Background

The United Nations Girls' Education Initiative (UNGEI) is a global partnership committed to advancing girls' education. UNGEI works to ensure that all girls, particularly those in crisis-affected and marginalized contexts, have access to quality education and learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

The Education Specialist will be responsible for:

• Providing technical expertise and strategic guidance on girls' education programming.
• Supporting the development and implementation of UNGEI strategies and initiatives in Kenya.
• Building and maintaining partnerships with government ministries, UN agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders.
• Conducting research, analysis, and advocacy on issues related to girls' education.
• Monitoring and evaluating program progress and impact.
• Contributing to knowledge management and sharing best practices.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Education, International Development, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in education programming, with a focus on girls' education.
• Strong understanding of the education sector in Kenya and the challenges facing girls' education.
• Proven experience in program design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Swahili is an asset.

Experience

At least 5 years of experience in education programming, with a focus on girls' education.

Additional Details

This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya. UNGEI offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

• Providing technical expertise and strategic guidance on girls' education programming.
• Supporting the development and implementation of UNGEI strategies and initiatives in Kenya.
• Building and maintaining partnerships with government ministries, UN agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders.
• Conducting research, analysis, and advocacy on issues related to girls' education.
• Monitoring and evaluating program progress and impact.
• Contributing to knowledge management and sharing best practices.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Education, International Development, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in education programming, with a focus on girls' education.
• Strong understanding of the education sector in Kenya and the challenges facing girls' education.
• Proven experience in program design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Swahili is an asset.