Coordinator (Education Programme – Acceleration Facility) (P-3), Temporary Appointment, 364 days #00138424, Education Cannot Wait (ECW) - Geneva, Switzerland

ECW is looking for a qualified and experienced Coordinator who will lead the strategic management of ECW's Acceleration Facility, the Fund's catalytic investment window that supports the development and uptake of global public goods, innovation, and systems strengthening in education in emergencies and protracted crises (EiEPC). UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visitour websiteto learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, the right to Education Education Cannot Wait (ECW) is the first global movement and fund dedicated to education in emergencies and protracted crises. Established in 2016 during the World Humanitarian Summit, ECW works with international humanitarian and development organizations and public and private donors to reposition education as a priority on the humanitarian agenda, foster greater collaboration and mobilize additional funding to help ensure that every crisis-affected child and young person is in school and learning. ECW is hosted by UNICEF and has offices in Geneva How can you make a difference? Under the guidance and general supervision of the Director (D-1), the Coordinator will lead the strategic management of ECW’s Acceleration Facility (AF), the Fund’s catalytic investment window that supports the development and uptake of global public goods, innovation, and systems strengthening in education in emergencies and protracted crises (EiEPC). The role will ensure that AF investments are effectively designed and implemented to support ECW with three strategic goals in 2027-2030: 1) Reaching 10M children of the world’s most vulnerable children with limited resources; 2) Diversifying funding partners and new financing approaches to contribute to reaching the $600M; 3) Strengthening local partners in order to support the target of 50% localization of disbursements. The Education Coordinator will oversee the full lifecycle of AF grants in close collaboration with all four teams across the Secretariat. Key Tasks of the Coordinator (Education Programme - Acceleration Facility): 1. AF portfolio management and coordination 2. Supports the operationalization of ECW’s policies and guidelines, including on grants management and compliance 3. Oversees the AF lifecycle including design, implementation, monitoring and reporting 4. Provides dedicated programme quality assurance for AF portfolio 5. Coordination and Sector Stakeholder Engagement, Partnerships & Resource Mobilization 6. Learning, innovation and knowledge sharing If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Terms of Reference:TOR - Coordinator (Acceleration Facility)_P3_TA.pdf To qualify as a champion for every child you will have… Minimum requirements - Education:Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Education,Economics,Psychology,Sociology and any other related fields. - Work Experience: A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in programme development, programme management, and/or research in Education in Emergencies (EiE) is required. - Skills:Humanitarian context experience is required.Proven success in developing partnerships, particularly in the philanthropic sector, is required.Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder education programmes, ideally in emergency or protracted crisis contexts, is required.A strong understanding of grant lifecycle management, from design and implementation through monitoring, reporting and closure, is required.Demonstrated ability to lead strategic funding portfolios, including innovation funds or catalytic financing mechanisms, is required. - Language Requirements:Fluency in English is required. Desirables - Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset. - Evidence synthesis and strategic analysis. - Cross-functional coordination. - Global education and development knowledge - Education programme management - Gender and equity analysis - Organizational strategic planning - Education systems strengthening and policy dialogue - Education sector planning and policy analysis - Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts. For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter:UNICEF Values UNICEF competencies required for this post are… (1) Builds and maintains partnerships(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness(3) Drive to achieve results for impact(4) Innovates and embraces change(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity(6) Thinks and acts strategically(7) Works collaboratively with others Familiarize yourself withour competency frameworkand its different levels. UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status. UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpageAccessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. 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