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Senior Education Specialist
(Job # 101718)
The Education for All – Fast Track Initiative (FTI)
Location: Washington DC
Last Date: September 20, 2010
Job # |
101718 |
Job Title |
Sr Education Spec. |
Job Family |
Education |
Location |
Washington, DC |
Appointment |
International Hire |
Job Posted |
16-Aug-2010 |
Closing Date |
20-Sep-2010 |
Language Requirements |
English [Essential]; French [Desired]; Portuguese [Desired];
Spanish [Desired] |
Appointment Type |
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Background / General description |
The Education for All
– Fast Track Initiative (FTI) is an evolving
global partnership launched in 2002 to accelerate progress toward the
Millennium Development Goal of Universal Primary Completion (UPC) by 2015 by
linking increased donor support for primary education to recipient country
policy performance and accountability for results. FTI Partners comprise all
major donors and agencies in education, and over 40 developing (or Partner)
countries and 5 major civil society organizations. Under the FTI, Partner
countries commit to developing and implementing a sound and sustainable
Education Sector Plan (ESP) and to increasing domestic finance for primary
education. Donors, multilateral organizations and civil society
organizations commit to supporting this Education Sector Plan with increased
and harmonized support, including financial support. In addition to domestic
finance and donor support channeled bilaterally, the FTI is supported by 2
main funding instruments under separate governance: the Catalytic Fund ($1.9
billion) and the Education Program Development Fund ($106.5m). [Amounts
represent total donor commitments to date.] The FTI Partnership has a
two-tiered governance structure. At the country level, the Local Education
Group (LEG) is the foundation for the FTI governance. The LEG comprises the
government, local donors, multilaterals, and civil society organizations and
others supporting the education sector. The FTI country-level process is
supported by global-level FTI processes, led by a representative Board of
Directors. The FTI Secretariat serves the interests of the FTI partnership
as a whole through administrative and technical support to the Board of
Directors and Chair and to the members of various FTI committees. FTI
Secretariat staff total approximately 23 – with
further expansion expected in the near term -- and are recruited on the
basis of expertise relevant to the implementation of its agreed program
under employment conditions and human resource policies and procedures of
the host organization, the World Bank. An external evaluation of FTI was
recently completed and based on its recommendations and on actions already
planned, the FTI is currently in the process of implementing significant
reforms. These will focus on increasing partner country voice in leadership
and decision-making in the FTI; a stronger focus on monitoring and reporting
on results, the development of a new, single trust fund to replace the
existing two funds; the development of a new program of support for capacity
building at the global, regional and country levels, and scaled-up support
to Local Education Groups to facilitate sound education sector plans and
improved coordination of aid. To deliver the reform agenda, the Secretariat
has recently re-structured to comprise four teams. The Country Support Team
is responsible for ensuring FTI partner countries have the support and
information they need to join the FTI Partnership and access FTI resources
as appropriate. With 42 countries now members of the FTI Partnership, a
further 26 potentially joining in the coming years, and an exciting program
to scale up FTI support to partner countries, the Country Support Team is
seeking to recruit four new team members: two Senior Education Specialists
and two Education Specialists. These positions will offer motivated
individuals the chance to shape the future of the FTI and improve its impact
at a country level.
More information are available on our web site:
http://www.educationfasttrack.org
Join the EFA FTi Community to receive regular job updates:
http://www.facebook.com/EducationForAll or
http://twitter.com/EFAFTI.
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Duties and Accountabilities |
The Senior Education
Specialist will report to the Coordinator of the Country Support Team. S/he
will forge strong relationships with key stakeholders –
government, donor and civil society – in a small
number of low-income countries to: ‧ Provide
technical support and advice on the development of education sector plans at
a country-level and monitor their implementation, including contributions
to, and participation in, Joint Sector Reviews as appropriate
‧ Facilitate FTI processes at a country level
including the endorsement of ESPs and access to FTI funds, and monitor use
of FTI resources facilitating policy dialogue and action as needed to
address barriers to results at a country level ‧
Provide quality assurance of all documents and plans submitted to FTI and
facilitate dialogue with Local Education Groups to agree measures to
strengthen these as needed ‧ Identify and
disseminate good practice in education policy and planning at a country
level in collaboration with other Secretariat Teams ‧
Work closely with Local Education Groups as appropriate to support improved
cooperation and harmonization at a country level and facilitate progress
towards actions and indicators established at the Paris Declaration in 2005
and Accra Agenda for Action in 2008 In addition, the Senior Education
Specialist will: ‧ Lead on the development of
policies and strategies to support fragile states who are, or wish to
become, FTI partners ‧ Collaborate closely with
other major stakeholders working in the field of education in fragile states
to shape global policy ‧ Participate in
international meetings to promote the goals of FTI Key skills, technical
background, and experience required: The ideal candidate will have
significant country level experience in the education sector and strong
knowledge of the EFA FTI Partnership and the role of Local Education Groups
in low-income-countries.
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Selection Criteria |
Education: An advanced degree in education or related international
development field. A minimum of 8 years of
relevant experience working in the education sector in policy development
and program implementation in developing countries, with at least five of
these in fragile states At least five years
experience in operational work in the education sector with a major donor or
UN Agency in low-income countries. Significant
experience in implementing sector strategies and policies including
high-level policy dialogue with government and other partners, including
bilateral donors, multilateral organizations, and NGOs
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and analyze data and
translate into policy Ability to work well in a
small team, operate under pressure, deliver high quality work within
deadlines, and meet team objectives. Knowledge
of and commitment to the principles and procedures of the FTI (desirable).
Languages: English fluent; additional languages
(French/Portuguese/Spanish) an advantage The World Bank Group is committed
to achieving diversity in terms of gender nationality, culture, and
educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged
to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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