How can you make a difference?
Education
- Education (Bachelor’s) in sciences, public policy, social sciences, political sciences, language and literature, philosophy, communication sciences, journalism, natural sciences
Work Experience
- At least 10 years of relevant experience in education sector planning, coordination and policy formulation, particularly in Croatia.
- Proven experience in supporting the development and implementation of educational policies
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills
- A good knowledge of regulations and ordinances related to the functioning of schools, of school administration and organisation
- Good reputation in capacity development in schools, including facilitation of structured group work and individual coaching and mentoring activities.
- Good command of change theories and experience in change management.
- A strong commitment to inclusive education, child-centred learning and diversity
- Knowledge of issues related to the inclusion of children into education who speak Croatian as an additional language
Language Requirements
- Effective communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken Croatian and English
- Good analytic and report writing skills
- Good facilitation and presentation skills
Desirables
- Experience working with school staff and parents
- Classroom teaching experience
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
Remarks: If the TOR or financial proposal documents are not downloadable on certain recruitment platforms, please visit our official page Vacancies | UNICEF Careers.
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.