Coordinator FCSE

As the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) grant agent and coordinator of the education sector pool, UNICEF has established a management unit to coordinate pooled fund implementation mechanisms, mitigate fiduciary risks, and report to all pooled fund partners on performance in line with the Procedures Manual, partnership framework priorities, and program objectives.

The education sector common fund is a multi-partner initiative supporting Niger, aligned with the country's Finance Laws, implemented by the government, and governed by a procedures manual adapted to national systems. UNICEF’s role is to coordinate partner support, facilitate adherence to authorized procedures, monitor the effective use of resources, and report on field results for the benefit of Nigerien learners.

The Coordinator of the FCSE leads the management unit under the Representative’s leadership.

How can you make a difference? 

• Coordination of FCSE Technical Partners and Monitoring of FCSE Funding.
• Liaise with CAMOS, the Ministry of Finance, and other stakeholders benefiting from FCSE funds.
• Ensure sound technical and financial management and timely implementation of the FCSE, aligned with FCSE procedures and PTSEF planning.
• Support preparation and execution of audits related to both the national and TFP components of the FCSE.
• Track deadlines for technical and financial reporting and no-objection notices related to FCSE TFPs.
• Coordinate FCSE‐PTF activities, including organizing monthly meetings, preparing summaries, summary notes, correspondence, and coordinating responses.
• Participate in FCSE management follow-up meetings with national counterparts.
• Engage in technical dialogue on sector strategies in line with sector policy indicators and the monitoring and evaluation framework.
• Organize and support external audit and supervision missions; attend technical meetings and review mission reports as needed.
• Analyze audit reports and ensure follow-up on reimbursement of ineligible expenses.
• Ensure information feedback, update information systems, and meet accountability standards.
• Prepare briefing notes and summaries upon request from UNICEF’s Education Division.
• Represent UNICEF in engagements with national authorities, contractors, and other partners, including sectoral dialogues and technical and steering committees.
• Delegate of Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Funds
• GPE is a multilateral trust fund supporting the education sector by financing the implementation of sector policies in partner countries. Since 2002, Niger has been a GPE member. To support UNICEF in its role as GPE Partner Agent in Niger, the Coordinator will ensure proper execution of the funding, including preparation of fund calls, disbursements, and verification of documentation compliance; monitor implementation and recommend improvements if needed.
• Support reporting requirements and participate in follow-up meetings with GPE as requested by the Project Team Leader.
• Ensure adherence to commitments and provisions in financing agreements.
• Oversee the mobilization and monitoring of service providers, organizing their missions, liaising with national actors, and tracking their contracts and payment follow-up.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: in educational sciences, social sciences, economics, management, or another relevant technical field.
• Minimum of 10 years of solid professional experience in institutions, including public bodies, parastatals, bilateral or multilateral development agencies, or international NGOs in one or more sub-Saharan African countries.
• Solid experience in managing development projects/programs in the education and training sector is required.
• Significant experience supporting national or local actors and structures in complex contexts.
• Knowledge of budget financing, public finance systems, and public financial management reforms.
• Fluency in French and English both written and spoken is required (letters and reports will be drafted in French).
• Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.