August 20, 2020 1576 Views

CfA: Director of UNESCO International Bureau of Education

The UNESCO International Bureau of Education is hiring a new director.

Post Number : 1CHED0039IB

Grade : D-2

Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED)

Duty Station: Geneva

Job Family: Education

Type of contract : Fixed Term (Maximum term of six (6) years)

Duration of contract : 2 years

Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 30-SEP-2020

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

UNESCO, as the lead agency for Sustainable Development Goal 4 on Quality Education, is currently seeking a pro-active, visionary Director for the International Bureau of Education (IBE). The right candidate will be a seasoned leader, able to foster trust through an inclusive approach and inspire others.

Guided by the Council of IBE and under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director-General for Education, the Director of IBE provides intellectual leadership and strategic vision to IBE’s programme and staff. The incumbent is responsible for leadership of the Institute as well as for planning, implementing and reporting on its Programme and Budget. S/he will oversee the preparation of the Institute’s annual Draft Programme and Budget for submission to the Council and upon approval, draw up a detailed plan of activities, direct their implementation, and report on progress and results.

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

A PhD in education, sciences or other related social science fields.

Work Experience

Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience in the field of education.
Experience in developing and organizing education research and training programmes, as well as in analysing education and international cooperation policies.
Experience in strategic planning, change management and leading teams.
Experience in resources mobilization and partnership development.
Strong global professional network.

Skills/Competencies

Commitment to the Organization’s mandate, vision and strategic direction, as well as to its priorities.
Excellent knowledge of curriculum development and education policies at a global level and good understanding of global trends and developments in curriculum related issues.
Proven leadership and managerial skills, a broad general culture and sound analytical capacities, high sense of objectivity, professional integrity and political astuteness.
Ability to identify key strategic issues, objectives, opportunities and risks.
Demonstrated strategic planning and management abilities, including capacity to manage extensive programmes, financial resources and exercise appropriate supervision and control.
Organizational skills, including in establishing plans and priorities, as well as in implementing them effectively, and devising implementation strategies.
Ability to direct change processes at the management level, and familiarity with the leadership of an institution accountable to governing bodies.
Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
Ability to engage in networking with diplomacy, tact and a sense of political astuteness.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to provide intellectual leadership and motivate multidisciplinary teams in a multicultural environment, as well as ensure coaching and development of staff.
Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, orally and in writing, with strong representational abilities.