Recrutement de 01 Education Specialist (Gender and Inclusion)

Recrutement de 01 Education Specialist (Gender and Inclusion)
Contract type: Temporary Appointment
Duty Station: Bangui
Level: P-3
Location: Central African Republic
Categories: Education, Gender Development, Emergency
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Central African Republic (sharepoint.com)

Central African Republic has faced a range of crisis for more than two decades, which have limited the country’s ability to have a quality and inclusive education, improve social services and develop economically. The quality education system in the country has been severely affected by the prolonged conflict and insecurity in many parts of the country, long-term political instability, and the lack of sustainable education policies and strategies throughout this period (UNICEF, 2019). Many schools stopped functioning and remained closed after the 2013 and 2020 crises, due to widespread teacher shortages, large-scale population displacement, destruction of school premises and facilities resulting in a significant decline in enrollment rates since 2013 (OCHA, 2021). Shortly after children returned to schools following the COVID-19 pandemic closures, increased violence led to the damage, forced closure, or occupation of schools in 11 of CAR's 16 prefectures, leaving half of the country's children out of school. As of early 2021, at least 26 schools remained occupied by armed groups (UNICEF Press Release, February 2021, https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/central-african-republic-new-wave-violence-puts-education-hold-one-two-children ). Despite the resumption of schools beginning in October 2021, the repercussions of instability remain in most localities and schools. ECW-MYR including other fundings such as ECHO, GPE, Norwegian Funds, and the Thematic Funds have contributed to supporting the education programme following the situation. However, the crisis remains with enormous challenges to all children, especially girls and vulnerable children.

UNICEF has been the lead grantee for Education Cannot Wait's (ECW) Multi-Year Resilience Program (MYRP) for the Central African Republic (CAR) since 2019 to date, working closely with NCR and Plan International as two other grantees. From 2019 to 2021, UNICEF managed the ECW MYRP programme with the major aim to address the country's most urgent education needs. In 2022, a new ECW-MYRP program has been approved (2023 to 2026) to be managed by a consortium of UNICEF, NRC and Plan International with UNICEF being the lead in consortium. Under UNICEF, MYRP will be implemented with package holistic approach that will include complete set of activities covering psychosocial support, GBV, training of teachers, support for birth certificates, construction and rehabilitation of school blocks, distribution of school supplies including dignity kits, and community dialogue, to mention but a few.

The 2023-2026 ECW MYRP will provide children and adolescents access to quality education in a safe and protective learning environment that offers protection, promotes resilience, and improves overall children’s well-being. Given the situation of Central African Republic (CAR), these aspects are critical to the CAR context, where a significant portion of children are out of school. The consortium programme will benefit 92,109 children and adolescents including vulnerable children and girls. UNICEF pursues the goals with mandate for the wellbeing of children, ensuring that gender equality and the rights of all children are respected. Therefore, the programme has gender and inclusion to mainstream gender in the programming and address inclusively the education and gender needs of children.

Against the above background, UNICEF is seeking a to recruit an Education Specialist with specific focus and work on Gender and Inclusion who will be required to work with all the MYRP grantees in gender and inclusion component of the programme throughout the programme period. Within the duration of MYRP, the Gender and Inclusion Specialist is expected to undertake a gender analysis and inclusive education to effectively mainstream gender and inclusive education into the programme implementation

How can you make a difference?

The purpose of the post is to strengthen resilience of girls and children with disabilities including other vulnerable children through provision of access to equitable education. The Gender and Inclusion Specialist will lead activities in the MYRP to empower women and other stakeholders for promoting girls’ education and provide appropriate learning environments and opportunities children with disabilities.

Specific objectives:

Strengthen the capacities of grantees and sub-grantees including the National Ministry of Education to implement gender inclusive practices to enable girls, children with disabilities and other vulnerable children have access to education support in Central African Republic.
Improve the Central African Republic national policies and institutional capacities to implement, coordinate and monitor gender and inclusive education in the education interventions in the country.
To provide access to inclusive and equitable quality education and life-long learning opportunities for girls, children with disabilities and other vulnerable children.
To strengthen resilience through awareness and promotion of gender and inclusion in the communities
a) Gender

Ensure the implementation of all the gender deliverables in the MYRP (gender mainstreaming and gender targeted strategies)
Lead on capacity building and knowledge building and management on gender equality and empowerment of women, girls, children with disabilities and other vulnerable children.
Provide strategic advice to Grantees and MYRP steering committee for integration of gender
Serve as quality assurance in MYRP implementation ensuring gender issues properly addressed.
Support to create strategic partnerships and implementation of resource mobilization strategies for gender and inclusion.
b) Inclusive Education

Lead on capacity building and knowledge building on Inclusive Education for resilience.
Ensure the implementation of programme considers children with disabilities and other vulnerable children including girls.
Ensure quality assurance through monitoring education for children with disabilities and vulnerable children.
Provide strategic direction for implementation of Inclusive education to all the grantees and sub-grantees.
Lead the protection component (psychosocial support and GBV mainstreaming) in the implementation MYRP as a protection focal person for grantees in Central African Republic.
Duties and responsibilities:

Ensure the implementation of a gender responsive MYRP with focus on the following results:
Capacity building and knowledge building and management on gender issues to MYRP country team achieving the following results:
Support in creation of strategic partnerships and alliance building for the promotion of gender equality and empowerment of women and girls in Central African Republic:
vi) Support, monitor and mainstream Inclusive Education to MYRP.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in in Women Studies, Gender, Social Science, Special Needs Education or related field focus on gender issues. *A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
At least 5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in the areas of Gender mainstreaming and women and girls’ empowerment, ideally within the education context.
Formal training in gender analysis and inclusion, gender and inclusion planning.
Experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of gender and inclusion mainstreaming projects in the humanitarian and development contexts.
Experience in coordination, networking and negotiation with government counterparts.
Previous work experience in MYRP country context is an added advantage
Thorough understanding of the gender and inclusion context in Central African Republic and experience working with government institutions and international or non-governmental organizations supporting gender and development work in the specific area of intervention.
Familiarity with gender and Inclusion analysis tools and methodologies in the specific area of intervention.
Strong communication skills are required, and ability to liaise with various stakeholders.
Experience of working in an emergency context
Fluency in French and English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
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UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (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.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

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. 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.

Remarks:

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable [females’ candidates and candidates from industrialized countries’] are encouraged to apply.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government 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.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Advertised: 09 Mar 2023 W. Central Africa Standard Time
Deadline: 22 Mar 2023 W. Central Africa Standard Time