Associate Project Officer (Education)

Job Title: Associate Project Officer (Education)

Organization: UNESCO

Post Number : ED/PA 223

Grade : P-2

Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED)

Duty Station: Paris, France

Job Family: Education

Type of contract : Project Appointment

Duration of contract : 1 year

Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 09-AUG-2023 

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism 

Duration of contract: 1 year with possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST 

UNESCO’s Capacity Development for Education (CapED) Programme is a global initiative created in 2003 to provide least developed countries with the capacities they need to achieve national education priorities that reflect internationally agreed goals. CapED currently supports 20 countries through a capacity development approach in line with SDG4 in key areas of UNESCO’s Education Sector: sector-wide policies and planning, skills development and teachers. The CapED Programme is managed by a dedicated team at UNESCO Headquarters responsible for strategic planning, partners engagement, resource mobilisation, monitoring, and support to Field Offices implementing country programmes. 

Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Education and the chief of the Executive Office, the guidance of the Chief of Unit, and the direct supervision of the CapED Team Lead within the Unit for Strategic Planning, Monitoring, Field and Institute Coordination (ED/EO/SPM), the incumbent will support the CapED Coordination Team, particularly through the monitoring and reporting of activities. Specifically, the incumbent will: 

• Assist in the monitoring of programme performance: contribute to monitoring on progress and programme performance based on the CapED Results Matrix and country work plans, suggesting corrective actions as necessary. Assist in coordinating technical advisory services to colleagues in the field for the design, implementation, and reporting of a limited number of CapED country programmes in close cooperation with thematic coordinators.
• Assist in the Programme’s financial monitoring: contribute to budget monitoring functions for a limited number of CapED country programmes, ensuring that proposed changes in work plans are in line with the Programme’s overall priorities and strategic approaches.
• Assist in the Programme’s overall coordination and management: assist in the preparation of concept notes, strategic papers, work plan templates, monitoring tools, including theories of change, and guidance notes. Assist in the preparation of proposals, donor reports and evaluations. Promote cooperation and coordination with the UNESCO family, including Headquarters Divisions, Field Offices, Regional Bureaux and Specialized Institutes.
• Assist in increasing the Programme’s visibility: prepare briefs on the CapED Programme. Assist in the preparation of annual donor meetings, including reporting, as well as any other event at UNESCO Headquarters related to the CapED Programme.

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)

Communication (C)

Accountability (C)

Innovation (C)

Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)

Planning and organizing (C)

Results focus (C)

Teamwork (C)

Professionalism (C)

For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master or equivalent) in education, social sciences, development studies, international affairs, or related areas. 

Work Experience

• Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience in programme management & monitoring or related area, of which preferably 1 year acquired at international level.
• Experience in the design and monitoring of education programmes 

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge and ability to apply a results-based management approach.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and team cooperation.
• Good understanding of capacity development.
• Good communication skills. 

Languages

• Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English and very good working knowledge of French.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS 

Work Experience

• Experience and understanding of education issues, particularly policies, plans and data, skills development, and teachers.
• Experience in drafting results-based reporting to donors. 

Languages

• Working knowledge of other UN official languages (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish).

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc.

The approximate annual starting salary for this post is USD 69,827.

For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits.

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.

The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview. 

UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.

Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.

UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States (last update here) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.

UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

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