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For every child, the right to a Champion

How can you make a difference?

UNICEF Ukraine is seeking an Education Officer for its Lviv Field Office to support the implementation and monitoring of education programmes that uphold every child’s right to quality, equitable and inclusive learning opportunities. Guided by UNICEF’s global mission and equity-focused approach, the position will contribute to ensuring that the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children can access education and reach their full potential. Working under the supervision of the Education team, the incumbent will provide technical, operational and administrative support across the full programme cycle, including planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and coordination with partners.

The Education Officer will play a key role in strengthening education responses and supporting recovery and development efforts in Ukraine through close collaboration with government counterparts, NGOs, UN agencies, donors and other stakeholders. The role involves monitoring programme implementation, conducting field visits, contributing to evidence-based planning and reporting, supporting partnerships and resource mobilization, and promoting innovation and knowledge sharing within the education sector. This position offers an opportunity to contribute directly to sustainable results that improve learning outcomes and expand access to quality education for children, while supporting UNICEF’s broader commitment to social equity and child rights.

Key functions/accountabilities:

Providing support to programme development and planning.
Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results.
Participate in technical and operational support to programme implementation.
Networking and partnership building.
Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Download File Education Officer NO-2, Lviv, Temporary Position.doc

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements

Education: A university degree (bachelor's) in one of the following fields is required: education, psychology, sociology or another relevant technical field.
Work Experience: At least 2 years of relevant work experience in Education,Programme Management,Research, education program management, programme planning, research in education. and any other related fields.
Skills: Education Programme Management, Programme Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), education Sector Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Research & Data Analysis.
Language Requirements: English - Proficient/Fluent and Ukrainian - Proficient/Fluent.

Desirables

Language: Knowledge of another official UN language.
Experience in developing countries, experience in UN system agency or international organizations, emergency experience.
Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others

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UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

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Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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