Associate Director, Programs leading CHAI Tanzania's health initiatives and strengthening partnerships with the Government of Tanzania. Responsible for program oversight and delivering measurable health outcomes.
About the role
- Assistant Director-General for Education leading UNESCO’s Education Programme and driving innovation for inclusive education. Overseeing strategic initiatives and collaborating with global stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic direction and leadership in formulating, implementing and monitoring the Education Sector’s strategy, programmes and policies, in line with UNESCO’s governing bodies decisions.
- Lead UNESCO’s role as the global coordinator of SDG 4 (Quality Education), ensuring coherence, accountability and alignment of national, regional and global actions within the Education 2030 Framework for Action.
- Strengthen support to Member States in developing and implementing inclusive, equitable and high-quality education policies, systems and practices at all levels – from early childhood to higher education and lifelong learning.
- Advance the “Futures of Education” and “Transforming Education” agendas, fostering innovation, digital transformation and resilience in education systems to meet emerging societal and technological challenges.
- Promote lifelong learning and skills development, aligning education and training with the evolving needs of labour markets, digital economies and sustainable societies.
- Empower learners to become creative, responsible and ethical global citizens through education that promotes human rights, peace, gender equality, sustainability and intercultural understanding.
- Oversee and guide the work of UNESCO’s education-related category 1 institutes, ensuring programmatic coherence and synergy across global, regional and thematic initiatives.
- Develop and maintain high-level partnerships, with Member States, United Nations entities, development banks, private sector and philanthropic organizations to expand the Sector’s reach and impact.
- Foster innovation and foresight in the natural sciences, ensuring UNESCO remains a global laboratory of ideas in response to emerging challenges.
- Represent the Director-General and UNESCO in high-level international fora and intergovernmental meetings, strengthening UNESCO’s visibility, influence and thought leadership.
- Ensure effective management and accountability, fostering a culture of performance, transparency and diversity across the Sector.
Requirements
- Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in a discipline related to the field of education.
- At least 15 years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience from senior leadership/executive positions in areas directly related to UNESCO’s Education Programme, including assignments at the regional and/or international levels.
- Demonstrated experience in leading large, diverse teams and managing organizational transformation, including change management and strategic planning.
- Substantial experience representing an organization and engaging effectively with high-level government/international officials.
- Extensive and relevant professional experience in scientific research and cooperation.
- Knowledge of, and commitment to, the Organization’s mandate, vision, strategic directions and priorities.
- Strong and innovative leadership, capable of articulating a compelling vision for the role of education.
- Strong political acumen and diplomatic skills to represent UNESCO effectively and engage high-level stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to lead institutional transformation, manage change and foster a culture of accountability, diversity and performance.
- Excellent communication skills with strong representational abilities.
- Excellent knowledge and drafting skills in one of the working languages of the Organization (English or French).
Benefits
- 30 days annual leave
- family allowance
- medical insurance
- pension plan
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