Associate Project Officer (Education)

Overview

Support health and education projects for UNESCO

You have:

• Advanced university degree (equivalent to Masters) in education, public policies, international studies, social sciences, or related field.
• Minimum two years of experience in international program management and coordination.
• Excellent planning and coordination skills, and proven ability to work with diverse teams, partners and stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritize and manage multiple and complex tasks within tight deadlines.
• Strong strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a team and maintain effective working relationship in a multicultural environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, discretion, integrity and tact.
• Good IT skills.
• Excellent knowledge of English.
• Good knowledge of French.

Contract

This is a P-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 89,144 USD and 121,080 USD.

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Post Number : ED 769 Grade : P-2 Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED) Duty Station: Paris Job Family: Education Type of contract : Temporary Appointment Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 29-APR-2022 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- Under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Section of Health and Education, the incumbent will be responsible for contributing to the work of the Section and the broader network of Regional HIV and Health Education Advisors and national professional officers. The work is carried out with supervision and guidance from the Chief of Section and in collaboration with the two Team Leaders. The incumbent will provide support for the planning, monitoring and reporting of ongoing extrabudgetary projects and regular programme activities implemented by the Section, as well as by the Regional Health Education Advisors and country teams as relevant and needed. Support includes: **1) Strategic planning and coordination:** - Supporting implementation of the Strategy on Education for Health and Well-being, at global, regional and country levels. - Providing support for workplanning of the Section, including by maintaining an updated workplan and liaising with teams to ensure the availability of funds for planned activities. - Preparing monthly budget monitoring updates for health education projects, including those implemented through the Special Account on Education for Health and Well-being, the UNAIDS Joint Programme, and through the “Our Rights, Our Lives, Our Future” programme. - Liaising with project officers to flag instances of low implementation and identify solutions. - Providing guidance and backstopping to colleagues in the Section and the Field, anticipating key issues and identifying creative and practical solutions, in collaboration with ED/EO and central services where appropriate. **2) Narrative and financial reporting:** - Working with section colleagues to prepare bi-annual reports on progress, and supporting regional advisors and country officers to ensure the timely submission of SISTER reporting every six months (July/January) and to consolidate contributions for the EX/4 report to the UNESCO Executive Board. - Supporting project officers for the preparation and submission of narrative reporting to donors (Sweden, Norway, France, Irish Aid, UNAIDS, etc.) - Liaising with AOs, BFM, and BSP for financial management and reporting. - Synthesizing information on health education activities for input into briefings, reports, and presentations. **3) Resource mobilization:** - Supporting the development of project proposals for bilateral, multilateral, private sector and civil society partners. - Providing programmatic and budgetary input for extrabudgetary proposals, including supporting the preparation of results-based budgets and budgets by category of expenditure. - Supporting teams to follow UNESCO’s approved extrabudgetary process including identifying appropriate funding modalities, requesting approval for workplans and budgets through SISTER and B4U tools, and liaising with AOs, BSP, BFM and LA as appropriate. - Facilitating smooth communications with donors and partners. **4) Contract management:** - Ensuring quarterly monitoring of staff cost expenditure. - Supporting the management of human resources at HQ and in the field, including budgeting, monitoring costs and liaising with the appropriate services for the renewal of global, regional and country-level staff contracts and new recruitments. - Supporting colleagues to identify appropriate contractual modalities, procurement processes and funding sources. **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](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/competency_framework_e.pdf). **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** --------------------------- ***Education*** - Advanced university degree (equivalent to Masters) in education, public policies, international studies, social sciences, or related field. ***Work experience*** - Minimum two years of experience in international program management and coordination. ***Skills/competencies*** - Excellent planning and coordination skills, and proven ability to work with diverse teams, partners and stakeholders; - Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritize and manage multiple and complex tasks within tight deadlines; - Strong strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills; - Excellent drafting skills; - Ability to work in a team and maintain effective working relationship in a multicultural environment; - Strong interpersonal skills, discretion, integrity and tact - Good IT skills ***Languages*** - Excellent knowledge of English **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- ***Work experience*** - Experience with UNESCO systems, including SAP and SISTER; - Experience managing large donor-funded programmes and grants. ***Skills/competencies*** - Knowledge of UNESCO’s extrabudgetary processes ***Languages*** - Good knowledge of French. **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. For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our [Guide to Staff Benefits.](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/unesco-staff-compensation-booklet_en.pdf) **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.](https://careers.unesco.org/careersection/2/joblist.ftl) 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. **Footer** ---------- *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](https://en.unesco.org/careers/geographicaldistribution)) 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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