For every child, the right to Education
Ethiopia is situated in the Horn of Africa and is the second most populous country on the continent, with an estimated population of 115 million. It borders six African countries—Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan—and covers 1,104,300 square kilometers. Approximately 85 per cent of the population lives in rural areas. Ethiopia represents a melting pot of ancient cultures, with Middle Eastern and African influences evident in the religious, ethnic and linguistic composition of its people.
You will be working in a context where children and their families across Ethiopia have faced multiple and complex emergencies, including the conflict in northern Ethiopia and severe drought, resulting in millions of people in need of urgent humanitarian assistance. UNICEF implements programmes in Child Protection, WASH, Health, Nutrition, Social Policy and Education, serving over 15 million children across the country. By joining UNICEF Ethiopia, you will contribute directly to improving the lives of children and women.
How can you make a difference?
The System Transformation of Education Programme (STEP) Programme Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will provide expertise, direct field support and capacity building in the areas of education programme planning, monitoring and evaluation, equity focused and results-based programming and results-focused reporting, and education sector analysis with a focus on the key results areas of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) funded STEP for Girls and Learning.
Specifically, the incumbent will work closely with the Ministry of Education (MOE), the UNICEF Education Team, Regional Education Bureaus, GPE Programme Management Office Team, and STEP Target Woredas to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the STEP programme. This role will contribute to enhancing monitoring, evaluation accountability and learning across the STEP programme.
The Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (GPE) will be part of the STEP Programme Management Team of the UNICEF Ethiopia Education Section and will report to and work under the direct supervision of the GPE Programme Manager responsible for the GPE funded System Transformation of Education Programme (STEP) for Girls and Learning. The Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (GPE) will also work in close collaboration with the System Strengthening Result Area/Unit of the Education Section in particular and with other result areas/units of the section such as Early Childhood Education, Every Child Learning, and Quality Education and Skills Development for ensuring successful and coordinated planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the GPE funded STEP for Girls and Learning Programme.
Key Functions and Accountabilities
- STEP for Girls and Learning Programme planning, engagement, and coordination with authorities.
- STEP for Girls and Learning Programme Management, Budgeting, Monitoring and Reporting.
- Advocacy, Networking and Partnership building for the GPE STEP Program.
- Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
Minimum requirements
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others
UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.
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.
Failure to comply with such requirements, where applicable and without a duly approved medical exemption from the relevant UN authority, will result in the cancellation of the selection or may lead to other administrative measures, including separation from service.
Remarks
As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
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.
Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.