Chief Education (Learning, Skills and Engagement) — UNICEF Moçambique (Maputo)

UNICEF in Mozambique is recruiting for the position of Chief Education (Learning, Skills and Engagement), level P-5, fixed-term appointment, based at the country office in Maputo. The position is part of the organization's program structure and operates under the guidance of the Deputy Representative, Programs.

The application deadline is set for October 15, 2026, in South Africa standard time. Applications must be submitted through the official UNICEF careers portal: jobs.unicef.org — Job #596028 (PageUp form, lJobID 596028).

The context stems from the 2027–2030 Country Program. Mozambique has one of the youngest populations in the world, with approximately 65% of the population under 24 years old. The Learning, Skills and Engagement (LSE) program proposes three reinforced outputs: inclusive digital learning solutions; accountability and readiness at school and system levels; and pathways for adolescents and youth, particularly vulnerable girls, to transition from learning to earning.

The national education system faces demographic, fiscal, and climate pressures, with weak learning outcomes, low completion rates, and persistent inequities. This is the context in which the position operates, in coordination with the government and development partners.

In practice, the candidate is responsible for the quality, coherence, and results of integrated strategies that improve foundational learning, expand skills pathways, and strengthen the resilience and accountability of the education system.

The role translates the Country Program vision into scalable strategies, provides technical advice to the government and partners, and uses data and evidence to support adaptive management, policy dialogue, and model scaling.

In practical terms, the position requires translating the Country Program vision into concrete and scalable strategies, providing technical and authoritative advice to the government and partners, and using data, monitoring, and evidence to support adaptive management, policy dialogue, and scaling.

The incumbent operates within UNICEF's core values — care, respect, integrity, trust, accountability, and sustainability — and must demonstrate eight core competencies: building and maintaining partnerships; self-awareness and ethical awareness; drive for results with impact; innovating and embracing change; managing ambiguity and complexity; strategic thinking and action; working collaboratively; and nurturing, leading and managing people.

The terms of appointment are those of an international staff post: mobility is a condition of employment in the United Nations system; recruitment is subject to medical clearance, and host country visa issuance is mandatory and supported by UNICEF.

UNICEF offers a competitive benefits package for staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.

The six core areas of responsibility: strategic leadership and management of the LSE section; integrated program design and quality assurance; program management, results monitoring, and impact demonstration; policy dialogue, systems strengthening, and institutionalization of scalable models; partnerships, advocacy, and resource mobilization; and innovation, knowledge management, and capacity development.

The position also represents UNICEF in high-level policy dialogue, sector coordination, and strategic partnerships, and leads a multidisciplinary team fostering an inclusive, ethical, and results-oriented culture.

Selection is conducted by UNICEF. The organization publicly states that it does not charge any processing fee at any stage of recruitment and does not request bank details from applicants. Selected candidates undergo credential verification, reference, and background checks, and the contract is subject to medical clearance and, if applicable, visa issuance.

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