Overview of the Functions of the Post: This position is under the overall authority of the Director of the Regional Office for Southern Africa and the direct supervision of the Regional Advisor for Education for Health and Well-Being. The incumbent will be responsible for providing programme and administrative support and contribute to the effective, planning, implementation and monitoring of UNESCO’s work in the Education for Health and Well-being (EHW) Unit. Specifically, s/he will be responsible for providing support to the “Our Rights, Our Lives, Our Future (O3)” and the “Our Rights, Our Lives, Our Future (O3 Plus)” programmes in East and Southern Africa (ESA) countries.

Eligibility Criteria

Education:

• Completed secondary, technical and/or vocational education.

Work Experience:

• At least eight (8) years of relevant work experience in project /programme implementation, reporting and/or administration, or related field.

Skills & Competencies:

• Professional integrity, tact, diplomacy and good sense of judgement.
• Excellent planning, organizational and coordination skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including drafting skills.
• Very good analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to deal with complex situations and to provide quality and timely support and services.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Strong service/client orientation.
• Excellent IT skills with proficiency in the use of MS Office.

Languages:

• Excellent knowledge (oral and written) of English.