Mission and objectives

For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and Governments.

Context

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations

Task Description

The National UNV – Education Specialist provides technical, operational, and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for learning and skills development programmes/projects, with a special focus on digital learning within the Country Programme. This role includes support from the development and planning stage through to the delivery of results, ensuring a seamless integration of children and adolescent perspectives into the broader learning and skills development agenda as well as the Country Programme. key functions/accountabilities: A. Support to programme development and planning, particularly for digital learning 1. Contribute to the preparation and updating of the situation analysis for the development, design and management of education related programmes/projects. Research and report on development trends (economic, social, health etc.) and data for use in programme development, management, monitoring, evaluation and delivery of results. 2. Contribute to the development and establishment of sectoral programme goals, objectives and strategies and results-based planning through research, collection, analysis and reporting of education and other related information for development planning and goal setting. Provide technical and administrative support throughout all stages of programming processes by executing and administering a variety of technical programme transactions, preparing materials and documentation, and complying with organizational processes and management systems, to support programme planning, results-based planning (RBM) and monitoring and evaluation of results. B. Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results, particularly for digital learning 1. Work closely and collaboratively with internal colleagues and partners to collect, analyze and share information on implementation issues. 2. Suggest solutions on routine programme implementation and submit reports to alert appropriate officials and stakeholders for higher-level intervention and/or decisions. Keep record of reports and assessments for easy reference and/or to capture and institutionalize lessons learned. 3. Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual sectoral reviews with government and other counterparts and prepare minutes/reports on results for follow up action by higher management and other stakeholders. 4. Monitor and report on the use of sectoral programme resources (financial, administrative and other assets), verify compliance with approved allocation, organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity. Report on issues identified to ensure timely resolution by management/stakeholders. Follow up on unresolved issues to ensure resolution. 5. Prepare draft inputs for programme/donor reporting C. Technical and operational support to programme implementation particularly for digital learning 1. Undertake field visits and surveys and share information with stakeholders to assess progress and refer to relevant officials for resolution. Report on critical issues, bottlenecks and potential problems for timely action to achieve results. 2. Provide technical and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and other country office partners/donors on the application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes and best practices on education related issues to support programme implementation, operations and delivery of results. D. Networking and partnership building 1. Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with government counterparts and national stakeholders through active sharing of information and knowledge to facilitate programme implementation and build capacity of stakeholders to achieve and sustain results on education programmes. 2. Draft communication and information materials for CO programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnerships and alliances, and support fund raising for education programmes. 3. Research information on potential donors and prepare resource mobilization materials and briefs for fund raising and partnership development purposes. E. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building, particularly for digital learning 1. Contribute to identifying, capturing, synthesizing, and sharing lessons learned for knowledge development and capacity development of stakeholders. 2. Apply innovative approaches and promote good practice to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable programme results. 3. Research and report on best and cutting-edge practices for development planning of knowledge products and systems. 4. Participate as a resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders.

Competencies and values

Ability and willingness to work in the community Willingness to learn from others and work well in a team environment

Living conditions and remarks

As Tanzania’s capital city, Dodoma offers a unique blend of emerging infrastructure and a relaxed, small-city atmosphere. While the region faces development challenges including limited access to some social services, rural healthcare, and environmental concerns significant progress is underway. The city is benefitting from major investments in transportation, housing, and public facilities, including a modern railway, airport upgrades, and stadium construction. With a semi-arid climate, affordable cost of living, and a growing community of professionals and students, Dodoma is well-suited for individuals looking to contribute meaning-fully in a rapidly developing environment.