The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the world's leading organization working for the rights of children, is seeking to recruit a dynamic and versatile person with excellent leadership and team skills and other competencies including strong analytical skills and ability to influence policies and network closely with Government counterparts and other partners. Fluency in English and knowledge of local working language of the duty station required.
- Education Specialist Location: Lucknow Closing Date: 6 August 2013
The incumbent plays a critical role in supporting the Government of Uttar Pradesh in achieving the goal of Universal Elementary Education (Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan). The incumbent will also be responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Education Programme in Uttar Pradesh with a view to achieve children's right to education.
Qualifications: Master's degree from a recognized university in any of the following discipline: Education, Social Sciences, Child Development or other fields related to the work of UNICEF.
Experience: Minimum Five years of progressively professional work experience at national level in field programmes relevant to Education programmes. Experience of working in the UN or other international development organization an asset.
To Apply: e-mail your application consisting of a cover letter and an up-to-date CV to icorecruitment@unicef.org. Please clearly mention the position name with location in the subject line of your e-mail. For additional information, visit www.unicef.in and click on 'Careers at UNICEF'.
