Manage the multidisciplinary programme by providing intellectual, strategic and operational leadership and expertise in planning and implementing activities responding to the priorityneeds of the host country in hall UNESCO's fields of competence (education, sciences, culture and communication).

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Shadow education secretary Andy Burnham said it was a "damning verdict" which raised doubts about the education secretary's "competence and judgment".

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During a meeting with Ministers working in the fields of competence of UNESCO, the Minister of Secondary Education and Chairman of the National Commission welcomed the efforts made by the Director-General to advance the global priorities of the Organization - Africa and gender equality.

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All of which helps explain why Bagehot holds such hopes for the current education secretary, Michael Gove (even as my faith in the competence of many other ministers in the coalition government is tested).

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Licensing standards vary by state and occupation, but typically require a minimum level of education in a specified field and a passing score on a test of competence.

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