Overview

Provide programmatic support for the Kiribati System Transformation Grant (STG) program, focusing on ICT integration, teacher capacity, and education system reforms.

Tasks Summary

• Support day-to-day management of the STG programme.
• Assist with coordination of technical and administrative support staff.
• Ensure efficient allocation of resources and propose solutions for gaps.
• Assist in developing and implementing a monitoring and evaluation framework.
• Ensure enhancement of ICT infrastructure, teacher capacity, and KEMIS development.
• Assist in preparing technical progress reports.
• Assist in facilitating external and internal evaluations.
• Assist in developing and implementing a communications strategy.
• Support communications between the Ministry of Education, UNESCO, and development partners.
• Support facilitation of regular meetings and consultations with stakeholders.
• Support coordination of programme activities across different agencies, institutions, and communities.
• Assist in providing technical guidance for high-quality outputs.
• Support provision of technical guidance for inclusive, equitable education.
• Support regular quality assurance checks.
• Assist in financial management of the programme.
• Assist with preparation of financial reports and documentation for audits.
• Monitor the programme’s budget.
• Support capacity-building efforts of Ministry of Education personnel, teachers, and stakeholders.
• Assist in coordination of training workshops.
• Assist in identifying potential risks to programme implementation.
• Support implementation of mitigation strategies.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with risk management policies.
• Undertake field missions to monitor programme activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in coordinating or managing education projects, particularly in the areas of ICT integration, teacher development, or education system reforms.
• Experience working with UN agencies or international organizations in project coordination, capacity building, or education system strengthening is highly desirable.

Qualification Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in Education, Social Sciences, or closely related field(s).
• A first-level university degree in the aforementioned fields with two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.