UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN’S FUND
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DUTY STATION: Bamako, MaliSection/Division: Education
Level: P3
Duration: 6 Months (initially)
Title: Education Cluster Coordinator / Entitlements: According to UN rules and regulations
PURPOSE OF POST:
Under the overall guidance of the UNICEF Chief Education in Mali, the Education Cluster Coordinator will be responsible for leading the Education Cluster with an aim of strengthening the system-wide preparedness and technical capacity to respond to humanitarian emergencies, ensuring predictable and effective interagency responses on Education and preparing the smooth transition from a cluster oriented coordination mechanism to a coordination mechanism under the overall Education Sector working group. / REPORTS TO: Chief Education, UNICEF Mali
NUMBER/LEVEL OF POSTS SUPERVISED: n/a
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
· In the name of UNICEF and as Cluster-lead agency support the Ministry of Education in the coordination of international and local Education partners related to the ongoing emergency response (conflict, food and nutrition crisis, seasonal flooding etc.)
· Facilitate discussion and agreement on the use of common standards and tools among cluster partners
· Develop and amend periodically the preparedness and response strategy of the education cluster.
· Maintain a well-functioning information management system, including capacity mapping and building of key partners in the sector.
· Develop and follow-up on a monitoring framework for education based on Humanitarian Performance Monitoring systems.
· Conduct rapid and in depth Joint Education Needs Assessments based on needs
· Provide technical expertise in education in emergencies, early recovery, post-crisis transition and transition.
· Organize capacity development opportunities for partners on Education in Emergencies preparedness and response related activities.
· Lead on the design of appropriate transition strategies for the Education cluster to ensure continuity between the humanitarian response, recovery and development phases.
· Advocate for continued access to education targeting decision-makers at policy level as well as donors in order to ensure allocation of sufficient funds (CERF, CAP, other) for the emergency preparedness and response.
· Raise awareness of and promote the integration of agreed priority cross-cutting issues (e.g. age, environment, gender, HIV/AIDS, human rights) in cluster/inter-cluster needs assessments, analysis, planning, implementation and monitoring.
. / QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:
· Advanced university degree in the combination of the selective disciplines relevant to the following areas: Education; Primary Education, Economics, Social Sciences, or a field(s) relevant to international development assistance.
· Formal training in cluster co-ordination and/or demonstrated experience of effective high level co-ordination and chairing of meetings
· At least 5 years of professional work experience at national and international levels in fields relevant to Education.
· Demonstrated professional technical expertise in education in emergencies, early recovery and post-crisis transition.
· In depth understanding of and trainings related to Education in Emergencies (INEE Minimum Standards, Cluster Coordination etc.)
· Excellent advocacy skills particularly in relation to advocating for education provision in humanitarian crises
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Demonstrable understanding of international humanitarian response architecture, co-ordination mechanisms, humanitarian reform and action
· Understanding of the humanitarian funding mechanisms including (i.e. Consolidated Appeals Process, Central Emergency Response Fund and Flash Appeals)
· Fluency in French and English. Knowledge of the local language (Bambara) an asset.
· Experience working in the UN or other international development organization an asset.
Critical Competencies:
· Core Values (Required)
· Commitment to humanitarian principles and to the right of children and youth to education in emergency situations and recognition of the critical importance of education in emergencies as a first-phase humanitarian response
· Ability to put aside one’s own organisational interests and work impartially serving all cluster stakeholders on equal terms
· Demonstrated integrity
Core Competencies (Required)
· Communication
· Working with People
· Drive for Results
Functional Competencies (Required)
· Leading and Supervising
· Formulating Strategies and Concepts
· Analyzing
· Relating and Networking
· Deciding and Initiating Action
· Persuading and Influencing
Approved by: ______Date: ______
Chief of Section Head of Office