Iraq: Project Officer (TVET), P-3

Title: Project Officer (TVET)
Domain: Education
Grade: P-3
Position Number: 5IQED0017PA
Organizational Unit: UNESCO Office for Iraq
Duty Station: Iraq-Baghdad
Type of contract: Duration of contract:
Project Appointment 1 year with possibility of extension, subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance
Annual salary: Approx. USD 83122
Deadline (midnight, Baghdad time): 07 June 2019
Application to be sent to: recruitment.bag@unesco.org.

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

Overview of the functions of the Position
In February 2019, UNESCO and the European Union signed the project “Reviving Mosul and Basra Old Cities”, recognizing the power of culture as a driver of social and economic development. This project aims to support urban recovery and reconstruction through a participatory approach to skills development and job creation to foster social cohesion and community reconciliation through restoration and critical reconstruction of Mosul’s historic urban landscape and urban conservation in Basra.
In the framework of this project, and under the overall authority of the Director of the Office and the direct supervision of the Education Programme Specialist, shall manage, coordinate and implement all aspects of the skills pipeline providing skilled workers to meet the demand for labour on the related construction interventions in historic buildings sites including both technical oversight and project management inputs, and contribute to the project outputs in view to improve community resilience and livelihood in the urban areas of Mosul and Basra. This includes the following functions, but not limited to:

• Oversee the development of competency-based curricula in construction and other specialisations as required and in-line with the Technical and Vocational Qualifications Framework, including specialised heritage construction modules;
• Ensure a recruitment pipeline of suitably motivated young people for participation in training and work programmes;
• Oversee and quality assure the delivery of training in Mosul and Basra, working closely with government training institutions and experts;
• Put in place systems for the Recognition of Prior Learning and related assessment;
• In coordination with culture sector colleagues, manage on-the-job training and work experience elements of the project, ensuring sufficient workers by specialism and level are available for active construction sites and wider job-creation elements of the project;
• Supervise the establishment, management and monitoring of contracts and relationships with multiple implementing partners/consultants/contractors covering the range of expertise required to successfully implement the activities, in compliance with the rules and regulations of UNESCO;
• Liaise with and facilitate consultation between the relevant local authorities in Iraq, NGOs, suppliers and local community stakeholders as required and necessary;
• Advise the Iraqi authorities on skills delivery and on-the-job training in Mosul and Basra, with particular attention to the skill requirements for historic sites;
• Organize stakeholder meetings and capacity-building workshops in order to ensure necessary competencies are transferred from experts to local practitioners;
• Supervise and support National Associate Project Officers in Basra and Mosul;
• Facilitate information sharing amongst stakeholders, including with local authorities and communities, and NGOs, and organize events to enhance awareness raising and project visibility both inside and outside Iraq;

• Undertake missions as necessary and requested for project implementation in Iraq and elsewhere.**Competencies**

• A successful candidate will be required to demonstrate the following competencies: Core Competencies

• Accountability

• Communication

• Teamwork

• Innovation

• Results focus

• Planning and organizing

• Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement

• For detailed information please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework**Required qualifications**
  Education

• Advanced University degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Education, Social Science or related fields.**Work Experience**

• Minimum 4 years of progressively responsible relevant work experience in education or related fields.

• Relevant experience acquired at international level and/or in post-conflict context.**Skills and Competencies**

• Excellent coordination skills.

• Good knowledge of results-based and budget management tools.

• Ability to work under pressure,manage heavy workloads and meet tight deadlines, paying close attention to details and quality of work.

• Strong IT skills including good knowledge of standard office software.

• Knowledge of UNESCOs mission and the Education Sector’s Programme.

• Strong analytical, problemsolving and organizational skills.

• Sensitivity to the local context.

• Excellent project implementation skills.

• Ability to work as part of an international teamin a multicultural environment.**Languages**

• Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English.**Desirable qualifications**
  Work Experience

• Experience working in Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET).Languages

• Good knowledge of Arabic.Assessment
  An assessment exercise may be used in the evaluation of candidates

Interested candidates should complete the UNESCO CV with a covering letter in English explaining their interest in the position and forward it electronically to the following e-mail address: recruitment.bag@unesco.org. Please indicate the position title and number you are applying for. Incomplete UNESCO CV will not be processed.
Applications can also be received via fax only if internet access is not available to apply online. A completed UNESCO CV (available from the UNESCO home page) and the covering letter should be sent to the following fax number: +962-6-5928456.
Interested and suitable candidates should ensure that their application is submitted on or before 07 June 2019 (midnight, Baghdad time).
Due to the large number of applications, only applicants short‐listed for interview will be contacted.

Benefits and entitlements
UNESCO’s salaries are calculated in US dollars. They consist of a basic salary and a Position adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, as well as exchange rates. Other benefits include: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, home travel, education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance. More details can be found on the ICSC Website.
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