
1. Master’s degree or equivalent preferably in education;
2. 10-12 years of experience of working in the area of education, human rights, political sciences and/or international development, preferably with a UN agency, an INGO or a Government of Nepal entity;
3. 5 years of experience of working in project planning and management;
4. Good knowledge in the following areas:
a. SDG 4 Education 2030 Agenda and its Framework for Action, as well as the Education Sector's global and regional strategies and priorities, and SDG 4 M & E framework
b. Education system in Nepal;
c. UNESCO’s mandate and actions in education
d. Sustainable Development Goals;
5. Project planning, management and evaluation skills;
6. Sound knowledge of IT skills required including word processing, data management, presentation software and other relevant professional software;
7. Very good written and oral communication skills in Nepali and English;
Women and members of minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates are requested to send their application including a motivation letter in English and the completed UNESCO CV form, accompanied by a recent passport size photograph and copies of diplomas indicating the ‘Position Title’ to the following address NOT LATER THAN 10 November 2019:
UNESCO Representative to Nepal
UNESCO Office in Kathmandu
P.O. Box 14391
Kathmandu, Nepal
Email : vacancy.nepal@unesco.org
Download the CV form from UNESCO Website: http://bit.ly/2MsAtiC
Only short-listed candidates will be invited for a test and/or interview.
The organization reserves the right to cancel or postpone the whole recruitment process without providing any reasons whatsoever.
In 1945, UNESCO was created in order to respond to the firm belief of nations, forged by two world wars in less than a generation, that political and economic agreements are not enough to build a lasting peace. Peace must be established on the basis of humanity’s moral and intellectual solidarity.