Provide strategic direction, technical leadership, and high-level advocacy to strengthen UNICEF's global capacity to support children and adolescents affected by conflict, displacement, climate-related shocks, and other emergencies.
Lead the development of global policies, strategies, standards, and guidance for education in humanitarian settings. Foster strategic partnerships, influence global policy agendas, support resource mobilization efforts, and promote innovation, knowledge management, and evidence generation. Ensure children have access to safe, inclusive, and quality learning opportunities in crisis-affected contexts.
At least 10 years progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in developing, implementing and supporting education programme and policies, strategic planning with substantial experience in emergency and crisis situations is required.
Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in the area of Education Policy and Planning, Education in Emergencies, Humanitarian Assistance / Humanitarian Affairs, Public Policy, Conflict or Peace Studies / Crisis Response Education’ Educational Planning is required.