Programme Specialist (TVET Education)

OVERVIEW

Post Number : 5IQED 0001TA

Grade : P-3

Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED)

Duty Station: Baghdad

Job Family: Education

Type of contract : Temporary Appointment

Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months

Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 14-Aug-2025

 

Duration of contract: 11 months with possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

 

 

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

The incumbent will work in the Education Unit of the UNESCO Office in Iraq under the overall authority of Head of Office and the direct supervision and guidance of the Chief of Education. The incumbent will be responsible for providing management support in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) portfolio of the UNESCO Office in Iraq, with a particular focus on the implementation of two projects, the European Union-funded “Green and Digital TVET for Enhancing Employability in Iraq” project and the KOICA-funded “Enhancing Employability for Vulnerable Youth in Ninawa, Iraq” project.
The main objective of the first project is to strengthen the TVET sector, advocating for the TVET policy framework and law, integrating greening and digitalization into TVET programmes to address Iraq’s geographical and economic potential, particularly in agriculture, renewable energy, and environmental sustainability. Deliverables include modernizing curricula, enhancing teacher training, developing new programmes in line with the greening and digitalization concepts, upgrading infrastructure, strengthening industry linkages, and ensuring alignment with labour market demands. By mobilizing Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and focusing on disadvantaged youth, the project seeks to improve access to quality TVET opportunities.

The main objective of the second project is to enhance the employability for TVET graduates in relevant economic sectors, meeting the needs of the labour market in Ninewa, Iraq. The project aims to improve the quality of provision of training within three centres of vocational excellence, improve vocational training infrastructure and curricula, and improve labour market linkages for each of the three centres of vocational excellence.

In particular, the incumbent shall perform the following functions:

• Develop, implement and regularly review an overall strategy of the UNESCO Office in Iraq to support the improvement of TVET in Iraq, in close coordination with other education team members and stakeholders;
• Contribute to the visibility efforts in showcasing UNESCO’s work on improving TVET through internal and external communication and reporting, and the resource mobilization efforts in developing concept notes and proposals and identifying potential donors and partners to support education initiatives;
• Represent UNESCO in coordination and technical forums relating to education and maintain good relationships with relevant stakeholders, including but not limited to donors, Government counterparts, partners, and beneficiaries, to demonstrate effective partnerships;
• Perform good management of the two education projects for the whole project cycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and control;
• Supervise and coach international and national personnel and consultants to ensure the timely and quality achievements of results;
• Ensure UNESCO administrative, financial, procurement and contracting rules are strictly adhered to, with proper financial and contractual management; and
• Support additional tasks as requested by the Head of Office and Chief of Education in line with the mandate and priorities of the office.

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)

Communication (C)Accountability (C)Innovation (C)Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)Planning and organizing (C)Results focus (C)Teamwork (C)Professionalism (C)

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