Deputy Director Of Programme - Basic Education and Learning Division at UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

The Division exists to achieve a dual function of ensuring Kenya is well represented in UNESCO and that UNESCO’s presence is visible in Kenya. Specifically, work in the Division entails: participation in UNESCO Basic Education and Learning international meetings and processes; contribution to UNESCO Basic Education and Learning activities; provision of expert advice to government on UNESCO Basic Education and Learning matters; coordination of ratification of UNESCO Basic Education and Learning related conventions and protocols; formulation, implementation and evaluation of UNESCO Basic Education and Learning activities in Kenya; promotion of UNESCO Partnerships & collaborations in Basic Education and Learning ; mobilization of resources for UNESCO Basic Education and Learning activities; capacity building on UNESCO’s Basic Education and Learning agenda; dissemination and creation of awareness on UNESCO Basic Education and Learning activities; collaborating with UNESCO and other UN agencies on Basic Education and  Learning issues; and nomination of candidates for UNESCO Basic Education and Learning prizes, awards, fellowships, scholarships, study grants and posts.

The Division shall form part of the secretariat to the Education Programme and Expert Committee.

• Grade KNC 8/D3
• Reports To Programme Director
• Location Nairobi, Headquarters
• Remuneration Gross monthly package Ksh. 194,896 – 245,465 Pm
• Leave Allowance – Ksh. 10,000
• Medical Allowance – As per scheme rules
• Group Life & Accident Cover– As per scheme rules
• Terms Permanent and Pensionable
• Pension Contribution rate (basic salary) controls in the Division including succession plans;

Roles

• Coordinate the formulation, execution and communication of UNESCO related Basic Education and Learning policies, strategies, and plans and ensure their evaluation thereof;
• Prepare relevant Basic Education and Learning policy and technical papers and provide follow up activities as may be required;
• Mobilize technical support for the execution of the Division’s programmes and activities
• Serve as the focal point of the Basic Education and Learning Division;
• Promote effective partnerships and collaborative networks within the Basic Education and Learning sector;
• Develop relevant programme and project proposals for implementation
• Be responsible for stakeholder management dealing with the Basic Sciences and Engineering;
• Facilitate and support the activities of the Education Programme and Expert committee; and
• Any other tasks as may be assigned by the Secretary General/CEO.

Job Qualifications

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in Education from a recognized and accredited institution
• Possess a minimum of fifteen (15) years continuous experience in the education profession in a reputable organization three (3) of which must be at a comparable senior management level position or is currently serving in an equivalent position in a similar organization for a minimum period of three years
• Demonstrated proven ability and results in managing national and/or international related functions;
• Demonstrate good industry knowledge of the basic sciences sector and ongoing reforms;
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the formulation and/or implementation of international agreements/conventions/protocols and priorities;
• Demonstrated good international exposure in international meetings and processes;
• Demonstrated experience in national policy formulation and/or implementation processes;
• Have knowledge/experience in international partnerships/collaborations frameworks;
• Demonstrated competence in project management (design, proposal writing and/or implementation)