Education Emergencies Lead — Portfolio & Quality

UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund; Genf; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

UNICEF is seeking an Education Specialist (Emergencies) to lead and oversee ECW investments, ensuring coherent design and delivery across country portfolios. You will work closely with the Chief of Education to drive programme quality and adapt strategies in emergencies and protracted crises.

The role requires eight years of EiE experience, strong MEAL skills, and the ability to engage with governments, donors, and partners to deliver quality education for children affected by crises.

Qualifications

• Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Education, International Development, or related field.
• Minimum eight (8) years of EiE/protracted crisis experience with field-based programme management and monitoring-evaluation.
• Experience with ECW funding modalities, partnerships, and governance processes.
• Fluency in English; working proficiency in French/Arabic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ECW country investments and alignment with strategic priorities.
• Design, implement, and monitor quality assurance across country portfolios.
• Ensure coherence across portfolios and governance processes.
• Represent UNICEF externally and build partnerships with donors and authorities.

Skills

Strong communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Change management

MEAL / MEL

External representation

Cross-sector collaboration

Crisis context experience

Education

Master's degree in Education/International Development

Job description

UNICEF is seeking an Education Specialist (Emergencies) to lead and oversee ECW investments, ensuring coherent design and delivery across country portfolios. You will work closely with the Chief of Education to drive programme quality and adapt strategies in emergencies and protracted crises.

The role requires eight years of EiE experience, strong MEAL skills, and the ability to engage with governments, donors, and partners to deliver quality education for children affected by crises.