DIRECTOR, UNESCO INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CAPACITY-BUILDING IN AFRICA (IICBA) - JOBS.ac.kr(잡스)

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IICBA promotes an integrated approach to capacity development, including training, research and technical assistance in areas such as effective teacher development policies, quality assurance and better management of teacher education institutions. It addresses both teacher demand and supply issues and provides educational institutions in Africa working in the area of teacher education with the latest research and examples of best practices.\n \nGuided by the Institute’s Governing Board, and under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director-General for Education (ADG/ED), the Director of IICBA provides intellectual leadership and strategic vision to IICBA’s programme and staff, ensuring that IICBA contributes fully to the achievement of UNESCO’s objectives in line with the the overall strategy of the Education Sector. S/he is responsible for planning, implementing and reporting on its Programme and Budget. S/he will prepare the Institute’s annual Draft Programme and Budget for submission to the Governing Board and, upon approval, draw up a detailed plan of activities, direct their implementation, and report on progress and results.\n \nSpecifically, the incumbent shall:\n\n\n<ul>\n<li> Provide intellectual, strategic and operational leadership for the Institute in the pursuit of its main goals.</li>\n<li>Develop programmes and activities to strengthen teacher policy and development in Africa.</li>\n<li>Manage and design operational mechanisms and/or action plans, required to support and ensure efficiency and effectiveness of the Institute’s operations.</li>\n<li>Maintain close cooperation with the UNESCO Office in Addis Ababa, national authorities, United Nations agencies, development banks, bilateral organizations, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and other partners.</li>\n<li>Ensure close cooperation with UNESCO's Education Sector and other Sectors, Field Offices, UNESCO's specialized Institutes, and services and units concerned.</li>\n<li>Manage and coordinate the resource mobilization for the Institutes’ programmes.</li>\n<li>Maintain a motivated and effective staff for the purpose of formulating, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating the programmes of the Institute.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\nCOMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)\n\n\nCommunication (C)\nAccountability (C)\nInnovation (C)\nKnowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)\nPlanning and organizing (C)\nResults focus (C)\nTeamwork (C)\nBuilding partnerships (M)\nDriving and managing change (M)\nLeading and empowering others (M)\nManaging performance (M)\nMaking quality decisions (M)\nStrategic thinking (M)\n\n\nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS \n  \nEducation\n\n\nAdvanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in education, education planning, education administration, education economics, teacher management, development and training curriculum design, social sciences or related field.\n\n\nWork Experience\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience in the field of education preferably in sub-Saharan African countries, of which several years in senior management positions.</li>\n<li>Experience at international level in teacher policy, distance education, programme planning and management and research.</li>\n<li>Experience in strategic planning, change management and leading teams. </li>\n<li>Experience in advocacy, resources mobilization and partnership development.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n Skills and Competencies\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Commitment to the Institute’s mandate, vision and strategic direction, as well as to its priorities.</li>\n<li>Relevant research ability to identify emerging educational needs to which an international research and training programme could make a substantial contribution as well as exploring new avenues and patterns of action and partnership.</li>\n<li>Excellent understanding of the global trends and African regional perspective of teacher development and other related fields.</li>\n<li>Proven analytical skills, high sense of objectivity, professional integrity and political astuteness.</li>\n<li>Demonstrated strategic planning and management abilities, including capacity to manage extensive programmes, financial resources and exercise appropriate supervision and control.</li>\n<li>Organizational skills, including in establishing plans and priorities, as well as in implementing them effectively, and devising implementation strategies.</li>\n<li>Ability to direct, change processes at the management level, and familiarity with the administration of an institution accountable to governing bodies.</li>\n<li>Sound judgment and decision-making skills.</li>\n<li>Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to provide intellectual leadership and motivate teams in a multicultural environment, as well as ensure training and development of staff.</li>\n<li>Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, orally and in writing, with strong representational abilities.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\nLanguages\nExcellent knowledge (spoken and written) of English.\n\n\nDESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS \n  \nEducation\n\n\n<ul>\n<li> A PhD in education or other related social sciences fields.</li>\n<li>Other degrees or short to medium-term training in disciplines relevant to the post.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\nWork Experience\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Experience in the field of international relations and diplomacy, multilateral cooperation and development.</li>\n<li>Experience working in an agile environment.</li>\n<li>Strong global professional network.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\nSkills and Competencies\nKnowledge of digital learning platforms and proven digital communication skills.\n\n\nLanguages\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Good knowledge (written and spoken) of French. </li>\n<li>Knowledge of other official UNESCO languages (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n \nFor more information on how to apply, 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