Chief Education

UNICEF Venezuela is seeking a Chief Education to lead strategic planning and delivery of the country's education programme, strengthening national education systems and improving access to quality, inclusive education. The role manages a team of professional and support staff and represents UNICEF in education policy dialogue amid a humanitarian response context following recent earthquakes.

Department: Education

• Establish the education section's annual plan, priorities and targets and monitor progress
• Provide technical and operational support for education data, strategic policy and implementation plans
• Monitor and evaluate education programme results and resolve bottlenecks
• Advise government, NGO and UN partners on education strategies and policy
• Build strategic partnerships with governments, UN agencies, donors and NGOs
• Lead fundraising efforts and represent UNICEF in inter-agency education discussions
• Introduce innovative practices and lead capacity-building initiatives

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Education, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Development Studies, Anthropology or related field
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in education programme planning, management and/or research at the international level, including experience in developing and emergency country contexts, especially Latin America
• Experience supervising teams

• Fixed-Term Appointment
• Assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes with additional vetting requirements
• Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF