National Expert, support, development of the National Strategy for Education in Emergencies and Adaptation to Climate Change, Antananarivo

Education / Qualifications

National Expert, support, development of the National Strategy for Education in Emergencies and Adaptation to Climate Change, Antananarivo Organization: UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund Country: Madagascar Antananarivo Office: UNICEF Madagascar Duration of the contract: Six months. Mode of work: In the office UNICEF works in more than 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights and help them reach their full potential from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate and proud of what we do, as long as our presence is needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a profession – it’s a vocation.

Location

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff varied opportunities for professional and personal development, allowing them to strengthen their sense of usefulness while serving children and communities around the world, with an attractive set of remunerations and benefits. We invite you to consult our website for its specific objectives of the consultation:

• 1. Have an analytical summary of the texts, policies, programmes and mechanisms on risk management and disaster reduction, and climate change adaptation in education at national and regional levels.
• 2. Have a document of the National Strategy for Education in Emergencies and Adaptation to Climate Change (SNESU-ACC).
• 3. To analyse the specific implications of rapid onset and slow-moving crises on the education system, and to propose strategic guidelines, coordination mechanisms and operational measures adapted to each of these types of crisis. If you would like more information about this consultancy, including detailed deliverables and expected results, please see the full Terms of Reference here: TMC0006189 external TOR.pdf

Candidate profile

Qualifications / specialist knowledge / experience / skills (technical/functional) / language skills required for the mission Minimum Qualifications required:Masters . Master’s level university degree at a minimum or equivalent in direct connection with emergency education; risk and disaster management, climate change, development management, sustainable development, social sciences, education science, environmental education, gender studies, or any other relevant field.

Required skills

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Experience

Minimum 5 years of professional experience directly related to emergency education; risk and disaster management, climate change, education science, environmental education and sustainable development; Strong experience in supporting the development of education-based policies, strategies or programmes with a focus on emergencies and climate change adaptation; Significant experience working with public institutions and international partners. Language Requirements:English and Malagasy Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:

Other information

An ability to work with various stakeholders, directly or indirectly related to the education and emergency sector at national or regional level (BNGRC, CRGRC, CDGRC, CPGU, ...) In-depth knowledge of education and pedagogy, especially in emergency situations; Experience in the development of national and regional strategic documents is essential; Have a good knowledge of the institutional and educational environment of Madagascar; Ability to design action plans and assess their impact; Good analytical, synthesis and writing skills in French and Malagasy A very good ability in written and oral communication and session animation; Mastery of common office tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as a good ease for searching and browsing the Internet. Desirable: Knowledge of the English language would be an asset Experience in conducting organizational and operational diagnostics of public institutions would be an asset. For every child, you need to show...

Responsibilities

The core values of UNICEF are benevolence, respect, integrity, trust, responsibility and sustainability (CRITAS). They are the basis of everything we do and the way we do it. Discover our Charter of Values: UNICEF Values UNICEF is there to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our staff must reflect the diversity of these children. UNICEF is committed to including everyone, regardless of race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, breastfeeding hours and reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. According to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those with long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments that, in interaction with various barriers, may impede their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its policy and strategy for the inclusion of people with disabilities 2022-2030UNICEF is committed to increasing the number of employees living with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we plan reasonable accommodations to meet the work-related support needs of candidates and employees living with disabilities. UNICEF has also set up an accessibility assistance service to enhance physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant living with a disability and need digital accessibility support to complete the online application form, please submit your application through the email accessibility button on the UNICEF Careers page Accessibility | UNICEF. UNICEF does not hire candidates married to children (persons under 18 years of age). UNICEF has a zero tolerance policy for behaviour inconsistent with the goals and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of power and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo a rigorous review of their references and background and must adhere to these standards and principles. The background check will include the verification of academic credentials and work history. Selected applicants may be required to provide additional background check information, and selected applicants living with a disability may be asked to submit supporting documentation relating to their disability in confidence. Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal (TMS): An updated TMS profile and an updated curriculum vitae (CV) A cover letter A separate financial offer (only accepted in the attached template format) TMC0006189 Financial Proposal.docx Remarks: If the Terms of Reference (ToR) or documents relating to the financial offer are not visible on some recruitment platforms, we invite you to consult our official page: Vacancies | UNICEF Careers UNICEF does not collect any fees at any stage of the recruitment, selection and contracting process (application, interview, validation, appointment or training). In addition, UNICEF will never ask for applicants’ bank details. All positions at UNICEF are publicly advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be

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