JOB DESCRIPTION

Result of Service The incumbent will be responsible for the following:

• Identification of 4 schools in Qatar to participate in the SDG Stories Phase V.
• Conducting field visits to beneficiary schools conducted by a joint team from ESCWA and the national focal point in Qatar.
• Successful organization of highlight events related to the SDG Stories Initiative in Qatar.
• Establishing partnerships with the civil society and the private sector to support the implementation of the SDG Stories Project.

Work Location Qatar

Expected duration 6 months

Duties and Responsibilities Background The SDG Stories Team was established by ESCWA’s Executive Secretary to engage young persons aged 7 to 16, across the Arab region, with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) using storytelling. This is achieved primarily through the development and dissemination of a comic book, the “ESCWA Stories”, that presents engaging stories centered on the SDGs. Against this background, the SDG Stories Team is seeking the services of a designated national focal point to support and facilitate the work of the SDG Stories Team in Qatar. Duties and responsibilities

• Acting as focal point between ESCWA and the designated beneficiary schools in Qatar, in support of the “SDG Stories” Initiative.
• Identifying 4 target schools to take part in the SDG Stories Initiative for the academic year 2025-2026.
• Advising schools and national authorities and stakeholders in Qatar on the adoption and implementation of activities related to the SDGs.
• Facilitating the flow of information between ESCWA and the designated beneficiary schools in Qatar.
• Participating with the SDG Stories Team in their field visits to beneficiary schools.
• Assisting the SDG Stories Team in the planning and organization of events relevant to the initiative, including capacity building sessions for teachers, and the “ESCWA Stories Day” in Qatar (exact date TBD).
• Exchanging expertise with the SDG Stories Team and facilitating cooperation and partnership.
• Contributing to the promotion of the SDGs, intergenerational dialogue, good citizenship and global leadership among teachers, staff and students participating in the SDG Stories Initiative.

Qualifications/special skills A recognized first level degree in education, sociology, arts, sciences, or related area is required. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of 10 years of professional work experience with local and international schools, preferably in Qatar, is required. Working on extra-curricular projects and activities related to education, science and culture is desirable. Relevant UN experience is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA. For this position, fluency in Arabic is required. Note: “Fluency” equals a rating of ”fluent” in all four areas (speak, read, write and understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of ”confident” in two of the four areas.

Additional Information Not available.

No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.