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Since its creation in 1945, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO)mission has been to contribute to the building of peace, poverty eradication, lasting development and intercultural dialogue. As the global lead for SDG 4, UNESCO’s priority is to ensure that all children and youth in Jordan, regardless of their status, nationality, background, abilities, or gender, have access to inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities. Through different initiatives, programmes and projects, UNESCO focuses on supporting national institutions, and stakeholders, primarily the Ministry of Education (MoE) of Jordan to transform and strengthen their education systems to be more resilient and responsive to crisis, evidence-based, gender responsive, and of good quality. Within this support, UNESCO is implementing a Technical Assistance (TA) programme “Transforming Technical Vocational Education and Training in Jordan” funded by Canada and designed to contribute to the TVET system in Jordan, to respond to labour market demands and address youth unemployment and gender disparities. The programme will therefore support the MoE’s TVET reforms in line with their Education Strategic Plan (2018-2025), including the Strategy for Mainstreaming Gender Equality in Education and the Economic Modernisation Vision.
Job Responsibility:
Provide technical support and capacity development to MoE staff to strengthen their monitoring and reporting functions related to the Canadian loan
Support the preparation of a reporting calendar for the implementation of the Canadian loan
Contribute to the development and strengthening of coordination mechanisms, communication channels, and feedback systems
Support the preparation of communication materials highlighting achievements and success stories
Promote the use of standard operating procedures
Participate in relevant committees and working groups
Provide technical input to the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of activities under the TA programme
Monitor implementation progress of the TA programme, identify risks and challenges
Facilitate knowledge sharing and documentation of lessons learned and success stories
Contribute to effective teamwork
Strengthen the application of Results-Based Management (RBM) principles in planning and reporting
Requirements:
Advanced University Degree (master's or equivalent) in education, international development, social sciences, or a related field
or a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant professional experience in monitoring and evaluation, reporting programme coordination, or education/development programmes in lieu of an advanced degree
5 years of relevant professional experience in the field of monitoring and evaluation, reporting, and coordination in the education sector at the national and/or sub-national level and including in international setting
Sound understanding of results-based management, monitoring, and evaluation principles
Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships
Excellent coordination, organization, and prioritization skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong teamwork skills
Good institutional understanding
Ability to maintain respectful, clear, and solution-oriented communication
Excellent knowledge of English and Arabic (written and spoken)
Nice to have:
Previous experience in international development cooperation, preferably in Technical and Vocational Education and skills development, within a UN agency or international non-governmental organization
Experience collaborating with national authorities or Ministry of Education staff in providing such support
Previous work in the Education Sector in Jordan
Knowledge of procurement for infrastructure works and furnishing for schools
Knowledge of the Jordan TVET-sector development and donor/partner landscape