UNTIL Thematic Lead in Education

Within delegated authority, and in close cooperation with the global UNTIL team and under guidance of the lab manager, the thematic lead in Education will be responsible for the following duties:

• Conceptualizes, develops strategy for and oversees the design and implementation of the Education programmes of the UNTIL Finland; manages/oversees multiple, concurrent and often disparate tasks for projects that involve cutting-edge innovative applications.
• Reviews project plans, schedules, and budgets on the Education programmes. Identifies appropriate human and technical resources to complete the project. Evaluates project risk factors, escalating project issues, and develops solutions to projects issues.
• Oversees the implementation of a partnerships, communication and outreach strategy in the area of Education in collaboration with the UNTIL Communication and Partnerships Officer.
• Submits regular reports to the Education Thematic Advisory Group and UNTIL Finland Advisory Panel. Liaises with UNTIL Lab Manager on the strategy of the Education programmes of the lab. Takes the lead regarding advice and strategic direction received from the Thematic Advisory Group and UNTIL Country Panel.
• Contributes management support to the lab manager of UNTIL Finland; oversees activities for the team; participates in recruitment and selection of new staff and in the development of training programs in the Education thematic area.
• Prepares, on the basis of official UN documentation and other sources, initial drafts of articles or chapters for inclusion in UN newsletters, periodicals, reports and books. 
• Participates in the planning and preparation of the budget, work programme and spending plan for the Education programmes of the UNTIL Finland lab.

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Education, international business administration, political or international affairs, computer science, information systems, innovation management, partnership management, or related field.
• A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in programme management in technology innovation, Education and or related area. 

• A minimum of two years experience in implementing programmes with local and global scope within an international organization is an advantage.
• A minimum of two years experience in establishing and implementing partnerships and  communication strategies in the areas of Education is desirable. 
• A minimum of two years experience in planning, designing and facilitating promotion of innovative technology solutions in the areas of Education is an advantage. 

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English is required; Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage. 

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.

Background Information – Sustainable Development Cluster

Based in New York, the Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC) supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations.

The SDC’s services include grants management, development and special initiatives support, and technology support to the UN and UN agencies.

The SDC is part of the New York Service Cluster that supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as a broadening community of other New York-based United Nations organizations, bilateral and multilateral partners in the delivery of UNOPS mandate in project management, infrastructure management, and procurement management.