In 1945, UNESCO was created in order to respond to the firm belief of nations, forged by two world wars in less than a generation, that political and economic agreements are not enough to build a lasting peace. Peace must be established on the basis of humanity’s moral and intellectual solidarity.

Task Type: Research

Task Description:

Under the overall authority of the Director of UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa and under the direct supervision of the Head of the Education Sector, the following tasks will be carried out in close collaboration with the Education Programme Specialist for Higher Education:

• Study the UNESCO global Operational Strategy for Priority Africa 2022-2029 Programme 1: Campus Africa – Reinforcing Higher Education in Africa and related publications for clear understanding.
• Follow up with participating universities on their respective assignments in the implementation of ongoing and planned studies and research of the Education Unit by providing feedback and comments received from stakeholders from eastern Africa.
• Collate comments and reviews received and consolidate for action by the Programme Specialist.
• Support the process of stakeholder engagement from universities, UNESCO Chairs, UNITIN, Nobel prize winners, and researchers in Higher Education among others to improve understanding of the aim and expected outcome on Campus Africa.
• Provide and review inputs for communication and visibility materials such as fliers, kakemonos, policy briefs etc. as required by different stakeholders on Campus Africa.
• Support the organization of online and in-person workshops on Campus Africa targeting stakeholders of higher education in Eastern Africa in particular, and Africa in general, inviting key governments, educational institutions, development partners, quality assurance council/agencies, NGOs, funding agencies, and institutions, including UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs working in Higher Education.
• Support the creation and management of platforms and consortiums for engaging stakeholders in discussions and key actions required.
• Contribute to the Education Unit resource mobilization strategy for Campus Africa implementation by proposing funding models, sustainability plans, and partnerships and networks among universities and entities to establish synergistic collaborations.

Requirements

Required Experience:

• Education: Advanced university degree in education, Higher Education, or any related fields.
• Language: Excellent written and spoken English. Good knowledge of French is an asset.
• Experience: At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in project management, research, and advisory capacity in the field of Higher Education, and university processes.
• Good skills in research and report writing.
• Previous work experience in a UN organization and knowledge of Eastern African countries is highly desirable.