Robert Jenkins, Chief, Education and Associate Director, Programme Division, UNICEF Headquarters, joined UNICEF in 1995. He brings over 20 years of experience in international development and humanitarian programming in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
Prior to his current appointment, Mr. Jenkins served as the UNICEF Representative, Jordan, from 2014-2019, and Deputy Director, Division of Policy and Strategy in UNICEF Headquarters from 2009-2014.
From 1995-2009, Robert Jenkins served with UNICEF in programme and management positions in Uganda (1995-1997), Bangladesh (1997-2000), Myanmar (2000-2003), India (2003-2006) and Mozambique (2006-2009).
Mr. Jenkins earned a Doctor of Education Degree from the University of Bath and a Master’s Degree from the London School of Economics in the United Kingdom.
Mr. Jenkins is married and has a daughter and a son. He is a Canadian citizen.
Session Information: Session 1A: Policy of the Ministry of Education & Practices for Equitable Education under COVID19 Mr. Robert Jenkins, UNICEF Ms. Soojin Choi, Ministry of Education, South Korea Dr. Suphat Champathong, Secretary-General of the Office of Educational Council, Thailand Moderator: Dr. Pumsaran Tongliemnak, Equitable Education Fund, Thailand Scope: As a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
