UNESCO-International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa (IICBA) is a Category I Institute of UNESCO and is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Institute works to meet the goals and targets of the 2030 SDGs by supporting Member States with their education policies, teacher professional development, and the capacity of education institutions in Africa. UNESCO-IICBA has been actively engaged in capacity-building interventions in areas of research and knowledge, policy and advocacy, and capacity enhancement.

Eligibility Criteria

Education:

Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in Education, teacher development, project management, or related Social Sciences.

Work Experience:

At least five (5) years of experience in capacity building in the education sector and related areas including project management.

Skills and competencies

Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Partnership-building management skills, financial management, as well as monitoring, and evaluation experience.

Strong technical writing skills to produce comprehensive reports.

Ability to work in an emergency context and meet tight deadlines.

Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.

Languages:

Fluency (oral and written) in English; Fluency in at least one local language.