UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of experienced Education -GEP
Specialists to work in the LGEAs included in the project under the
guidance of the SPC.
JOB TITLE: GEP SPECIALISTS- LGEA (3RD PARTY CONSULTANT)
VACANCY NUMBER: VN-NGR-28 – 3- E- 2012
CONTRACT TYPE: SSA
DURATION: 11 Months
LOCATION: Abuja
REQUIREMENTS
The successful candidate will be expected to carry out the following duties
1. Facilitate the establishment/strengthening of LGEA Girls’ Education
Committee, (GEC) with representatives from all bodies and institutions
with direct involvement in GEP, and with direct managerial, coordination
and monitoring responsibilities for GEP at LGEA level or below.
2. Act as
secretary to the above
committee, arranging regular monthly meetings, keeping minutes and
following up and supporting the completion of action points arising from
its monitoring functions.
3. Provide technical support for improving achievement of learning
outcomes in Primary, Junior Secondary and Senior Secondary Schools, and
in non-formal education
4. Facilitate establishment, maintenance and use of girls’ spaces
(Girls’ Spaces) for girls and women using proven best practice
guidelines. Monitor use of spaces.
5. Assist in human and institutional capacity development of LGEAs for
institutionalizing policies and programmes on SBMCs and Mothers’
Associations as catalysts in promoting access, retention, completion,
and transition for girls in ECE, Primary, JSS and Senior Secondary
Schools
6. Provide technical support and advocate through working with SBMCs and
Mothers’ Associations for the establishment and strengthening of Girls’
Spaces in schools.
7. Facilitate evidenced based sensitization and mobilization of SBMCs,
Mothers’ Associations, and communities for increased access, retention
and quality learning outcomes in schools, ECE centers and in non-formal
education provisions.
8. Assist in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of
non-formal education projects. This will involve providing technical
support for increased access, retention and quality in non-formal
education provisions.
9. Following the
GIS mapping
outputs, work with the LGEA GEC, SPC and State GEP committee to identify
suitable schools and communities or LGA’s (using agreed criteria) for
inclusion in various key stages of project interventions.
10. Act as technical supervisor for community and school activities related but not limited to achievement of learning outcomes.
11. Facilitate the implementation of WSDPs for promotion of Girls’ Education.
12. Respond to the outcomes of needs and impact assessments by
developing plans of action with the LGEA GEC, and implementing
monitoring schedules with school supervisors, as appropriate.13. Ensure
that UNICEF protocols are used to resource project activities, and keep
accurate and transparent accounts of all inputs and resource use.
14. Keep accurate records of all GEP activities in the LGEA.
15. Liaise with and between all bodies and institutions involved in GEP
activities, and ensure the effective pursuit of project targets and
implementation of activities.
16. Support Girls’ Education advocacy and community mobilisation
activities through SBMCs, Mothers’ Associations, and Girls’ Spaces at
school level and in non-formal education institutions.
17. Monitor activities jointly with appropriate partners, and through
the supervisory system for school activities. Support changes and
improvements to the supervision system, especially focusing on quality
improvements and gender equity in schooling.
18. Where possible and appropriate, pursue advocacy activities in support of improved Girls’ Education.
19. Produce regular monthly reports and submit to the LGEA Secretary of Education, and to the SPC.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION & COMPETENCIES:
The candidate for this position must have a higher degree in education.
Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Girls’ Education especially at the LGAs’ level
METHOD OF APPLICATION
If you are interested in the position and meet the requirements, please send cover letter (one-page summary
statement that describes how your experience and qualification related to
the job description) and a scanned/PDF copy of the completed and signed UN Personal History Form (which can be
downloaded here)
http://www.unicef.org/nigeria/UN_Personal_History_Form_P11.doc to
nrecruit@unicef.org by close of business on Thursday, 07 June 2012.
Please put the position title you are applying for on the subject line of your email.
UNICEF, a smoke-free environment, is committed to gender equality in
its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women
are strongly encouraged
to apply.