Result of ServiceThe incumbent will be responsible for the following: - Identification of 30 schools in Jordan, with a special focus on rural and marginalized areas, to participate in the SDG Stories Phase V. - Establishing networks between private and public schools to undertake joint activities and development projects. - Conducting field visits to beneficiary schools conducted by a joint team from ESCWA and the national focal point in Jordan. - Successful organization of highlight events related to the SDG Stories Initiative in Jordan. - Working with municipalities to mainstream SDGs through training sessions and practical projects. - Establishing partnerships with the civil society and the private sector to support the implementation of the SDG Stories Project. Work LocationJordan Expected duration6 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesBackground 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 Jordan, through the Jordanian Ministry of Education. Duties and responsibilities - Acting as focal point between ESCWA, the Jordanian Ministry of Education and the designated beneficiary schools in Jordan, in support of the “SDG Stories” Initiative. - Identifying 30 target schools to take part in the SDG Stories Initiative for the academic year 2025-2026, through UNESCO and ALECSO’s Associated Schools Network in Jordan. - Advising Jordanian schools and national authorities and stakeholders on the adoption and implementation of activities related to the SDGs. - Facilitating the flow of information between ESCWA and the designated beneficiary schools in Jordan. - Participating with the SDG Stories Team in their field visits to beneficiary schools in Jordan. - Assisting the SDG Stories Team in the planning and organization of events relevant to the initiative, including capacity building sessions for teachers. - 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 skillsA recognized first level degree in education, sociology, psychology, social service, international relations, political science 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 governments and international organizations, on projects related to education, science and culture is required. Experience working with public and private schools in Jordan is also required. Relevant UN experience is desirable. LanguagesEnglish 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 InformationNot available. No FeeTHE 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.