Organizational Context
The incumbent will act as a focal point for education in the area of operation and, under the leadership of the supervising officer(s), support UNHCR’s work regarding education and advocacy on all issues related to UNHCR education programmes and strategic directions. He/she normally works under the direct supervision of the UNHCR Protection Officer (Child) and overall supervision of the Senior Protection Officer. Under the direction of supervising Officers, the incumbent will support the implementation of global level policies, including the UNHCR Education Strategy, adapted to the local context. He/she will participate in liaising with partners to assess the education context, to develop an implementation plan and to monitor the programme and assess impact. He/she will work in collaboration with in-country education partners to improve access to, and quality of, refugee education at all levels, both formal and non-formal, and may liaise with partners for joint support for education access for refugee and host community children. He/she will support the implementation of education approaches for emerging needs in refugee education, including attention to special needs, minorities, girls, pre-school education, and non-formal activities and tertiary education. He/she will support inter-sectoral linkages with child protection, SGBV, gender, community services, livelihoods and health, among others. He/she will work with the line ministry (MoE/REB) in light of the CRRF, Government pledges and Djibouti Declaration for the inclusion/integration of the education needs of refugees into the national system.
Accountability
Responsibility Strategic Direction and Coordination
Response and Advice
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Promotion and Capacity Building
External Relations
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Authority
Duration of Contract: One (1) year
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Essential Minimum Qualifications and Experience
*** For National Officer Positions, very good knowledge of local language and local institutions is essential.
Required Competencies
Managerial and Cross Functional Competences