Education Officer, NOA, Temporary Appointment (TA) for 11 months, Popayán, Colombia. Post No. 136683 - Only National Candidates

UN Children's Fund - UNICEF

Staff Closes 07 Apr 2026 4 days left

Overview

Provides professional technical assistance and support for programme/project design, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and administration of programme/project activities in support of education programme goals and strategy.


Key Responsibilities
  • Research and analyze regional and national development trends.
  • Collect, analyze, verify, and synthesize information for programme development.
  • Support preparation of technical reports and programme documentation.
  • Contribute to programme goals, objectives, strategies, and results-based planning.
  • Provide technical and administrative support throughout programming processes.
  • Prepare documentations for programme review and approval.
  • Work with colleagues and partners to collect, analyze, and share implementation information.
  • Suggest solutions for routine programme implementation issues.
  • Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises and programme reviews.
  • Monitor and report on the use of sectoral programme resources.
  • Prepare draft inputs for programme/donor reporting.
  • Undertake field visits and surveys to assess progress.
  • Provide technical and operational support to counterparts and partners.
  • Build and sustain partnerships with government counterparts and national stakeholders.
  • Draft communication and information materials for programme advocacy.
  • Participate in inter-agency meetings on programming.
  • Research potential donors and prepare resource mobilization materials.
  • Provide support in identifying, capturing, synthesizing, and sharing lessons learned.
  • Apply innovative approaches and promote good practices.
  • Research, benchmark, and report on best practices for knowledge products.
  • Participate as a resource person in capacity building initiatives.
Required Experience
  • Minimum of one (1) year of professional work experience in the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of educational programs in territorial contexts, with an emphasis on ensuring complete educational pathways.
  • Experience in supervising staff and supporting pedagogical processes in the field.
  • Proven experience in technical supervision and support to territorial teams and educational personnel, and guidance of pedagogical processes in the field.
  • Implementation of pedagogical strategies from early childhood to upper secondary education.
  • Coordination with educational institutions, local authorities, and communities to ensure access, retention, and learning for children and adolescents.
  • Application of inclusive and differential approaches in contexts of diversity and vulnerability.
  • Monitoring educational pathway indicators and preparing technical reports.
  • Participation in inter-institutional and territorial coordination spaces.
  • Experience coordinating with governmental, educational, and community entities to strengthen local educational responses.
  • Preparation, implementation, and follow-up of educational action proposals in vulnerable contexts (humanitarian, nexus, development).
Qualifications

A university degree in one of the following fields is required: education, psychology, sociology, or another relevant technical field.

Other Details
Languages Required
Good level of English is required.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of another UN language is an asset.
Contract Duration
11 months
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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