Assignment country: Nepal

Expected start date: 01/03/2024

Sustainable Development Goal: 4. Quality education

Volunteer category: National UN Volunteer Specialist

Host entity: UNICEF

Type: Onsite

Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)

Duty stations: Kathmandu

Age: 27 – 80

Nationality: Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Required experience:

• 5 years of experience in the national and/or international level in the field of education, or other relevant programmes; experience of working within the Nepal education SWAp is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization;
• Understanding of the federal structure and the Nepal education sector institutional setup is an asset
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
• Desirable: valid national driver’s license and proven ability to drive manual gear 4×4 over rough terrain; (if not applicable, delete)
• Sound security awareness;
• Have affinity with or interest in education and system strengthening volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.
• Working knowledge of local languages is an advantage.

Area(s) of expertise: Education, Development programmes

Driving license –

Languages:

English, Level: Fluent, Required
Nepalese, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level: Master degree or equivalent in education/arts/Sociology/Development Studies/International Relations, or a related field.

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