Education Specialist

The specialist will support UNICEF Georgia's education programming through planning, policy dialogue, monitoring, partner engagement, innovation and capacity building to improve equitable education outcomes and sector reforms.

Department: Education Programme

• Support preparation, design and updating of education situation analysis
• Formulate programme proposals aligned with UNICEF, UNSDCF and national priorities
• Provide technical and operational support across all stages of education programming
• Monitor education programmes through reviews, reports, field visits and surveys
• Provide guidance to government, NGO, UN and donor partners on education policies and approaches
• Build partnerships with government, donors, academia and development partners
• Prepare advocacy, communication and information materials for education programmes
• Apply innovative approaches and build partner capacity for sustainable programme results

• Advanced university degree in education, economics, psychology, sociology or another relevant technical field
• At least five years of progressively responsible professional experience in education planning, development, implementation, management, monitoring, evaluation, research and reporting
• Demonstrated experience in education programme development, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, research and reporting
• Strong experience in education policy analysis and development, including sector reforms and evidence-based decision-making
• Experience developing and managing partnerships with government counterparts, donors, civil society organisations, academia and other development partners
• Proficiency in English and Georgian is required

• Fixed Term Appointment
• Flexible working hours may be encouraged for collaboration across multiple locations